Thousands of Queenslanders in need receive share of $10 million in disaster relief funding | Herald Sun

Thousands of Queenslanders in need receive share of $10 million in disaster relief funding | Herald Sun: MORE than 6200 disaster-stricken Queenslanders have shared in about $10 million worth of donations following this year's summer of disasters when vast areas of the state flooded.

The Queensland Floods Appeal committee wrapped up last month after dispensing $10.843 million raised in the wake of Cyclone Oswald which initially struck the state in January and resulted in widespread flooding across Queensland and mini tornadoes in areas including Bargara, Burnett Heads and Mooloolaba.

Charity giving rose in 2012 to $316 billion - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Charity giving rose in 2012 to $316 billion - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: While high-profile fundraising for victims of Hurricane Sandy generated $236 million in donations in the last quarter of 2012, that amount represented less than 1 percent of all giving for the year, Mr. Carlson noted.

"Episodic giving -- whether it's 9-11, or Haiti or Sandy -- as part of overall giving does not have a big impact. Where it really may have an impact is in particular sectors, such as environmental or international giving, but it really doesn't move the needle overall."

Second grader kick-starts collection for Oklahoma’s tornado victims - NorthJersey.com

Second grader kick-starts collection for Oklahoma’s tornado victims - NorthJersey.com: Northjersey.com : Montville (including Pine Brook & Towaco)
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Second grader Joseph "Joe" L. Sluck IV came home from school and wanted to send money to the schools in Oklahoma that were destroyed by the tornado and many children lost their lives.

Mary Pat Christie, Chef David Burke Team Up For National Dine Out Day � CBS New York

Mary Pat Christie, Chef David Burke Team Up For National Dine Out Day � CBS New York

Fund for Boston Bombing Victims Tops $46-Million - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Fund for Boston Bombing Victims Tops $46-Million - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: The charity fund established for victims of the Boston Marathon bombing has raised over $46-million as of a Saturday application deadline for disbursements from the fund, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Thaxton 11-year-old launches disaster relief effort - wdbj7.com

Thaxton 11-year-old launches disaster relief effort - wdbj7.com: His drive has led him to do something most kids would never dream of: start his own relief organization.

"I want to get people from New York and New Jersey who suffered through Hurricane Sandy, or in Oklahoma where the recent tornadoes hit, to have money and hope to rebuild," Balderston said.

He plans to spend the rest of his summer collecting donations, water, anything he can, through a group he's starting called "Oakridge Relief." It's named after the street he lives on.

Relief Efforts Bolstered By Shirt Sales - SoonerSports.com - Official Athletics Site of the Oklahoma Sooners

Relief Efforts Bolstered By Shirt Sales - SoonerSports.com - Official Athletics Site of the Oklahoma Sooners: NORMAN, Okla. – The University of Oklahoma would like to thank supporters across the country for their overwhelming response to benefit shirt efforts to support Oklahoma disaster victims in 2013. To date, OU and its licensing partners have collected nearly $160,000 through shirt sales to aid the United Way in the organization’s relief and recovery efforts throughout Oklahoma.

Aly Raisman Speaking at Marathon Bombing Victim Gala - Needham, MA Patch

Aly Raisman Speaking at Marathon Bombing Victim Gala - Needham, MA Patch: local gold medal is heading downtown to support Boston Marathon bombing victims.

Needham-native, Olympian, and "Dancing With the Stars" competitor Aly Raisman announced on her Facebook page that she would be speaking at an event to benefit Adrian

Fundraiser to phenomenon | Canton Citizen

Fundraiser to phenomenon | Canton Citizen: On this day, all six of the district’s schools were transformed into a sea of blue and yellow as thousands donned their custom-made “Boston Strong” t-shirts, designed and sold by CHS students Meghan Peters, Jill Eckler, Courtney Loughnane and Kaitlyn Kelleher, with a big assist from CHS secretary Heather Sullivan and select staff at each of the schools.

The fundraiser quickly morphed into a phenomenon, and by the time the order was placed to Camelot Enterprises of Stoughton, the girls had managed to sell over 3,300 shirts — in a district of 3,262 students — while generating a profit in excess of $27,000 to be sent to the One Fund Boston.

Waters True Value donates $4,000 with the help of social media - News - Dodge City Daily Globe - Dodge City, KS

Waters True Value donates $4,000 with the help of social media - News - Dodge City Daily Globe - Dodge City, KS: Waters True Value utilized Facebook to bring awareness about relief efforts to the community. Waters’ encouraged their Facebook friends to share a “Pray for Oklahoma” status with a promise of donating one dollar to the disaster relief efforts for each share. After only two days, the status generated over 2,000 shares. The True Value Corporation in Chicago continued the endeavor by matching the amount, resulting in a $4,000 donation given to the Oklahoma City Red Cross.

Disaster relief group cooking 200,000 meals for storm victims | KFOR.com

Disaster relief group cooking 200,000 meals for storm victims | KFOR.com: Help continues to pour in for storm victims and the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief group has focused on providing hot meals for people affected by the recent vicious storms.

This army of volunteers has served more than 200,000 meals to people in Moore, El Reno, Shawnee and other areas hit.

The goal is simple; to keep peoples’ tummies full and to give them nutrition.

American Red Cross Launches Digital Training Program for Disaster Relief Volunteers - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee

American Red Cross Launches Digital Training Program for Disaster Relief Volunteers - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee: WASHINGTON, June 4, 2013 -- /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today,the American Red Cross announced a new, technology-based training program for disaster relief volunteers that will allow them to access training programs remotely through mobile devices.

West battling ‘donor fatigue’ in recovery efforts - WacoTrib.com: West Explosion

West battling ‘donor fatigue’ in recovery efforts - WacoTrib.com: West Explosion: Michael Nilsen, vice president of public affairs for the Association of 
Fundraising Professionals in Arlington, Va., said West might benefit in its fundraising efforts because of the uniqueness of the tragedy, one caused by something other than natural disasters.

“There is no magic silver bullet that will keep people interested in giving. You see this phenomenon all the time. It has to be a continuing process, but we can only go to the well so much because there are others who say, we need, we need and we need, too.

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.

2 Years After Tornado, Recovery Efforts Ongoing In Monson | WBUR

2 Years After Tornado, Recovery Efforts Ongoing In Monson | WBUR: If you notice driving through downtown that pretty much all the roofs on all the buildings are brand new,” says Dan LaRoche, Monson’s disaster recovery manager.

LaRoche was hired last year as part of a $500,000 state grant. He stops behind the soon-to-be demolished former town administrative building and police station.

Japan extends condolences to Taiwanese quake victims | Latest | FOCUS TAIWAN - CNA ENGLISH NEWS

Japan extends condolences to Taiwanese quake victims | Latest | FOCUS TAIWAN - CNA ENGLISH NEWS: Taipei, June 3 (CNA) Japan's representative to Taiwan has extended his condolences to the families of the victims of a powerful earthquake that struck central Taiwan Sunday, according to Japan's Interchange Association.

Disaster relief calculator, developed at URI, is adopted by U.S. international relief agency | Business Notes - Business | providencejournal.com | The Providence Journal - The Providence Journal

Disaster relief calculator, developed at URI, is adopted by U.S. international relief agency | Business Notes - Business | providencejournal.com | The Providence Journal - The Providence Journal: Students at the University of Rhode Island have developed a program that helps donors see how to aim their generous impulses to the most effective actions.

Called the Greatest Good Donation Calculator, and developed by students and faculty in business and computer engineering, the calculator was adopted by the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID, the federal government’s international relief agency.

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. "