Lilly Endowment gives $2 million to help with storm relief | IndyStar.com: "Lilly Endowment gives $2 million to help with storm relief
Direct Care Staff
By Theodore Kim
theodore.kim@indystar.com
The Lilly Endowment Inc., today granted $2 million to the American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis and the Salvation Army to help with relief efforts in the wake of the Southern Indiana tornado.
That tornado struck early Sunday morning near Evansville, killing 23 people and destroying some 200 houses in Indiana."
Friday, November 11, 2005
Spokane Journal of Business - A HARSH WIND: Charities here feel impact of hurricane giving, rising costs
Spokane Journal of Business - The Business Newspaper For The Inland Northwest: "A HARSH WIND: Charities here feel impact of hurricane giving, rising costs
‘Compassion fatigue’ feared as nonprofits prepare to serve many this winter
By Rocky Wilson
Mathew Meeusen, operations director at St. Vincent de Paul, says contributions to local charities have gone down because of donations for hurricane relief.
Mathew Meeusen, operations director at St. Vincent de Paul, says contributions to local charities have gone down because of donations for hurricane relief.
High fuel and utility costs, coupled with a shift in donations to other parts of the nation and world to meet needs caused by natural disasters, have charities here worried about whether they’ll have the resources to serve Spokane’s people in need this winter."
‘Compassion fatigue’ feared as nonprofits prepare to serve many this winter
By Rocky Wilson
Mathew Meeusen, operations director at St. Vincent de Paul, says contributions to local charities have gone down because of donations for hurricane relief.
Mathew Meeusen, operations director at St. Vincent de Paul, says contributions to local charities have gone down because of donations for hurricane relief.
High fuel and utility costs, coupled with a shift in donations to other parts of the nation and world to meet needs caused by natural disasters, have charities here worried about whether they’ll have the resources to serve Spokane’s people in need this winter."
Baptists’ 10.5 mil meals shatters record
Baptists’ 10.5 mil meals shatters record: "LPHARETTA, Ga. (BP)–Southern Baptist Disaster Relief announced Nov. 2 that volunteers have prepared a record 10.5 million meals since Hurricane Katrina made landfall in late August. The meal count shatters the previous record of 3.5 million meals set in 2004.
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In one of the most active hurricane seasons in U.S. history, more than 9,000 Southern Baptist volunteers from 41 state conventions have been deployed following hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma."
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In one of the most active hurricane seasons in U.S. history, more than 9,000 Southern Baptist volunteers from 41 state conventions have been deployed following hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma."
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Rushville Republican--The effects of national giving on local organizations
Rushville Republican--The effects of national giving on local organizations: "The effects of national giving on local organizations
How recent disasters change philanthropy
Starr Shuppert
Republican Staff Writer
Hundreds of billions of dollars have been sent across this nation and abroad, especially this year following hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
According to those heading local charities, dollars that are being given to disaster relief around the world could potentially leave local charities feeling short-changed.
How recent disasters change philanthropy
Starr Shuppert
Republican Staff Writer
Hundreds of billions of dollars have been sent across this nation and abroad, especially this year following hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
According to those heading local charities, dollars that are being given to disaster relief around the world could potentially leave local charities feeling short-changed.
U.S. Newswire : Releases : "The Asia Foundation Releases First Assessment of Recovery and Reconstruction in PostTsunami Aceh..."
U.S. Newswire : Releases : "The Asia Foundation Releases First Assessment of Recovery and Reconstruction in PostTsunami Aceh...": "he Asia Foundation Releases First Assessment of Recovery and Reconstruction in Post-Tsunami Aceh; In Response, Give2Asia Launches New Fund to Support Critical Revitalization Needs
11/9/2005 10:00:00 AM
To: National Desk
Contact: Jennifer Betti of The Asia Foundation, 415-743-3367 or jbetti@asiafound.org
ACEH, INDONESIA, Nov. 9 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Scores of children in Aceh have quit school due to a lack of affordable and efficient transportation, and local merchants need guidance and support in order to re-start their businesses, according to the first assessment of post-tsunami recovery and reconstruction efforts in Aceh, Indonesia. The Aceh Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Appraisal (ARRA), funded by and produced in cooperation with The Asia Foundation, is a 16-month landmark assessment designed to accelerate and guide the revitalization of Aceh following the December 2004 tsunami that killed and displaced tens of thousands. The assessment's phase one findings were based on personal, in-depth interviews with victims and international and Indonesian service providers which were conducted by The Asia Foundation, the Aceh Recovery Forum, and the Department of Law at the University of Syiah Kuala, University of Malikul Saleh, Regional Development Institute (YPK), and a women-focused NGO (MISPI).
11/9/2005 10:00:00 AM
To: National Desk
Contact: Jennifer Betti of The Asia Foundation, 415-743-3367 or jbetti@asiafound.org
ACEH, INDONESIA, Nov. 9 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Scores of children in Aceh have quit school due to a lack of affordable and efficient transportation, and local merchants need guidance and support in order to re-start their businesses, according to the first assessment of post-tsunami recovery and reconstruction efforts in Aceh, Indonesia. The Aceh Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Appraisal (ARRA), funded by and produced in cooperation with The Asia Foundation, is a 16-month landmark assessment designed to accelerate and guide the revitalization of Aceh following the December 2004 tsunami that killed and displaced tens of thousands. The assessment's phase one findings were based on personal, in-depth interviews with victims and international and Indonesian service providers which were conducted by The Asia Foundation, the Aceh Recovery Forum, and the Department of Law at the University of Syiah Kuala, University of Malikul Saleh, Regional Development Institute (YPK), and a women-focused NGO (MISPI).
Scotsman.com News - Scotland - Edinburgh - Tsunami charity drive wins campaign award
Scotsman.com News - Scotland - Edinburgh - Tsunami charity drive wins campaign award: "sunami charity drive wins campaign award
LAURA VARNEY
A CHARITY campaign launched by the Evening News which raised a staggering £500,000 in Edinburgh for victims of the Asian tsunami has scooped a prestigious award.
The Mercy Corps and Edinburgh Evening News Capital Appeal for Tsunami Survivors was named Campaign of the Year at the Scottish Institute of Fundraising Awards."
LAURA VARNEY
A CHARITY campaign launched by the Evening News which raised a staggering £500,000 in Edinburgh for victims of the Asian tsunami has scooped a prestigious award.
The Mercy Corps and Edinburgh Evening News Capital Appeal for Tsunami Survivors was named Campaign of the Year at the Scottish Institute of Fundraising Awards."
2theadvocate.com: News - Nonprofits also storm victims 11/08/05
2theadvocate.com: News - Nonprofits also storm victims 11/08/05: "There is a similar crisis brewing in the 'third sector,' nonprofit organizations that are neither government nor for-profit businesses.
They have clients to serve just as governments and businesses do, and the kinds of help they provide -- from housing to food to health services to counseling -- are just the kinds of things needed today, more greatly than before the impact of Katrina and Rita.
At the same time, nonprofits in greater New Orleans and in southwest Louisiana faced the same difficulties of flooded buildings, scattered staff and poor communications that have bedeviled many businesses in the region."
They have clients to serve just as governments and businesses do, and the kinds of help they provide -- from housing to food to health services to counseling -- are just the kinds of things needed today, more greatly than before the impact of Katrina and Rita.
At the same time, nonprofits in greater New Orleans and in southwest Louisiana faced the same difficulties of flooded buildings, scattered staff and poor communications that have bedeviled many businesses in the region."
edmontonsun.com - Alberta - Klein presents quake aid
edmontonsun.com - Alberta - Klein presents quake aid: "Premier Ralph Klein presented the Canadian Red Cross with $5 million last night during a fundraising dinner for victims of last month's earthquake in Pakistan and India.
Alberta's $5-million contribution from the Alberta Lottery Fund was already in Canadian Red Cross coffers to help victims of the deadly Oct. 8 earthquake."
Alberta's $5-million contribution from the Alberta Lottery Fund was already in Canadian Red Cross coffers to help victims of the deadly Oct. 8 earthquake."
BayouBuzz.com - Louisiana Politics and News-Louisiana Recovery Head Issacson Addresses Business Congressional Committee
BayouBuzz.com - Louisiana Politics and News: "On Tuesday, Walter Isaccson, the vice chairman of the Louisiana Recovery Authority which is the planning and coordinating body designed to help create a vision for the recovery of Louisiana addressed a U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Here are his comments to the committee which provides insight regarding the problems faced by Louisiana small businesses and perhaps opportunities:
Thank you for the invitation to speak on behalf of my native state, Louisiana. My name is Walter Isaacson, and I serve as the vice chairman of the Louisiana Recovery Authority, which was created by Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco to be the planning and coordinating body that will assist in implementing the Governor�s vision for the recovery of Louisiana. The authority will identify and prioritize the short- and long-term needs of the recovery."
Thank you for the invitation to speak on behalf of my native state, Louisiana. My name is Walter Isaacson, and I serve as the vice chairman of the Louisiana Recovery Authority, which was created by Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco to be the planning and coordinating body that will assist in implementing the Governor�s vision for the recovery of Louisiana. The authority will identify and prioritize the short- and long-term needs of the recovery."
Monday, November 07, 2005
The Mountain Press
The Mountain Press: "Attempt fails, but group hug still a success
By: JOEL DAVIS November 06, 2005
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PIGEON FORGE - An attempt to break the world's record for largest group hug on Saturday may have technically failed, but participants walked away feeling warm and fuzzy anyway.
Taking place in the parking lot of Boyds Bear Country, 149 Cates Lane, the attempt needed at least 5,118 participants to hug each other 10 seconds to succeed. Almost 2,000 had registered shortly before the attempt took place.
The failure to set a record did not bother Charles and Carol LeClair, who did some hugging of their own during the event."
By: JOEL DAVIS November 06, 2005
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PIGEON FORGE - An attempt to break the world's record for largest group hug on Saturday may have technically failed, but participants walked away feeling warm and fuzzy anyway.
Taking place in the parking lot of Boyds Bear Country, 149 Cates Lane, the attempt needed at least 5,118 participants to hug each other 10 seconds to succeed. Almost 2,000 had registered shortly before the attempt took place.
The failure to set a record did not bother Charles and Carol LeClair, who did some hugging of their own during the event."
The Harvard Crimson :: News :: Harvard Pledges Additional Aid
The Harvard Crimson :: News :: Harvard Pledges Additional Aid: "Harvard Pledges Additional Aid
New guidelines provide clearer basis for Harvard relief donations
Published On Monday, November 07, 2005 1:39 AM
By JAVIER C. HERNANDEZ
Crimson Staff Writer
Laying the framework for a uniform policy on donations to disaster aid funds, University President Lawrence H. Summers announced on Friday that Harvard will offer financial contributions to University groups organizing Kashmir earthquake relief efforts.
In a letter to the Harvard community released nearly one month after a 7.6-magnitude earthquake devastated parts of South Asia, Summers pledged University funding “on a case-by-case basis to groups of University members who, with compassion and imagination, have devised ways to contribute to the ongoing relief efforts in Pakistan.” "
New guidelines provide clearer basis for Harvard relief donations
Published On Monday, November 07, 2005 1:39 AM
By JAVIER C. HERNANDEZ
Crimson Staff Writer
Laying the framework for a uniform policy on donations to disaster aid funds, University President Lawrence H. Summers announced on Friday that Harvard will offer financial contributions to University groups organizing Kashmir earthquake relief efforts.
In a letter to the Harvard community released nearly one month after a 7.6-magnitude earthquake devastated parts of South Asia, Summers pledged University funding “on a case-by-case basis to groups of University members who, with compassion and imagination, have devised ways to contribute to the ongoing relief efforts in Pakistan.” "
Katrina giving sets record - The Honolulu Advertiser
Katrina giving sets record - The Honolulu Advertiser: "Katrina giving sets record
• Katrina evacuees settle in Isles
By Suzanne Roig
Advertiser East Honolulu Writer
More than $2 million has been donated to the local chapter of the American Red Cross since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast on Aug. 29.
It is, according to Coralie Chun Matayoshi, chief executive officer for the Hawai'i chapter of the American Red Cross, the quickest the state chapter has topped $2 million in donations following a disaster."
• Katrina evacuees settle in Isles
By Suzanne Roig
Advertiser East Honolulu Writer
More than $2 million has been donated to the local chapter of the American Red Cross since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast on Aug. 29.
It is, according to Coralie Chun Matayoshi, chief executive officer for the Hawai'i chapter of the American Red Cross, the quickest the state chapter has topped $2 million in donations following a disaster."
The Facts
The Facts: "Giving only way to continue meeting needs
By Michael Morris
The Facts
Published November 6, 2005
Charitable giving rose more than 11 percent across the country in 2004, according to a recent report from the Chronicle of Philanthropy, which might lead some people to believe the piggy banks at America’s charities are brimming with money.
But one need look no further than the sparsely filled shelves at Brazosport Cares, The Food Basket and other area food pantries for evidence there still are needs to be met.
The efforts in the Houston area to help evacuees from Hurricane Katrina and those affected by Hurricane Rita have left area pantries scrambling to help families who rely on them for regular meals."
By Michael Morris
The Facts
Published November 6, 2005
Charitable giving rose more than 11 percent across the country in 2004, according to a recent report from the Chronicle of Philanthropy, which might lead some people to believe the piggy banks at America’s charities are brimming with money.
But one need look no further than the sparsely filled shelves at Brazosport Cares, The Food Basket and other area food pantries for evidence there still are needs to be met.
The efforts in the Houston area to help evacuees from Hurricane Katrina and those affected by Hurricane Rita have left area pantries scrambling to help families who rely on them for regular meals."
Some Disasters Compel Us to Give
Some Disasters Compel Us to Give: "Some Disasters Compel Us to Give
Some Disasters Compel Us to Give
By Jacqueline L. Salmon
Washington Post Staff Writer
Sunday, November 6, 2005; Page F01
Disaster strikes -- a hurricane, a flood, a tsunami, a terrorist attack. People die. Buildings are destroyed. Communities are devastated. What do you do? If you're like millions of Americans, you reach for your wallet. And you give. And give. And give.
More than $2 billion in private donations for victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. More than $1.5 billion for those affected by the devastating tsunami that swept through Southeast Asia at the end of last year. And last week, donations to the victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita hit $2.2 billion."
Some Disasters Compel Us to Give
By Jacqueline L. Salmon
Washington Post Staff Writer
Sunday, November 6, 2005; Page F01
Disaster strikes -- a hurricane, a flood, a tsunami, a terrorist attack. People die. Buildings are destroyed. Communities are devastated. What do you do? If you're like millions of Americans, you reach for your wallet. And you give. And give. And give.
More than $2 billion in private donations for victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. More than $1.5 billion for those affected by the devastating tsunami that swept through Southeast Asia at the end of last year. And last week, donations to the victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita hit $2.2 billion."
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