This blog, along with the others for which I write (The Farm, Blogware, IndieGameDev) is joining with Instapundit, The Truth Laid Bear and several others in the Hurricane Katrina Blog for Relief Day drive. If you’re reading this blog, the chances are that you’re probably able to spare even the equivalent of your lunch money.
How badly off are people there? According to this blog entry by author Cherie Priest (I got the link from the Neilsen Hayden’s Making Light blog), quite badly off.
There are a number of charities from which to choose (here’s a list from FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency). Choose the one you think appropriate. I’m sending my money to the Canadian Red Cross, who are sending aid and accept tax-deductible donations from Canadians). If you’re in the United States, the American Red Cross will take your donations.
2 replies on “Hurricane Katrina Blog for Relief Day”
I was wondering if you would post this announcement in your blog:
Hello All,
I made a 4 minute film on local reactions to Hurricane Katrina, and people’s experiences in North Carolina with previous hurricanes such as Floyd. I am trying to get this to air on Current TV. If you like my film, please give it a GREENLIGHT. With enough greenlights, my piece will air and I will donate all the money I make to the Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund.
Copy and Paste this link into your browser to watch the video:
http://www.current.tv/studio/media/416906
Copy and Paste this link into your browser to donate to the red cross:
http://www.redcross.org/donate/donate.html
Thanks,
Allison
Check out my blog:
http://melodyproductions.blogspot.com/
These poor people. I hope everyone makes it out of New Orleans alive. How about asking The Hoff to lend a hand?