Area Youth Raise Funds for Victims of Natural Disasters in Asia - Lyme Times

Area Youth Raise Funds for Victims of Natural Disasters in Asia - Lyme Times: "Area Youth Raise Funds for Victims of Natural Disasters in Asia
Posted by Suzanne Thompson on Jun 27 2008, 10:36 AM
Filed under: Volunteer, Youth

Most of us have been saddened, but not directly touched, by the natural disasters in Asia in recent weeks, the earth quake relief efforts in China and the thwarted international aid attempts after tropical cyclone Nargis hit the coast of Myanmar, devastating large parts of the low-lying Irrawaddy delta, in the closely-controlled country,"

An appeal to Iowans: Donate to flood recovery | DesMoinesRegister.com | The Des Moines Register

An appeal to Iowans: Donate to flood recovery | DesMoinesRegister.com | The Des Moines Register: "Gov. Chet Culver tapped Barry Griswell, chairman of Principal Financial Group, and Fred Hubbell, former head of the Equitable of Iowa Cos., to lead the effort, which will target businesses and other potential major donors.

The Register is partnering with the collaborative by launching a special edition of Embrace Iowa, its 23-year-old holiday giving program, to encourage individual donations and publicize the project.

The collaborative's leaders emphasize they do not wish to discourage local giving in hard-hit areas."

Chief's wife seeks flood aid for Iowa | Ocala.com | Star-Banner | Ocala, FL

Chief's wife seeks flood aid for Iowa | Ocala.com | Star-Banner | Ocala, FL: "As the Iowa city and other parts of the Midwest dealt with floodwaters that destroyed homes and businesses, the basement at the police department was also under water.

Though still in Ocala, Graham's wife, Amy, wanted to help the people in her new home"

Culver taps more leaders to help with fundraising effort - AOL News

Culver taps more leaders to help with fundraising effort - AOL News: "Culver taps more leaders to help with fundraising effort
AP
Posted: 2008-06-21 15:38:31
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Gov. Chet Culver is asking a handful of Iowa's top business and civic leaders to help raise money for flood relief efforts."

The American Red Cross Urges Safety in States Affected by Flooding - AOL Money & Finance

The American Red Cross Urges Safety in States Affected by Flooding - AOL Money & Finance: "The American Red Cross Urges Safety in States Affected by Flooding
PR NEWSWIRE
Posted: 2008-06-21 12:00:58
WASHINGTON, June 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross forges on with relief efforts as hundreds of thousands of residents in states across the Midwest continue to feel the effects of recent flooding, as some are allowed to return to damaged homes and many others remain in shelters. Along the Mississippi River, residents in Missouri and Illinois brace themselves as the river surpasses record flood levels and continues to break or compromise levees."

Depleted Red Cross fights to avoid loan | DesMoinesRegister.com | The Des Moines Register

Depleted Red Cross fights to avoid loan | DesMoinesRegister.com | The Des Moines Register: "The American Red Cross, too, is in need of help. The national agency's disaster relief fund has been depleted and it is trying to raise $15 million so it can avoid taking a loan, spokeswoman Laura Howe said. More money may be needed depending on how much damage the swollen Mississippi River does as floodwaters move south.

About $5 million has been raised in the past week, Howe said."

Red Cross working hard to stay ahead of flooding

Red Cross working hard to stay ahead of flooding: "Despite some of the flood waters receding, people in the county are still finding themselves in need.

'Sometimes it takes a disaster to raise awareness,' said Betsy Hanson, executive director of the American Red Cross West Bend Chapter. 'At this time we’re actively fundraising in the area.'"

FdL United Way seeks match dollars for flood victims | fdlreporter.com | Fond du Lac Reporter

FdL United Way seeks match dollars for flood victims | fdlreporter.com | Fond du Lac Reporter: "he Fond du Lac Area United Way announced that they have pledged the first $10,000 in a special coordinated fund-raising campaign to aid local flood relief victims in Fond du Lac County.

“We are looking to the community to match this money and the Sophia Foundation has already pledged $1,000,” noted Dr. Greg Maass, board president."

The Royal Gazette

The Royal Gazette: "The Bermuda Red Cross managed to raise $13,602 through a fundraiser held on June 1, with all proceeds going toward relief for the Myanmar (also known as Burma) cyclone."

Myanmar's junta announces small reshuffle of Cabinet and military posts - International Herald Tribune

Myanmar's junta announces small reshuffle of Cabinet and military posts - International Herald Tribune: "YANGON, Myanmar: Myanmar's junta reshuffled three of its top-ranked officials Friday, giving one of the key ministers in charge of cyclone relief work more time to focus on his job."

Australia pledges long-term help for Indonesia's Aceh | Reuters

Australia pledges long-term help for Indonesia's Aceh | Reuters: "Australia pledges long-term help for Indonesia's Aceh
Sat Jun 14, 2008 8:15am BST


BANDA ACEH, Indonesia, June 14 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd praised on Saturday the rebuilding of Indonesia's tsunami-devastated Aceh province and pledged that Canberra would remain a long-term partner.

Australia was the first nation to offer aid to Indonesia after the disaster, sending transport aircraft and military personnel, as well as millions of dollars in government cash."

Red Cross Needs $15-$40 Million To Provide Relief, Assistance To Midwest Flood Victims | AHN | June 17, 2008

Red Cross Needs $15-$40 Million To Provide Relief, Assistance To Midwest Flood Victims | AHN | June 17, 2008: "Washington, D.C. (AHN) - The American Red Cross has used up its national disaster relief fund and is borrowing money to be able to provide relief and assistance to Midwest flood victims.

Red Cross officials estimated it would need between $15 million to $40 million for the relief efforts, with the figure gravitating toward the higher end if St. Louis would be flooded by Mississippi River waters."

USPS - National Mail Service Updates

USPS - National Mail Service Updates: "Iowa Flooding
Service updates for Waterloo, IA, and Cedar Rapids, IA

Waterloo, IA, 50701"

IAEM - Europa - News > Exercise For Rapid Disaster Relief With Space-Based Technologies

IAEM - Europa - News > Exercise For Rapid Disaster Relief With Space-Based Technologies: "In Cyprus, disaster management experts of the European Union tested a satellite based system for monitoring disaster areas. On behalf of the European Commission, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) has developed a system that enables disaster relief workers to access up to date satellite images while being in the field and exchange data among themselves.

The exercise took place in the framework of the EU-project LIMES (Land and Sea Integrated Monitoring for European Security), which develops and applies satellite-based technologies in the field of security for Europe."

Bloomberg.com: Worldwide

Bloomberg.com: Worldwide: "More than 75 percent of people needing shelter after Myanmar's cyclone are without tarpaulins for emergency protection six weeks after the storm devastated the southern Irrawaddy River Delta, aid workers said."

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "June 15, 2008

Fundraising Fizzles For Myanmar And China
Donors don't think their money will get there

By Mark Hrywna
Donors have opened their wallets to help the devastated regions of China and Myanmar in recent weeks, but giving hasn't reached the levels seen after the 2004 Asian tsunami or the Gulf Coast hurricanes in 2005.

At press time, roughly $70 million was raised, compared to the more than $1 billion for Katrina, Rita, and the tsunami."

Tornado brings out remarkable giving spirit | coloradoan.com | The Coloradoan,

Tornado brings out remarkable giving spirit | coloradoan.com | The Coloradoan,: "nstead of celebration, however, hundreds of people affected by the tornado spent the holiday looking for shelter, wondering how they might recover their salvageable belongings."

New Myanmar guidelines will not hamper relief efforts: Asean

New Myanmar guidelines will not hamper relief efforts: Asean: "Following a meeting with Myanmar Minister of Social Welfare Brigadier General Maung Maung Swe in Yangon, Myanmar on Saturday, Asean Secretary-General Dr Surin Pitsuwan said he was given assurance by the minister that the guiding principles on foreign assistance recently, issued by the Government of Myanmar, would not hamper the relief efforts of the Asean-led coordination mechanism."

Web Host Industry News | Go Daddy Donates to Flood Victims

Web Host Industry News | Go Daddy Donates to Flood Victims: "Go Daddy Donates to Flood Victims

By Justin Lee, theWHIR.com

June 16, 2008 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Go Daddy Domain registrar and web hosting provider Go Daddy (godaddy.com) announced on Friday it is helping to support victims of the Iowa flooding with a $100,000 donation to the Cedar Rapids, Iowa Salvation Army."

RexBlog.com: Rex Hammock’s weblog » Blog Archive » How the Red Cross is using Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, RSS and Wordpress.com in their disaster response efforts

Chris Brogan pointed to this story on RexBlog.com

RexBlog.com: Rex Hammock’s weblog » Blog Archive » How the Red Cross is using Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, RSS and Wordpress.com in their disaster response efforts: "Kudos to whoever at the Red Cross came up with the approach of setting up this website (and the executive who approved it) to support their efforts to meet the massive needs resulting from the tornadoes and floods in the Midwest. Because the Red Cross, like lots of organizations, has been at least experimenting with social media, someone within the organization had the mindset to pull together the tools necessary to quickly launch a website that is rich in new-media features. In doing so, they are providing a simple model to others of how online networking and conversational community building tools can be combined almost instantly* to support large-scale communication efforts."