The Chronicle, 9/22/2005: Giving to Katrina Relief Groups Surpasses $1.2-Billion

The Chronicle, 9/22/2005: Giving to Katrina Relief Groups Surpasses $1.2-Billion: "Giving to Katrina Relief Groups Surpasses $1.2-Billion
By Nicole Lewis
Americans have given more than $1.2-billion to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The donations now nearly match the $1.3-billion that American charities raised to provide relief aid after the South Asian tsunamis.
The pace of giving continues to be faster than after the 2001 terrorist attacks. It took more than four weeks after the attacks for charities to raise $1-billion; more than $2.2-billion was eventually raised to help victims."