Charity Wire: Aid & Relief http://www.charitywire.com/ Aid and relief news updates. en-us Sat, 24 Sep 2005 04:54:32 GMT Charity Wire: Aid & Relief http://www.charitywire.com/images/poweredby.gif http://www.charitywire.com/ 116 24 American Red Cross And Microsoft Announce New Family Linking Website KatrinaSafe.Org http://www.charitywire.com/charity15/05956.html Wed, 21 Sep 2005 05:00:00 GMT Consolidated superlist makes it easier for those separated by Hurricane Katrina to reconnect. Helping families, friends and colleagues reconnect after Hurricane Katrina remains a high priority at the American Red Cross. Hurricane Rita: American Red Cross Encourages Every Household To Develop A "Family Communication Plan" http://www.charitywire.com/charity15/05955.html Tue, 20 Sep 2005 05:00:00 GMT Dangerous Hurricane Rita Threatens Gulf Coast. Thousands of Floridians hunker down during Hurricane Rita and residents of the western Gulf Coast and southwest Louisiana begin preparations in anticipation of Hurricane Rita. American Red Cross Projects Hurricane Katrina Most Costly Relief Effort in its History http://www.charitywire.com/charity15/05954.html Mon, 19 Sep 2005 05:00:00 GMT The American Red Cross estimates that more than $2 billion will be required to meet its cost for the emergency needs of Hurricane Katrina survivors. This is a sum 20 times greater than the relief provided by the Red Cross for all hurricanes in 2004. American Red Cross Urges Caution as Louisiana Residents Begin to Return Home http://www.charitywire.com/charity15/05953.html Sun, 18 Sep 2005 05:00:00 GMT This opportunity for families to assess their property damage is not a permanent move. As the floodwaters recede, some Louisiana residents are being allowed to visit their homes to assess the damage and collect any salvageable items. American Red Cross Assures Hurricane Evacuees Who Remain in Hotels http://www.charitywire.com/charity15/05952.html Sat, 17 Sep 2005 05:00:00 GMT Temporary Housing Assistance Program will continue for another 30 days American Red Cross Asks for Patience in Financial Assistance Effort http://www.charitywire.com/charity15/05951.html Tue, 13 Sep 2005 05:00:00 GMT The American Red Cross today appealed to the nearly one million victims of Hurricane Katrina for patience as they endeavor to access near-term financial assistance. Muriel Siebert & Co., Inc. Extends Program To Sell Stock Donated To Red Cross For Hurricane Katrina Victims At No Charge http://www.charitywire.com/charity15/05949.html Mon, 12 Sep 2005 05:00:00 GMT Company Again Expands Siebert Charitable Stock Donation Program Originally Developed To Assist Victims of Florida Hurricanes As Investors Show Interest In Donating Stock To Help In Katrina Aftermath. American Red Cross Extending Assistance for Evacuees in Hotel Accommodations http://www.charitywire.com/charity15/05950.html Mon, 12 Sep 2005 05:00:00 GMT Tens of thousands of Hurricane Katrina evacuees are without resources for accommodations, so the American Red Cross, in cooperation with FEMA, is extending its temporary housing assistance program for an additional 14 days. Online Fundraising An Invaluable Tool For Disaster Relief http://www.charitywire.com/charity15/05948.html Sun, 11 Sep 2005 05:00:00 GMT Online fundraising is one of the most essential parts of fundraising for the American Red Cross and many other major charities across the country. Of the $503 million raised to date for Hurricane Katrina, $265.1 million has been raised online. American Red Cross Launches Toll-Free Call Center Expanding Ability to Meet Essential Needs of Hurricane Evacuees http://www.charitywire.com/charity15/05947.html Sat, 10 Sep 2005 05:00:00 GMT The American Red Cross is quickly responding to the unprecedented scale and conditions of Hurricane Katrina by creating a new toll-free call center to meet emergency disaster needs.