This is a quote from an acquaintance who is actually there in the trenches, so to speak:"...it is truly devastating here. There is water everywhere, no electricity in some places, people dead and floating in water. There are no words to explain. I left early enough and went a little north to Baton Rouge, my daughter's house. We experienced loss of power and lots of wind. Where I actually live (Laplace) there is just loss of power. However where I lived all of my life (until two years ago), New Orleans it is like a war zone. We will not be in livable conditions for several months...we all need prayers...thanks for being concerned. "Okay people, this is where we get the opportunity to demonstrate the compassion we've been feeling for the Katrina victims. Choose one (or all of the following agencies, farbeit for me to limit your generosity). There are also more agencies listed under the how you can help section below. Were I alone in this endeavor, I'd probably be overwhelmed by the magnitude of my undertaking, but thankfully, I can have confidence in the fact that together we can make a difference.
Peace,
Dee
AMERICAN RED CROSS
www.redcross.org
1-800-435-7669 or
1-800-HELP-NOW
AMERICA's SECOND HARVEST
www.secondharvest.org
for hunger relief
1-800-344-9338
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
www.catholiccharitiesusa.org
CHURCH WORLD SERVICES
www.churchworldservices.org
1-800-297-1516
SALVATION ARMY
www.salvationarmyusa.org
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