Four ways you can help Katrina survivors
Clark posted the following entry to his blog on September 6, 2005:
1) Contribute to Red Cross, Salvation Army, and Other Groups -- contributing to the Red Cross and Salvation Army is vital if you have not done so. The Red Cross is processing most of the Katrina Survivors, especially in the shelters. They are also taking the lead in trying to re-connect family members. The Salvation Army is serving food in the local shelters.
2) Help in States Hosting Katrina Survivors - if you live in a community hosting survivors, volunteer time and take other WesPAC Grassrooters with you. This is a labor intensive effort. A few hours helps a lot. Remember, this is like a marathon, not a sprint. We need to be helping over the next weeks, not just days.
3) Help Locally - volunteer in your local Red Cross or Salvation Army. Your local organizations should be helping to support the Gulf Coast and Survivor Shelter efforts. You can help them organize local support efforts to help the organizations directly involved. You can also volunteer to help local Police, Fire Department, and EMS organizations who are sending people to the Gulf Coast. Even if you are not certified to help in an official capacity, they may need extra hands to help their organizations.
4) Work through your church or union - many churches and unions are mobilizing people and resources to help affiliated churches or unions in the Gulf Coast area. Extra hands can make a difference.
Thank you for your efforts.
Wes
