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I never realized my Kanye thread would blow up as it did - thanks to everyone for participating in it (to the person who called me out to "just shut up and help", I've been trying, I've donated and I only wish I could do more). We all have our opinions as to who to blame, what could have been done, what's going wrong now, but I know that in the end, what we care about is what is going to happen to those people, and how we can help.
Here's a list of what ways you can help:
FEMA Approved Charities
The American Red Cross
America's Second Harvest, 800-344-8070
Adventist Community Services, 800-381-7171
Catholic Charities, 703-549-1390
Christian Reformed World Relief Committee, 800-848-5818
Church World Service, 800-297-1516
Convoy of Hope, 417-823-8998
Episcopal Relief & Development, 1-800-334-7626 or
Lutheran Disaster Response, 800-638-3522
Mennonite Disaster Service, 717-859-2210
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, 800-872-3283
Salvation Army, 800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769)
Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Relief, 800-462-8657, ext. 6440
United Methodist Committee on Relief
...more from FEMA
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Best Buy - Donate at your local Blockbuster and they'll match it up to 1 million
Bendis Board Charity Auction - Comic Fans get together to auction original art, toys, comics, etc for charity
Hurricane Katrina Animal Rescue
Network for Good - several different charities you can choose from to donate to
The Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund - Papa Bush and Bill Clinton team up to raise money for victims of Hurricane Katrina
Manilow Fund for Health and Hope - They'll triple your contribution up to $50,000.
The Ellen Degeneres Show/Warner Bros - Trying to raise $1.5 million, and they will also match your contributions
Kevin Smith at View Askew is giving away a barbecue at his house - so far it's $5000. There's a lot more here, too, like a walk on part in the "Clerks 2" movie.
Online Poker Charity Tournaments
Where: Full Tilt Poker
When: Sunday Sept. 4th at 9:15pm ET
How Much: $20 + $10
Note: Full Tilt will match your $10 entry fee and that will be donated to the Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund.
Where: Party Poker
When: Wednesday Sept. 7th at 8:50pm ET
How much: $30
Note: Party Poker is donating 90% of the prize pool to charity.
Where: Poker Stars
When: Monday Sept. 12 at 9:30 ET
How Much: $5
Where: Poker Stars
When: Wednesday Sept. 14 at 9:30 ET
How Much: $20
Where: Poker Stars
When: Thursday Sept. 15 at 9:30 ET
How Much: $50
Where: Poker Stars
When: Friday Sept. 16 at 9:30 ET
How Much: $100
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If you know of any more, post the link and I'll add it to the list...
Beware of fake Katrina charity sites out there - I've heard rumors that there are a lot of them out there. Bastards should be shot for using a tragedy like this to make some money.
Posted by Yano at September 6, 2005 06:44 AMThanks for the incredible list Yano! I"m partial to Catholic Charities. I recall some wonderful work they did among the Appalachian poor when I lived in North Carolina.
Posted by: SusanG on September 6, 2005 11:32 AMIf any of you work for big, bad corporations, check and see if they'll match your donation. I was able to double mine that way.
Posted by: noelle on September 6, 2005 11:52 AMSouth Suburban PADS is sponsoring a shelter at the closed Tinley Park Mental Health Center. Their web site has all the info.
Posted by: Trish on September 6, 2005 11:56 AMAlso, remember that you can give blood. Well, if you can give it. You know what I mean. But, we're getting word here that it's in need, and if some horrible disease breaks out because of the contaminated water, you never know how much more could be needed. Plus, it's always a good idea.
Posted by: Texx on September 6, 2005 12:47 PMEllen Degeneres and Warner Bros has started a fund to raise $1.5 millon that will eventually go to the Red Cross, but if you're an Ellen fan, you can go through her.
Posted by: Texx on September 6, 2005 12:53 PMCatholic Charities once wrote a letter to my employer saying it didn't approve of my "Knocked Up Whorish Nun" costume one year (we send out a newsletter to clients).
Which means that the red cross gets my money this time. *wink*
Posted by: Yano on September 6, 2005 02:15 PManother awesome site is: 'http://www.manilowfund.com/
i know, i know...barry manilow.
they will TRIPLE your contribution and 100% goes to the Red Cross.
Posted by: myra on September 6, 2005 04:36 PMWell, Yano someone may have told you to shut up & donate, but they may be calling me a pervert. When I read your list of charities, I thought one read "Full Tit Poker." I thought, "What on earth is THAT?" Oh....I lost an "l".
Posted by: Trisha on September 6, 2005 06:55 PMLMAO...thanks Yano and Trish. We could use a little sanity inducing levity here :-D
Posted by: SusanG on September 6, 2005 07:11 PMYa know, Trish... I've always thought you were hiding that side of you, especially when you do so well in Bible Trivia! hahaha
Posted by: Texx on September 6, 2005 07:40 PMMaster P has one, too
teamrescueone.org or com, I can't remember, but you can find it on Dr Phil's site
Posted by: Texx on September 8, 2005 06:57 PM
