Big relief effort meets Katrina

Christian Science Monitor ^ | August 30, 2005 | Kris Axtman

[antonia]

http://www.americares.org/

AmeriCares Team Responding to Katrina Responding to an urgent request for medications, an AmeriCares shipment of medicines will arrive in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, today, to help those suffering in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The medicines—all antibiotics—are valued at $300,000 and were requested by doctors working at an emergency clinic in that area. These antibiotics will provide treatments for more than 3,500 people. AmeriCares Dr. Jonathan Fine reports that medical supplies are running low for those injured in the disaster, as well as those who depend on medications for their chronic diabetes or heart conditions.
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[uncitizen]

Even Doctors without Borders won't help. Doctors from our own country!

[StuLongIsland]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: H. Glenn Rosenkrantz, UJC Media Relations 212.284.6572 glenn.rosenkrantz@ujc.org Yael Schneiderman, UJC Media Relations 212.284.6625 yael.schneiderman@ujc.org UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITIES ESTABLISHES HUMANITARIAN RELIEF FUND IN WAKE OF HURRICANE KATRINA New York -- August 30, 2005 -- United Jewish Communities (UJC) has established a humanitarian relief fund to aid members of the Jewish and general communities touched by Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, the Western Florida panhandle and other affected areas. The hurricane, characterized by authorities as one of the most powerful and punishing in U.S. history, slammed through Louisiana's southeastern shore and the coasts of Alabama and Mississippi on Monday, and at least 55 deaths were reported by late in the day. Although the extent of damages is unknown, massive physical and infrastructure damage is expected throughout the region. “The Jewish community has always been at the forefront of responding to human and natural disasters, and playing a major role in alleviating such devastation,” said Carol Smokler, chair of the UJC Emergency Committee. “Hurricane Katrina is taking a human, emotional and property toll of historic proportions. UJC and the Jewish federations of North America will, as always, respond rapidly to ease the challenges and suffering of our Jewish brethren and their neighbors." UJC is working with Jewish federations and network communities in the affected regions and will assess damages and help coordinate relief efforts. Eric Stillman, executive director of the Jewish Federation of New Orleans, joined thousands in the Jewish community there who evacuated to surrounding states and regions.  “I greatly appreciate knowing that Jews from across our country and in Israel have contacted me to offer help and words of compassion,” he said from Houston. “I am truly and sincerely touched on behalf of the Jewish community of greater New Orleans.” UJC is also urging Jewish federations throughout North America to open independent mailboxes to receive assistance for the Jewish and general populations of the affected areas. UJC will serve as the conduit for distributing all funds collected by local federations in support of the humanitarian needs of all residents of the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. Federations in the storm region have asked that donations not be sent to them directly as they are unprepared to handle these efforts. Donations to the UJC Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Fund should be made out and sent to UJC, Inc. Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief, P.O. Box 30, Old Chelsea Station, New York, NY 10113.  Donations may also be made online at www.ujc.org. United Jewish Communities (UJC) represents 155 Jewish federations and 400 independent communities across North America. Through the UJA Federation Campaign, UJC provides life-saving and life-enhancing humanitarian assistance to those in need, and translates Jewish values into social action on behalf of millions of Jews in hundreds of communities in North America, in towns and villages throughout Israel, in the former Soviet Union, and 60 countries around the world. Live Generously.TM It does a world of good.

[Just Kimberly]

Hey guys - believe it or not - I am having trouble getting our local media to pick up our donation efforts in Lebanon Junction to Hurricane Victims and broadcast the story!( see the post just above the Kentucky Ping)

Imagine that - the msm NOT cooperating!

Plus, I have heard our Fire Chief recieved a call from a man in Delaware (betting he is a FReeper), who is attemtping to deliver a loaded Semi with clothes, water, food, etc. - and was TURNED DOWN by the Red Cross!

I have heard some horror stories at the Canteen before about the R.C. - but this is nuts!

They apparently told this gentleman to keep his 'Stuff' and send CASH! I almost had a heart attack!

So...any suggestions, guys - as to how I can get this picked up by the media? The entire county Fire departments are mobilized, but you know how the public is - they have to see it to believe it - and we only have ONE WEEK!!

Any help would be appreciated, as I have emailed and called all of the local t.v. stations, two radio stations (which own one t.v. station), and one newspaper. Thank you for anything you may have to offer. JK

[StuLongIsland]

Perhaps the R.C is overloaded this week, maybe they need it in a few weeks from now. Seems everyone is giving all at once. Great for today, what about when this is just a regular fact like the starving in Somalia or something.

[Lando Lincoln]

Um....yes. I understand many countries are now stepping up. My track record says I do, though next time I'll try extra hard to live up to your impeccable standard. But you may want to know that a certain measure of my comment was intended to be cynical.

Lando

[Lando Lincoln]

You know what, I have been an active poster on this forum for years. Under LL, I am just under 1,000 threads started. I have never, ever been referred to as a "bastard". I recognize that my quip could be misinterpreted, but I assure you that it was meant with some cynicism towards the international community. I am pleased and gratified that some members of that community have stepped up. BTW.....go ahead and be all the "libertarian" you want to be, but it won't change your substance.

Lando

[AlaninSA]

Brothers-

I'm a soon-to-be 4th Degree Knight (September 18). Congratulations, Hoya, and welcome to the best Catholic lay organization there is.

My brothers, I'm certain that upcoming issues of Columbia will have many great "Knights in Action" stories and photos. The Order is stepping things up in a big way. I've never been more proud to be a San Antonio resident, a Catholic and -- especially -- a Knight.

Alan

[sitetest]

Dear AlaninSA,

Congratulations on your upcoming Fourth Degree!

Then, I'll address posts to "Dear S/K AlaninSA." ;-)

"The Order is stepping things up in a big way."

Yes, Supreme Knight Anderson's leadership is exemplary.

I've already sent a modest donation to the fund - going to try to work it into my budget for the next couple of months. I'm going to see if our Council doesn't want to dedicate some sort of fundraiser to Katrina Relief.

We had a Communion Breakfast the Sunday after September 11, and just put out a basket for donations that we sent to Supreme to distribute. We're a small Council, about 80 folks, and of course, not everyone came to the Breakfast. Nonetheless, we raised $500 on the spot.

I'd like to do something similar this month at our Council.

If every Council (and there's 13,000 of them) could kick in a few bucks, we'd raise millions more.

But beyond the money, let's remember to pray for these folks, too.

Vivat Jesus!


S/K sitetest, PGK

[GEC]

Giving credit where credit is due; Moveon.org finally found a good use for their server.


http://www.hurricanehousing.org/


People across the country are volunteering to put people up both temporarily and for the rest of their lives.

[antonia]

Giving credit where credit is due; Moveon.org finally found a good use for their server.


http://www.hurricanehousing.org/


People across the country are volunteering to put people up both temporarily and for the rest of their lives.

Exactly!  http://www.hurricanehousing.com is legitimate

[Ulysse]

French compassion is not true! Don't believe them!
Their smile,their hello are not true
Friendly Ulysse

[Alkhin]

I have posted this up on Free Republic.

Fellow Texan offering resources for relief effort

[newbeliever]

I copied and pasted Southern Baptist Disaster Relief into Google. The first page to come up has the donate now icon ontthe right hand side. http://www.namb.net/ It is actually from the North American Mission Board.

All the best.

[Salvation]

Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy

[Mark]

I don't know if this link has been posted yet, but Clorox Bleach is offering one dollar donations for a click at their site- max $100,000.00


http://www.cloroxnewwhite.com/Main.asp?S=MJQFD9ML5C2GWJVJ616X

[WestTexasWend]

Thanks for the link...great idea! God bless Texas and all those, everywhere, who are being a blessing to others...

[kingu]

Make your dollars work harder - ask your employer to match funds, donate through companies who are matching funds. We've done matching funds for employees at our company, donated through our bank who are matching funds, who are donating through their association who is matching funds.

Every dollar my employees are donating gets doubled to $2, $4 at the bank, and $8 at the assocation.

[kinsman redeemer]

I decided not to give through the Red Cross long before this nut came on. I gave to:
Samaritan's Purse.