eBay Auctions for Charity
Go to eBay and click on Giving Works.
http://pages.ebay.com/givingworks/index.html From there you can either buy an item that the seller has committed to donate a portion of the sale to charity. You can also sell an item and have part or all of the proceeds go to charity. There are lots of charities there, not all dedicated to helping hurricane victims, but worthwhile all the same. I checked the American Red Cross link and there are over 400 pages of items for auction. Great way to get and give at the same time.
If you were thinking of selling something on eBay, Why not donate part of the sale to the Red Cross? Something to consider.
Strength the Good Also has Matching Funds Links
http://www.strengthenthegood.com/archives/2005/09/matching_the_go_1.html Many bloggers are setting up matching funds on their site. The above link has a list sites that provide do donation matching.
Every little bit helps.
Hygine Kits for Hurricane Katrina Victims
http://www.providentliving.org/content/display/0,11666,3471-1-1607-1,00.html
Providing these small kits can be a great way to help people. They are simple, inexpensive and needed.
The kits include:
2 Unbreakable combs (no sharp handles)
4 Toothbrushes (packaged)
1 tube of toothpaste (6–8 oz., no pumps)
2 bars of soap (approximately 4 to 5 oz.)
2 hand towels (see hand towel guidelines below)
Click
http://www.providentliving.org/content/display/0,11666,3471-1-1607-1,00.html for more on what and where.
Matching Red Cross donations
http://www.letterhead.com/ubb-cgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=036460;p=0 When you donate to the Red Cross,
https://give.redcross.org/donation-form.asp, you will receive an email receipt for your donation. Send it to Mark@PricingMadeEasy.com and they will make a matching donation until they run out of matching funds.
More offers for free housing for Hurricane Victims
hurricanehousing.org Hurricane Katrina has left hundreds of thousands of people homeless.
But thousands of people throughout the region are stepping up to offer
free shelter to those in need. 198,323 beds volunteered so far!
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Katrina Housing
http://www.katrinahousing.org/ This is a housing services hub for Katrina victims. You can offer up housing space for victims, or hurricane survivors can search for available rooms/houses/apts/etc. This site is working in cooperation with other support organizations.
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Charity Folks: Bid and proceeds go to Red Cross
http://www.charityfolks.com/index.asp Bid on auctions and have the proceeds go to the Red Cross. Donate and get something cool for it.
Donate wisely for victims of Hurricane Katrina
Camp Williams has been inundated with donated clothing that cannot be used. Needs will change and will continue for the next several months. The American Red Cross, Greater Salt Lake Chapter, is requesting financial donations so they can purchase new clothing appropriate for the men, women and children at Camp Williams. Donating clothes and other stuffs to the Deseret Industries will ensure that it gets where it needs to be, whether here or there.
American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund at
www.redcross.org or call 1-800-HELP-NOW.
Bush/Clinton Katrina Fund:
www.bushclintonkatrinafund.org Check with your local United Way for how you can contribute to their Katrina efforts.
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Avoiding Hurricane Aid Victim Scams
Unfortunately, some will try to take advantage of generosity. Some rules to remember are highlighted in an article:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20050906/ts_nm/scams_dc_5
Private donors should avoid giving personal data such as social security numbers, dates of birth and bank account information to any organization that says it is seeking disaster aid, and should make sure they are giving money to a legitimate organization, officials said.
Some scam artists seek funds by adopting names that are similar to those of well-known organizations, such as "Red Shield" instead of Red Cross. Others attempt to win the confidence of the donor by thanking them for past donations.
"Be skeptical if someone thanks you for a pledge you don't remember making," said Oriey Glenn of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, which is on the lookout for such scams.
Officials said the public should give directly to well-known organizations such as the Red Cross, rather than to an intermediary that might claim a "processing fee" to forward the donation. They also warned against organizations seeking a fee to help locate a family member caught up in the disaster.
Avoid giving to Web sites whose addresses end in ".com" since most nonprofit organizations use ."org," and beware of emails soliciting donations, since legitimate charitable groups typically avoid that approach.
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Pray for vicitms of Hurricane Katrina
What we can do to help. Aside from the donations of money, I think the most effective way to help is to pray. There are so many hearts that are heavy, so many people that are tired and worn, I think prayer can help heal those burdens.
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More ways to help the Katrina victims
From http://www.providentliving.org/content/display/0,11666,6147-1-3186-1,00.html#7
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
How has the Church responded?
Church Welfare Services personnel are in the area and are assessing the disaster and the most needed supplies. The Church has food and emergency supplies positioned in five local bishops' storehouses. In addition, truckloads of food, water, clothing, hygiene items, tents, tarps, and other items have been shipped to affected areas.
How can I help?
All are encouraged to pray for those who suffer as well as for those providing relief. Funds may be provided to the Church to support relief efforts by:
An additional way to help would be to prepare needed items such as Hygiene Kits. http://www.providentliving.org/content/display/0,11666,3471-1-1607-1,00.html
What if I would like to do more?
If you would like to help more than what has been suggested, please consider the following: - Funds are the immediate need. The Church often uses funds to purchase supplies near affected areas.
- The Church cannot accept unsolicited contributions of materials, supplies, food, or other goods.
- The Church does not ship unsolicited donations on behalf of individuals or groups.
- The Church ships food and emergency supplies only after carefully assessing needs. Shipments often are coordinated with government and charitable agencies.
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More ways to assist in Hurricane Katrine refugees in Utah
From
http://www.unitedwayuc.org/katrina_other.htm Hurricane Katrina Utah Evacuees
Other ways to help here in Utah Salt Lake Volunteer Opportunities
American Red Cross, Utah Chapter
Help with phone bank, potential evacuee sheltering and care.
Volunteer Hotline: 743-7280
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Help with caring for displaced animals. Local and national supplies and opportunities to help are available.
Contact (435) 644-3965 ext. 4165 or visit www.bestfriends.org
Local Volunteer Opportunities
Many opportunities exist statewide to help with local issues. To locate your nearest Volunteer
Center, contact 2-1-1 or go to www.volunteers.utah.gov.
Local Donation Opportunities
The following organizations need support year-round. Donations to these organizations will help Utahns year round as well as provide support for evacuees here in Utah.
Utah Food Bank (801-908-8660)
Donate non-perishable food products, baby food, diapers, and hygiene products to be used for evacuees, shipment or local needs.
Drop off at 1025 South 700 West, Salt Lake City, any Harmon's Grocery Store, or any local food pantry (for local needs) – call 2-1-1 for local donations.
Salvation Army (801-988-4204)
Donate clothing and household supplies to thrift shop for evacuees, shipment, or local needs.
Drop off at 3944 West 3500 South, Salt Lake City
Crossroads Urban Center Thrift Store (801-359-8837)
Donate clothing and household supplies to thrift shop for evacuees or local needs.
Drop off at 1385 West Indiana Avenue (850 South), Salt Lake City
Deseret Industries
Donate clothing and household supplies to thrift shop for evacuees, shipment, or local needs.
Drop off at any store – call 2-1-1 for nearest locations.
LDS Humanitarian Center
Collect & assemble hygiene kits to be used locally or nationally. See www.providentliving.org for instructions; drop off completed kits at 1665 Bennett Road (2030 West), Salt Lake City
Division of Housing
Coordinating offers for housing units and vacant apartments. (VERY limited need.) Contact Richard Walker at 801-652-2459
Department of Heath
Coordinating local use of trained volunteer medical personnel. Contact main department of health 1-866-873-2437
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Hurricane Katrina Relief
From an article in the Deseret New:
http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,600161117,00.html Those still interested in offering their assistance can contact the Katrina Relief Line at 1-866-873-2437. The UDOH is also encouraging people to e-mail their offers at
katrinavolunteers@utah.gov.
State officials are also working with the United Way of Salt Lake to garner donations that will be used locally to assist the evacuees.
The national funds can't designate money to stay here locally," she said.
Residents can make donations by calling United Way of Salt Lake at (801) 736-8929, or by going to the group's Web site at
www.uw.org.
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