I am participating in Blog Relief Day (September 1) to help those affected by Hurricane Katrina. My charity of choice is the American Red Cross. If you're a blogger and would like to join go to Truth Laid Bear's Hurricane Relief page to join.
If you are like me and just want to help in some way, consider donating to the Red Cross.
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Posted by Jody at September 1, 2005 10:52 AM | TrackBackThanks for making me aware of this...stealing your Red Cross graphic, hope that's ok!
Posted by: Tammy at August 31, 2005 09:55 PMI live in London and cannot believe the awful biblical scenes I am seeing as a result of Katrina. I've donated to the American red cross, but it feels like there should be much more I can do to help these poor people who are suffering so badly. My heart goes out to all my American cousins who are going through this wretched time. May God bless you all.
Posted by: Lisa Wild at September 2, 2005 09:46 AMI am working with a company that that has dealings with The Spiritan Foundation, a non-for-profit organization that is helping hurricane refugees from LA and MS. They have set up a shelter in Houston Texas. They are in need of donations in order to help with the relief effort. Read more about them at : www.thespiritans.org
Posted by: Christine at September 2, 2005 10:17 PMId say avoid the Red Cross as its reported to be corrupt, and look for the smaller localised charities closer to the new orleans area. l'll find a few and post them back here. The smaller localised charities have more to gain by providing relief.
Posted by: jamal at September 3, 2005 09:21 PMI am requesting that you print my request for all churches in America to set aside the 10/1/05 collection for Hurricane Katrina relief. They should give the money to the organization of their choice; after making certain that the relief organization is legitimate. There are three purposes for my request: (1) A chance for Christians to show compassion for their fellow man since actions speak louder than words; (2) Putting stupid political statements aside; and (3) Watching the ACLU squirm if the churches follow through with this. I do not represent any particular church or oranization. I am a born again Christian, but that is a belief, not a requirement for love. Since I very much want this to happen, I will be forwarding this message to the editorial department of every newspaper I can find. Please understand that the name I have provided is false; but the email address is valid.
Posted by: Glenb at September 8, 2005 02:07 AM