Volunteer info for Gulf oil spill - Greenpeace USA Blog

Volunteer info for Gulf oil spill - Greenpeace USA Blog: "UPDATE: It's extremely important at this point that we do everything we can to prevent the next oil spill from ever happening. Take action now to tell Congress: No drilling, no coal, clean energy now! And if you want to do even more, check out this post I put up over on our Grassroots Blog to find toolkits for holding rallies in your community, writing letters to the editor of your local paper, and more: Want to help prevent the next
catastrophic oil spill?"

$1.1-Billion Donated for Haiti Relief - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

$1.1-Billion Donated for Haiti Relief - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Nearly four months after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, donors have contributed more than $1.1-billion to support relief efforts.

Donors gave approximately $66-million of that total in response to a star-studded telethon that was broadcast on major television networks in January. Organizers awarded $35-million in grants on February 5."

News outlets play pivotal role when disaster strikes | tennessean.com | The Tennessean

News outlets play pivotal role when disaster strikes | tennessean.com | The Tennessean: "As Tennesseans begin the monumental recovery from record flood damage, it seems appropriate that we take a moment to recognize the pivotal lifeline role played by local radio and television broadcasters to keep residents safe and informed over the last several days."

Wyclef Jean aims to keep Haiti earthquake relief at forefront - USATODAY.com

Wyclef Jean aims to keep Haiti earthquake relief at forefront - USATODAY.com: "Award-winning musician Wyclef Jean fears that people are suffering a bit of Haiti fatigue and putting the needs of earthquake victims in the backs of their minds more than three months after the quake.

Jean is starting new relief initiatives, including housing aid and amputee rehabilitation, and says more needs to be done."

SKNVibes.com News: Red Cross donates over US$60 000 to Haiti earthquake relief

SKNVibes.com News: Red Cross donates over US$60 000 to Haiti earthquake relief: "BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – THE St. Kitts Red Cross (SKRC) has donated over US$60 000 to the Haitian relief effort, following the devastating January 12 earthquake that left 230 000 dead and some one million homeless.

According to the President of the SKRC, Dr. Reginald O’Loughlin, the organisation filed the requisite information with the International Red Cross Society (IRCS) earlier this month and the funds are expected to be transferred by the end of next week."