The Chronicle, 9/2/2005: Donations to Hurricane-Relief Efforts Exceed $487-Million

The Chronicle, 9/2/2005: Donations to Hurricane-Relief Efforts Exceed $487-Million: "Donations to Hurricane-Relief Efforts Exceed $487-Million

By Nicole Wallace

Americans have given at least $487-million to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
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The pace of giving is unprecedented in recent American history. In the 10 days after September 11, Americans donated $239-million to charitable causes, and in the 9 days after the tsunamis hit, major American relief groups raised $163-million."