How you can help
The U.S. News & World Report library recommends these websites in your search for charities helping victims of Hurricane Katrina:
Network for Good–Hurricane Relief Efforts and Preparedness:
www.networkforgood.org
Visitors can donate directly to almost 40 organizations through the Network for Good site.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)–Volunteer or Make a Donation:
www.fema.gov
FEMA's site includes links to over 20 charities seeking cash donations. Additionally, FEMA provides information about avoiding charity fraud.
HurricaneHousing.org: www.hurricanehousing.org
This site from MoveOn.org allows visitors to offer free shelter to those in need, as well as allowing those in need to search for housing.
National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (National VOAD)–National Members:
www.nvoad.org
This page provides information and links to all National VOADs.
Give.org: www.give.org
Give.org is the site for the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance. Its site includes a listing of Hurricane Katrina relief organizations and background information about each.