Charities hope the well won’t run dry

Charities hope the well won’t run dry: "Charities hope the well won’t run dry

By KARA KRIDLER
Daily Record Business Writer

Already dealing with a year of flat donations, Maryland nonprofits worry that contributions to hurricane relief efforts will leave donors short during the most critical fundraising months.

Several area charities reported giving rose in the last few months, but it was to aid Gulf Coast and Florida residents displaced by hurricanes. Now, nonprofit officials are worried fundraising for Maryland charities may suffer.

The American Red Cross of Central Maryland is already experiencing a 40 percent decrease from last year in giving to the local community, said spokeswoman Linnea Anderson.

However, giving as a whole is up over last year, she said. Local donors have been extremely generous in donating to the victims of hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma."