10 ways you can help disaster victims

WorldNetDaily ^ | 09-02-2005 | WorldNetDaily.com

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FEED THE CHILDREN

Call 1-888-58CHILD to donate.

[sergey1973]

PING. More Katrina relief assistance info.

[sergey1973]

PING. More Katrina Disaster relief Info.

[wideawake]

I understand Greta van Susteren and the Church of Scientology are offering free e-meter readings and engram audits for all evacuees, plus half-price on copies of Dianetics as well.

[PeteB570]

Sent $100 to ABSC to help with their three food kitchens.

OK everybody, right now there are three kinds of people. Those in need, those helping the ones in need and we who are too far away but are willing to support the first two.

Anybody else is not worth talking about right now.

OK, step right up and give to your favorite charity.

[threeleftsmakearight]

I heard they were also looking for kid-friendly DVD's.
Does anyone know about this, and if so, where to send them?

[sergey1973]

Thanks Pete ! I've donated $50 to the American Red Cross. I'm planning on donating more. Also I plan on donating blood too in the next few weeks or few months--there will be a need of this too.

[PeteB570]

The wife and I each donated a pint of 100% pure American high test down at the Blood Donor Center yesterday.

[NYer]

The Knights of Columbus Supreme Council has announced the largest disaster relief effort in its history. The Order has pledged a minimum of $2.5 million in financial assistance and will match any funds beyond that donated to the Knights of Columbus Katrina Relief Fund during the 60 days following Sept. 2.

One hundred percent of contributions will go directly to hurricane relief, and all donations to Knights of Columbus Charities are tax-deductible (tax creditable in Canada).

HOW TO DONATE TO K OF C

Catholic Ping - Please freepmail me if you want on/off this list

[FreeRep]

SALVATION ARMY. I going to my local Wal-Mart to donate. God Bless all Charities.

[sitetest]

Dear NYer,

Thanks for the ping!

I'm quite proud at this moment to be a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus!

As you've posted, our Order is donating two and a half million dollars minimum, and will match dollar for dollar every dollar donated to their charity fund for Katrina victims for the next 60 days. That's above and beyond the $2.5 million.

So, double your donations - give through the Knights!!

;-)

COOL!!


sitetest

[anonymoussierra]

THANK YOU SERGIEJ THANK YOU!!!!!!"GOD BLESS YOU"GOOD G-D DO KNOW GOOD PERSONS THANK YOU ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sergey1973]

Great job Pete ! I haven't donated in 3 years--blood donation is on my to do list !

[Coleus]

The K of C was very generous in the Tsunami disaster and will do the same for this disaster. They do such great work, thanks for posting.

[sergey1973]

Thanks NYer for your post about K of C ! Very respectable organization !

[Salvation]

September 2, 2005
Hurricane Katrina: Catholic Charities Respond

As the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina continues to take its toll along the Gulf Coast, Catholic Charities agencies from around the affected region are actively responding to those in need. Catholic Charities agencies are working to meet the immediate needs of refugees, as well as planning for the process of providing assistance for long-term recovery efforts. Catholic Charities agencies in the impacted area also continue to assess the extent of the damage and work with other relief organizations to respond.

How To Donate:

Contribute Now Online

Mail Checks To:
Catholic Charities USA
2005 Hurricane Relief Fund
PO Box 25168
Alexandria, VA 22313-9788Call:
(800) 919-9338

Federal ID number: 53-0196620

In addition to providing emergency services to refugees, Catholic Charities agencies will provide assistance that will help hurricane victims and communities recover in the long-term. While Katrina's damage is still being evaluated, based on past disasters, the long-term services that Catholic Charities may provide include temporary and permanent housing, mental health counseling, direct assistance beyond food and water to get people back into their homes, job placement counseling, and medical and prescription drug assistance.

Snapshot of Local Catholic Charities at Work:

• Catholic Community Services of Baton Rouge has implemented its disaster response plan. They have trained volunteers in place in parishes that will be providing emergency assistance to those in need, and have begun refugee assistance efforts.
• Because of the conditions in New Orleans, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New Orleans had to evacuate. Staff is operating out of the offices of Catholic Community Services of Baton Rouge to coordinate response efforts.
• Teams from the Catholic Charities agencies in Florida and the Florida Catholic Conference are already providing advice and guidance to agencies in the impacted areas. These teams will be going to Mississippi and Louisiana next week to start proving technical assistance on the frontlines.
• Catholic Charities in Memphis is just one of the local Catholic Charities agencies working with other groups in the community to assist the thousands of people who have come to Memphis for refuge. The agency is currently working on making housing arrangements in one of its facilities for families to stay as long as needed. They anticipate providing housing, clothing, food, counseling for 100 to 150 people.
• Recovery work is underway in Dade County, FA, where Katrina caused extensive flooding when it struck there last week. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami has already distributed a large load of baby items, food, and other supplies to victims. Other aid that they will be providing includes assistance with food, shelter, rent, medicine, utilities, and mental health counseling.

Agencies Impacted

Catholic Charities of Miami

Catholic Charities of New Orleans

Catholic Community Services of Baton Rouge

Catholic Social Services of Houma-Thibodaux

Catholic Social and Community Services of Biloxi, MS

Catholic Charities of Jackson, MS

Catholic Social Services of Mobile, AL

Catholic Charities USA: Providing Help. Creating Hope

To help communities recover from the damage brought on by Hurricane Katrina, Catholic Charities USA is collecting financial donations that will fund local agencies' emergency and long-term disaster recovery efforts. Catholic Charities is working hard to raise the money that will be needed over the next three to five years to rebuild these communities and help people get back on their feet, emotionally and financially.

How you can help:

Unfortunately, Catholic Charities USA is unable to accept contributions of food, clothing, blankets and other relief supplies. Monetary donations will be used to provide for the emergency relief and long-term recovery of Katrina's victims.

About the Disaster Response Office

Catholic Charities USA, which has been commissioned by the U.S. Catholic Bishops to represent the Catholic community in times of domestic disaster, responds with emergency and long-term assistance as needed. Its Disaster Response Office connects the Church's social service agencies and disaster planning offices across the nation.

For Catholic Charities Agencies:

• Emergency Funding Request Form
• Disaster Response Office

[sergey1973]

Thanks Sara--Dear Friend !

[pbear8]

I understand Greta van Susteren and the Church of Scientology are offering free e-meter readings and engram audits for all evacuees, plus half-price on copies of Dianetics as well.

Don't laugh, I saw some Scientologists in bright yellow T-shirts with crosses on them working in the Astrodome. Them were doing sort of Dianetics thing and 'just listening'. I can't remember if it was Fox or CNN.

[anonymoussierra]

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"NYer"!!!!!!