Charity News from Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2003American Red Cross Providing Food, Shelter And Counseling To Victims And Responders Of California WildfiresAmerican Red Cross | As devastating wildfires rage throughout Southern California, the American Red Cross is on the scene providing relief for residents who are evacuating and for those whose homes have been destroyed by the inferno. Pepco Holdings, Inc. Matches Donations to the Disaster Relief Fund American Red Cross | In response to Hurricane Isabel, Pepco Holdings, parent company of Pepco and Conectiv, is challenging the public to make donations to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. Pepco or Conectiv will match any donations given by November 30, 2003. CRS Marks the Fifth Anniversary of Hurricane Mitch Catholic Relief Services | Five years ago this week, Hurricane Mitch struck Central America. The storm was one of the most powerful and destructive ever to strike the region, with an estimated 3.4 million people—more than 11 percent of the population—directly impacted.
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