Thank you for choosing to support United Way of the Bay Area's Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund!
Hurricane Katrina has been one of the most destructive storms ever to hit the United States . Many
thousands of people in the affected areas of Louisiana , Mississippi
and Alabama found their lives devastated as Katrina came onshore
on Sunday, August 28, 2005. As of August 30, an estimated
80 percent of the below-sea-level city of New Orleans was
underwater, up to 20 feet deep in places, and countless homes
were flooded out or raised entirely. In addition, more than
100 people have lost their lives in Mississippi . As the number
of reported dead continues to rise, federal and state officials
say Hurricane Katrina may have been the nation's worst natural
disaster.
You can help the victims of this disaster by making a donation to the United Way of the Bay Area Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. All funds donated will be allocated to the local American Red Cross and/or the Salvation Army to assist frontline and ongoing disaster relief and recovery needs.
How I Can Donate:
- Make a donation by phone by calling a United Way Customer Service representative
at 1-800-273-1779.
- Donations via check are being accepted at the following address:
United Way of the Bay Area
Attn: Cashier's Department
221 Main Street, Suite 300
San Francisco , CA 94105
Please make all checks payable to United Way of the Bay Area Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund.
To increase impact, United Way of the Bay Area is waiving its administrative fee so that 100 percent of your contribution will go directly to support relief efforts. However, credit card donations will have the bank's credit card fees deducted from your contribution.
Other Ways to Help
The American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is mobilizing disaster response to
the affected areas. Donations provide essential supplies for
immediate disaster relief. Give to the Hurricane Katrina Response
Fund by calling 800-HELP-NOW or give online at www.redcross.org.
Salvation Army USA
The Salvation Army USA is mobilizing disaster response to
areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. Donations provide essential
supplies for immediate disaster relief. Donations can be made
by phone at 800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769) or online at www.salvationarmyusa.org.
United Way Hurricane
Katrina Response Fund
United Way of America
P.O. Box 630568
Baltimore, MD 21263-0568
Please make all checks payable to UWA and reference Hurricane
Katrina Fund. Give
online.
Missing Person Inquiries
To make inquiries about family and friends
located in the affected areas, visit the American Red Cross
FamilyLinks website at www.familyLinks.icrc.org
Volunteering
The American Red Cross and other disaster
response agencies are accepting volunteers for training and
assignment at disaster sites and at local Bay Area sites participating
in disaster relief. Local Volunteer Centers are providing
information about volunteer opportunities. Call 1-800-CARE-123
(227-3123) to be connected to your local volunteer center.
Accepting In-Kind Donations
At this time most relief groups and organizations are not accepting donations of clothing, medical supplies or other goods. Funds are being accepted to purchase supplies local to the disaster areas thereby saving shipping costs and providing stimulation to the local economy.
If you wish to donate clothing or other non-monetary
goods to local agencies this will free funds to be sent for
Hurricane Katrina disaster relief.
Long-Term Recovery Resources
FEMA provides telephone
and online response and recovery assistance for disaster victims
(individuals and businesses). Information is offered in English
and Spanish and for individuals with speech or
hearing impairments. They will provide information on the
types of aid available and what information you will need
to apply. Call 800-621-3362 (FEMA), or 800-462-7585 (for the
hearing impaired). Additional information is available online
at www.fema.gov.
Call United Way's HELPLINK at 1-800-273-6222
for programs that are not listed or to answer questions you
may have about agencies that are listed. |
