Eight-Year Old Raises Nearly $600 for Red Cross Disaster Relief

Eight-Year Old Raises Nearly $600 for Red Cross Disaster Relief: Caroline Oswitt of Northbridge dropped by the Red Cross of Central Massachusetts offices in Worcester Monday, June 24 and brightened the day for the Red Cross staff with her compassion and concern for people in Oklahoma following the recent spring storms. At just eight years old Oswitt, organized a fundraiser for Red Cross disaster relief.

Oklahoma tornadoes: Faith groups cooperate with one another to help tornado victims | News OK

Oklahoma tornadoes: Faith groups cooperate with one another to help tornado victims | News OK: Faith groups have spread out in force to help Oklahomans attempting to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of deadly tornadoes around the state.

Ensuring storm relief contributions are used effectively � Business � The Norman Transcript

Ensuring storm relief contributions are used effectively � Business � The Norman Transcript: As we’ve seen in response to other recent events, Americans are generous and quick to give in times of crisis and tragedy,” said Andrew Watt, FInstF, president and CEO of the Association of Fundraising Professionals . “Most organizations involved in these efforts are truly working to make a difference, but taking just a few precautions can help ensure your money goes to legitimate organizations helping those families and communities affected by the tornadoes.”

Watt noted that new fundraising technology is forcing donors to take a little more time in making their giving decisions.

WASHINGTON, May 31, 2013: Victoria Principal Joins Americans Across The Country To Support American Humane Association And Their Red Star Rescue Team As They Save Animals In The Wake Of Oklahoma Tornado | PRNewswire | Rock Hill Herald Online

WASHINGTON, May 31, 2013: Victoria Principal Joins Americans Across The Country To Support American Humane Association And Their Red Star Rescue Team As They Save Animals In The Wake Of Oklahoma Tornado | PRNewswire | Rock Hill Herald Online: ctress, entrepreneur and author Victoria Principal is joining Americans across the nation in support of American Humane Association's lifesaving work to rescue and shelter animals caught in the path of the devastating Oklahoma tornado last week.

Blake Shelton Tornado Relief Concert Raises 6 Million | Music News | Rolling Stone

Blake Shelton Tornado Relief Concert Raises 6 Million | Music News | Rolling Stone: "Blake Shelton's "Healing in the Heartland" benefit concert raised more than $6 million for victims of a deadly tornado last week in Oklahoma, The Associated Press reports. Proceeds from ticket sales and pledges will go to the United Way of Central Oklahoma. "

Charities See Influx of Donations for Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Charities See Influx of Donations for Oklahoma Tornado Victims: OKLAHOMA CITY -- Charities providing relief to residents of tornado-ravaged neighborhoods in Moore and Oklahoma City are seeing an infusion of donations from around the country as Americans open up their pocketbooks to help people in the Sooner State.

Several of those charities also will likely see a boost in giving Wednesday when several country music stars with Oklahoma ties take to the stage at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in downtown Oklahoma City for a telethon, "Healing in the Heartland: Relief Benefit Concert."

All Cumulus Stations To Raise Money For Victims Of Oklahoma Tornado Throughout The Day ...

All Cumulus Stations To Raise Money For Victims Of Oklahoma Tornado Throughout The Day ...: CUMULUS MEDIA will raise money throughout the day TODAY (5/29) on all of its 525 radio stations for the victims of last week’s devastating OKLAHOMA tornado. The fundraising efforts will feature local on-air personalities asking listeners to make donations for the survivors and families of the victims.

Mercer: We’re all one disaster away from Moore - Richmond Times Dispatch: Marsha-mercer

Mercer: We’re all one disaster away from Moore - Richmond Times Dispatch: Marsha-mercer: After the horrific tornado in Oklahoma and as another Atlantic hurricane season starts, it’s a good time to think about federal disaster aid. You may have heard politicians in Washington insist that there’s no debate about funding disaster relief. Don’t believe it.

Free coffee at Starbucks? Donate to Oklahoma tornado victims to get a free cup

Free coffee at Starbucks? Donate to Oklahoma tornado victims to get a free cup: Free Starbucks coffee will be offered up to everyone who arrives at participating restaurants of the establishment and offers to help the victims of the Oklahoma tornadoes. The announcement on The Voice on Tuesday had people checking out Blake Shelton’s coffee cup and getting excited to help the folks in need.

One week later: The daunting recovery in Oklahoma - CNN.com

One week later: The daunting recovery in Oklahoma - CNN.com: "Moore, Oklahoma (CNN) -- One week after a tornado devastated the lives and landscape of Moore, much of the city seems frozen in time. But despite the staggering wreckage that still litters the ground, the road to recovery is well under way."

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Oklahoma Legislature Lauds Jewish Tornado Assistance - Chabad-Lubavitch News

Oklahoma Legislature Lauds Jewish Tornado Assistance - Chabad-Lubavitch News: "Showing its gratitude for the immediate and ongoing support and assistance offered by Jewish groups and individuals from around the country, the Oklahoma House of Representatives gave a standing ovation Thursday to Rabbi Ovadia Goldman, co-director of The Chabad Community Center of Southern Oklahoma, and New York State Assemblyman Phillip Goldfeder."

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Six CNY churches join forces to bring relief to Oklahoma tornado victims : News : CNYcentral.com

Six CNY churches join forces to bring relief to Oklahoma tornado victims : News : CNYcentral.com:

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Carrie Underwood Donates $1 Million to Red Cross for Oklahoma Tornado Relief | E! Online

Carrie Underwood Donates $1 Million to Red Cross for Oklahoma Tornado Relief | E! Online: "This week's tornado in Oklahoma hit close to home for Carrie Underwood.
The Sooner State native has donated $1 million to the American Red Cross to help with relief efforts."

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GOP Donor Friess Commits $1M to Tornado Relief with Caveats - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

GOP Donor Friess Commits $1M to Tornado Relief with Caveats - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: Foster Friess, a former investment manager from Wyoming and big Republican donor to Super PACs in the last election, has pledged $1 million to help those affected by the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma, and he is issuing a challenge for matching funds, although he will donate the money with or without a match.

College Confidential: Big 12 donates donates $200,000 to Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund

College Confidential: Big 12 donates donates $200,000 to Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund: he Big 12 Conference Board of Directors announced Wednesday a donation of $200,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund in the wake of Monday's tornado that ripped through Moore, Okla. The contribution will be from the proceeds of the Big 12 baseball championship in Oklahoma City, Thursday through Sunday.

$2B in Okla. tornado damage means hard recovery - Yahoo! News

$2B in Okla. tornado damage means hard recovery - Yahoo! News: "Patteson's home was among as many as 13,000 homes damaged or destroyed Monday when the twister plowed through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore. About 33,000 people were affected, officials said, though the number left homeless was still unknown because most of the displaced were believed to be staying with friends or relatives; only two dozen or so have stayed overnight at Red Cross shelters.
Officials estimated the damage could top $2 billion."

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Oklahoma tornado: Where the financial relief will come from - CSMonitor.com

Oklahoma tornado: Where the financial relief will come from - CSMonitor.com: "Oklahoma tornado: Where the financial relief will come from
It will take more than $1 billion in insurance payouts and relief aid to help rebuild Moore, Okla., in the wake of Monday’s devastating tornado. Here’s where the money will come from, and where it is likely to go."

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USM stops solicitations for tornado relief campaign in deference to Okla. tornado victims

USM stops solicitations for tornado relief campaign in deference to Okla. tornado victims: HATTIESBURG, Mississippi — The University of Southern Mississippi has stopped its own tornado relief fundraising campaigns in deference to storm victims in Oklahoma.

Feeding America Responds To Oklahoma Tornado And Prepares For Future Disaster Relief - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee

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Feeding America Responds To Oklahoma Tornado And Prepares For Future Disaster Relief - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee: CHICAGO, May 21, 2013 -- /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger relief organization, and its member, the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, based in Oklahoma City, are working together to provide truckloads of emergency food, water and supplies to the thousands of people impacted by the tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma yesterday.

Moore Tornado Shows Federal Disaster Aid Must Be Reformed - Economic Intelligence (usnews.com)

Moore Tornado Shows Federal Disaster Aid Must Be Reformed - Economic Intelligence (usnews.com): But if history is any lesson, the fast action of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and availability of funds won't feel like enough – and additional funds will be requested to help communities rebuild. These additional funds could come in the form of an emergency supplemental appropriations bill, like we saw in the wake of Superstorm Sandy, or in increases and designations in the regular appropriations bills, or both.