Louisiana can't pay Katrina, Rita bills - Yahoo! News: "Flood-ravaged Louisiana can't pay the $3.7 billion that the U.S. government says is its share of hurricane relief, a spokeswoman for Gov. Kathleen Blanco said Thursday.
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'You can't squeeze $3.7 billion out of this state to pay this bill. Period. That would be difficult for us on a good day,' the spokeswoman, Denise Bottcher, told USA TODAY."
Friday, November 04, 2005
Prince Charles and Camilla head to New Orleans to view Katrina carnage - Yahoo! News
Prince Charles and Camilla head to New Orleans to view Katrina carnage - Yahoo! News: "WASHINGTON (AFP) - Britain's
Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, were to lay a wreath honoring World War II veterans here before flying to New Orleans to view the hurricane-ravaged city.
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The couple, on their first official trip abroad since their marriage in April, were to lay a wreath at a new World War II memorial in the US capital and visit the Folger Shakespeare Library before heading to the Gulf Coast."
Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, were to lay a wreath honoring World War II veterans here before flying to New Orleans to view the hurricane-ravaged city.
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The couple, on their first official trip abroad since their marriage in April, were to lay a wreath at a new World War II memorial in the US capital and visit the Folger Shakespeare Library before heading to the Gulf Coast."
More than $428,000 donated: Red Cross funds exceed 4 times what was given for Ivan, tsunami combined
More than $428,000 donated: Red Cross funds exceed 4 times what was given for Ivan, tsunami combined: "More than $428,000 donated
Red Cross funds exceed 4 times what was given for Ivan, tsunami combined
By Paul Huggins
DAILY Staff Writer
phuggins@decaturdaily.com � 340-2395
Local donations to the American Red Cross' disaster relief fund have slowed to a trickle, but not before amassing $428,882.
That's more than four times the amount collected for Hurricane Ivan and the tsunami relief efforts combined.
The record amount has Susan Codding, director of the Morgan-Lawrence County Chapter of the Red Cross, both worried and optimistic."
Red Cross funds exceed 4 times what was given for Ivan, tsunami combined
By Paul Huggins
DAILY Staff Writer
phuggins@decaturdaily.com � 340-2395
Local donations to the American Red Cross' disaster relief fund have slowed to a trickle, but not before amassing $428,882.
That's more than four times the amount collected for Hurricane Ivan and the tsunami relief efforts combined.
The record amount has Susan Codding, director of the Morgan-Lawrence County Chapter of the Red Cross, both worried and optimistic."
Thursday, November 03, 2005
Disaster aid agencies uniting to cut red tape
Disaster aid agencies uniting to cut red tape: "Disaster aid agencies uniting to cut red tape
Thursday, November 03, 2005
By PATRICIA C. McCARTER
Times Staff Writer patriciacm@htimes.com
FEMA officials help groups here set up consortium
Local charitable agencies already communicate with each other to help out the needy, but there's a better way to do it.
By combining officially as a Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD) agency, they can ease the paperwork disaster victims fill out and have immediate information about available resources when a catastrophe strikes. Plus, with a VOAD in place, they can be one step closer to being eligible for federal funds."
Thursday, November 03, 2005
By PATRICIA C. McCARTER
Times Staff Writer patriciacm@htimes.com
FEMA officials help groups here set up consortium
Local charitable agencies already communicate with each other to help out the needy, but there's a better way to do it.
By combining officially as a Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD) agency, they can ease the paperwork disaster victims fill out and have immediate information about available resources when a catastrophe strikes. Plus, with a VOAD in place, they can be one step closer to being eligible for federal funds."
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
OMB Watch - Congress Remains Out of Step with Public in Hurricane Relief Efforts
OMB Watch - Congress Remains Out of Step with Public in Hurricane Relief Efforts: "Congress Remains Out of Step with Public in Hurricane Relief Efforts
It has been two months since Hurricane Katrina hit and one month since Rita made landfall on the already-ravaged Gulf Coast, yet reverberations continue to be felt not only in Washington, but throughout the country. Congress was forced to reshuffle the legislative calendar to address the immediate needs of the relief effort, postponing consideration of the reconciliation bills and a vote on repealing the estate tax, dropping Social Security reform legislation, and passing a stark continuing resolution to fund government services past the end of the fiscal year and allow for more time to pass the annual appropriations bills. Outside of Washington though, a larger reshuffling is occurring as the vast majority of Americans no longer believe the country is on the right track and are turning to government to help redress some of the startling inequalities witnessed in the wake of the hurricanes."
It has been two months since Hurricane Katrina hit and one month since Rita made landfall on the already-ravaged Gulf Coast, yet reverberations continue to be felt not only in Washington, but throughout the country. Congress was forced to reshuffle the legislative calendar to address the immediate needs of the relief effort, postponing consideration of the reconciliation bills and a vote on repealing the estate tax, dropping Social Security reform legislation, and passing a stark continuing resolution to fund government services past the end of the fiscal year and allow for more time to pass the annual appropriations bills. Outside of Washington though, a larger reshuffling is occurring as the vast majority of Americans no longer believe the country is on the right track and are turning to government to help redress some of the startling inequalities witnessed in the wake of the hurricanes."
'Do you think people are feeling donor fatigue?'
'Do you think people are feeling donor fatigue?': "Do you think people are feeling donor fatigue?'
Citizens of Brockville and communities throughout Leeds and Grenville are often characterized by their charitable nature.
However, it seems this generosity may have its limits. The United Way of Leeds and Grenville recently reported that two-thirds of the way into its annual fundraising campaign, it has raised less than 40 per cent of its $800,000 goal.
As well, earlier this month, the Operation Harvest Sharing food bank's annual drive came up well short of last year's results.
The Recorder and Times asked people in downtown Brockville over the weekend if, because of all the disasters happening around the world recently, people are feeling 'donor fatigue' when it comes to supporting causes in our own community."
Citizens of Brockville and communities throughout Leeds and Grenville are often characterized by their charitable nature.
However, it seems this generosity may have its limits. The United Way of Leeds and Grenville recently reported that two-thirds of the way into its annual fundraising campaign, it has raised less than 40 per cent of its $800,000 goal.
As well, earlier this month, the Operation Harvest Sharing food bank's annual drive came up well short of last year's results.
The Recorder and Times asked people in downtown Brockville over the weekend if, because of all the disasters happening around the world recently, people are feeling 'donor fatigue' when it comes to supporting causes in our own community."
New York Daily News - Ideas & Opinions - Lenore Skenazy: An earthquake and now, winter
New York Daily News - Ideas & Opinions - Lenore Skenazy: An earthquake and now, winter: "An earthquake and now, winter
Even in natural disasters, timing is key. For though there is never a good time for death and destruction, the world responds more generously if the crisis strikes during a slow news week.
Consider the response to the tsunami, which occurred on Dec. 26 - slowest news day of the year. With schools and businesses closed, people stayed home watching TV and what they saw opened their hearts - and wallets. Weeping parents. Lifeless children. World Vision, a U.S.-based Christian relief agency, received pledges of $75 million."
Even in natural disasters, timing is key. For though there is never a good time for death and destruction, the world responds more generously if the crisis strikes during a slow news week.
Consider the response to the tsunami, which occurred on Dec. 26 - slowest news day of the year. With schools and businesses closed, people stayed home watching TV and what they saw opened their hearts - and wallets. Weeping parents. Lifeless children. World Vision, a U.S.-based Christian relief agency, received pledges of $75 million."
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
La. Lawmakers Summoned for Katrina Session - Yahoo! News
La. Lawmakers Summoned for Katrina Session - Yahoo! News: "the governor has summoned lawmakers for a two-week special session to deal with the aftermath of the Gulf Coast hurricanes, including proposals for tax breaks for homeowners and businesses and for stricter building codes."
Church Business - Interfaith Delegation Unites to Help Katrina Evacuees in Baton Rouge
Church Business - Interfaith Delegation Unites to Help Katrina Evacuees in Baton Rouge: "On Oct. 21, The Interfaith Alliance led a diverse group of religious leaders representing America's wide spectrum of faiths on an investigative tour of the Katrina relief efforts in Baton Rouge, La.
Following the tour, members of the delegation -- Christian, Jewish, Sikh, Buddhist and other religious and community leaders -- bore witness, calling on policymakers to respond more effectively and committing their own organizations and denominations to provide additional resources to directly help the evacuees, both now and in the months and years ahead.
The delegation also focued its attention on attacks to religious liberties that have occurred -- and on the ongoing threats to American's religious liberties posed by various policies implemented and being considered -- in the wake of the hurricanes.
'The Interfaith Alliance and members of the Interfaith Delegation applaud the vital, compassionate job that religious and secular social service programs are doing to help the evacuees,' said the Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy, president of The Interfaith Alliance. 'We also want to alert Americans to the dangers inherent in the Bush administration's manipulation of the Katrina aftermath as it seeks to circumvent the U. S. Constitution with government funding of religion, including reimbursing houses of worship for disaster relief and using public funds to rebuild parochial schools and other religious institutions as announced by the White House yesterday."
Following the tour, members of the delegation -- Christian, Jewish, Sikh, Buddhist and other religious and community leaders -- bore witness, calling on policymakers to respond more effectively and committing their own organizations and denominations to provide additional resources to directly help the evacuees, both now and in the months and years ahead.
The delegation also focued its attention on attacks to religious liberties that have occurred -- and on the ongoing threats to American's religious liberties posed by various policies implemented and being considered -- in the wake of the hurricanes.
'The Interfaith Alliance and members of the Interfaith Delegation applaud the vital, compassionate job that religious and secular social service programs are doing to help the evacuees,' said the Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy, president of The Interfaith Alliance. 'We also want to alert Americans to the dangers inherent in the Bush administration's manipulation of the Katrina aftermath as it seeks to circumvent the U. S. Constitution with government funding of religion, including reimbursing houses of worship for disaster relief and using public funds to rebuild parochial schools and other religious institutions as announced by the White House yesterday."
Terre Haute, Indiana News :: TribStar.com :: Some traditional donors diverting gifts to hurricane relief effort as opposed to giving at local level
Terre Haute, Indiana News :: TribStar.com :: Some traditional donors diverting gifts to hurricane relief effort as opposed to giving at local level: "Some traditional donors diverting gifts to hurricane relief effort as opposed to giving at local level
Hands-on approach: Boys and Girls Club member Bryson Stevens constructs his Halloween costume under the watchful eye of volunteer Tina Gantz of Roselawn, a social work student at Indiana State University. (Tribune-Star/Jim Avelis)
By Howard Greninger/Tribune-Star
After watching the devastation of hurricanes Katrina and Rita broadcast on national television, Dean Miller of Terre Haute and his wife, Janet, were determined to help.
The couple has given over and above their usual charitable giving this year to contribute to relief efforts for hurricane victims.
“We did not sacrifice in another area, whether it was our church or another charity that we would have given to. It is a matter of priorities, in my opinion,” Dean Miller said.
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Hands-on approach: Boys and Girls Club member Bryson Stevens constructs his Halloween costume under the watchful eye of volunteer Tina Gantz of Roselawn, a social work student at Indiana State University. (Tribune-Star/Jim Avelis)
By Howard Greninger/Tribune-Star
After watching the devastation of hurricanes Katrina and Rita broadcast on national television, Dean Miller of Terre Haute and his wife, Janet, were determined to help.
The couple has given over and above their usual charitable giving this year to contribute to relief efforts for hurricane victims.
“We did not sacrifice in another area, whether it was our church or another charity that we would have given to. It is a matter of priorities, in my opinion,” Dean Miller said.
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News-Leader.com | Our View
News-Leader.com | Our View: "Tax cuts can wait a year or two
Budget cuts would hurt working families.
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated America's Gulf Coast. The destruction resulted in a great need for Congress to step in and help with disaster relief.
Our leaders in Congress, though, tell us that the government cannot afford to provide hurricane relief, $70 billion in future tax cuts to the rich and middle class and needed social service programs. The social service programs will have to go"
Budget cuts would hurt working families.
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated America's Gulf Coast. The destruction resulted in a great need for Congress to step in and help with disaster relief.
Our leaders in Congress, though, tell us that the government cannot afford to provide hurricane relief, $70 billion in future tax cuts to the rich and middle class and needed social service programs. The social service programs will have to go"
Philanthropy Journal-Support of overseas missions linked to growth
Philanthropy Journal-Your online source for news about nonprofits, social issues, and policy change - newsarticle: "Support of overseas missions linked to growth
International funding down by most denominations, report says.
10.26.2005 -
While support of international missions appears to strengthen religious denominations, such funding has dropped over the last 80 years, a new report says.
In 2003, denominations spent an average of 2 cents of every dollar donated by congregations on international mission projects, down from 7 cents in the 1920s, the report says."
International funding down by most denominations, report says.
10.26.2005 -
While support of international missions appears to strengthen religious denominations, such funding has dropped over the last 80 years, a new report says.
In 2003, denominations spent an average of 2 cents of every dollar donated by congregations on international mission projects, down from 7 cents in the 1920s, the report says."
Monday, October 31, 2005
NPA's Blog: News, Posts, Advice: Lots of bounced emails recently? Don't despair
From NP Advisors Blog
NPA's Blog: News, Posts, Advice: Lots of bounced emails recently? Don't despair: "Lots of bounced emails recently? Don't despair
We're noticing that several of our clients are seeing higher bounce rates recently. In one recent mailing, we had 10% more bounces than we normally see. Many of them were marked 'mailbox full.'"
NPA's Blog: News, Posts, Advice: Lots of bounced emails recently? Don't despair: "Lots of bounced emails recently? Don't despair
We're noticing that several of our clients are seeing higher bounce rates recently. In one recent mailing, we had 10% more bounces than we normally see. Many of them were marked 'mailbox full.'"
Thousands of evacuees face eviction - Yahoo! News
Thousands of evacuees face eviction - Yahoo! News: "Two months after Hurricane Katrina displaced more than 1 million people, problems with federal housing aid threaten to spawn a new wave of homelessness.
In Texas, thousands of evacuees who found shelter in apartments face eviction threats because rents are going unpaid.
In Louisiana, some evacuees are beginning to show up in homeless shelters because they haven't received federal aid or don't know how to get it. (Related story: At FEMA trailer park in La., a swirl of emotions)"
In Texas, thousands of evacuees who found shelter in apartments face eviction threats because rents are going unpaid.
In Louisiana, some evacuees are beginning to show up in homeless shelters because they haven't received federal aid or don't know how to get it. (Related story: At FEMA trailer park in La., a swirl of emotions)"
Nonprofits banking on new law to grow coffers
Nonprofits banking on new law to grow coffers: "There is a potential year-end gold rush for schools, foundations, churches and other nonprofit groups seeking gifts from deep-pocket donors.
In response to Hurricane Katrina, Congress passed a law that increases the amount of cash donations that can be deducted on tax forms. But the benefits go beyond sending a check to needy residents of the Gulf Coast."
In response to Hurricane Katrina, Congress passed a law that increases the amount of cash donations that can be deducted on tax forms. But the benefits go beyond sending a check to needy residents of the Gulf Coast."
Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Local News
Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Local News: "Opportunity, not charity, is driving the Chiapas Project
12:00 AM CDT on Saturday, October 29, 2005
Mercedes Olivera
Raising $790,000 in micro-lending funds to help poor women in the poorest state in Mexico start their own small businesses wasn't enough for Dallas businesswoman Lucy Billingsley.
She saw the effect it had on about 4,000 elderly and young women alike in Chiapas and wanted to see more results.
Now she's committed to raising an additional $3.5 million by the end of 2009 to improve the lives of an additional 93,000 women and their families."
12:00 AM CDT on Saturday, October 29, 2005
Mercedes Olivera
Raising $790,000 in micro-lending funds to help poor women in the poorest state in Mexico start their own small businesses wasn't enough for Dallas businesswoman Lucy Billingsley.
She saw the effect it had on about 4,000 elderly and young women alike in Chiapas and wanted to see more results.
Now she's committed to raising an additional $3.5 million by the end of 2009 to improve the lives of an additional 93,000 women and their families."
MercuryNews.com | 10/29/2005 | Disaster aid donors wary of government corruption
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MercuryNews.com | 10/29/2005 | Disaster aid donors wary of government corruption: "Disaster aid donors wary of government corruption
GROUPS SEND MONEY TO PRIVATE SECTOR
By Peter Prengaman
Associated Press
LOS ANGELES - When Latino groups across the country implored donors to help victims of hurricanes Wilma and Stan, they guaranteed one thing: The governments of Mexico, Guatemala and El Salvador wouldn't get their hands on the money."
MercuryNews.com | 10/29/2005 | Disaster aid donors wary of government corruption: "Disaster aid donors wary of government corruption
GROUPS SEND MONEY TO PRIVATE SECTOR
By Peter Prengaman
Associated Press
LOS ANGELES - When Latino groups across the country implored donors to help victims of hurricanes Wilma and Stan, they guaranteed one thing: The governments of Mexico, Guatemala and El Salvador wouldn't get their hands on the money."
Local charities claim they're in 'big trouble'
Local charities claim they're in 'big trouble': "Judging by the initial amounts raised for Hurricane Rita, the earthquake in Pakistan and mudslides in Mexico, it is much less than it was for Katrina, said Paulette Maehara, CEO and president, Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Right now, there is not much charity fatigue being seen. But when it does show, it will first affect those small organizations that are working in smaller communities. 'And it is the organizations working at the frontlines of the disaster who will be affected the most.'"
Right now, there is not much charity fatigue being seen. But when it does show, it will first affect those small organizations that are working in smaller communities. 'And it is the organizations working at the frontlines of the disaster who will be affected the most.'"
Disasters in the Internet age
Disasters in the Internet age: "Disasters in the Internet age
The Internet -- more than any other tool -- is proving to be a significant means of communication during disasters
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BY Dibya Sarkar
Published on Oct. 31, 2005
On Sept. 15, through a private Web site called LATalk.org, Ruby pleaded for help. She asked whether anyone knew the whereabouts of her three aunts, who were missing since Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana Aug. 29. She wrote that she had already searched through many Web sites established to help people find family and friends.
Several weeks later she wrote: 'Does anybody read these things for real? If I just had a phone number or a way to talk to somebody. I need to find my aunts. Please, please help. It's been a month now. HELP, please.'"
The Internet -- more than any other tool -- is proving to be a significant means of communication during disasters
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BY Dibya Sarkar
Published on Oct. 31, 2005
On Sept. 15, through a private Web site called LATalk.org, Ruby pleaded for help. She asked whether anyone knew the whereabouts of her three aunts, who were missing since Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana Aug. 29. She wrote that she had already searched through many Web sites established to help people find family and friends.
Several weeks later she wrote: 'Does anybody read these things for real? If I just had a phone number or a way to talk to somebody. I need to find my aunts. Please, please help. It's been a month now. HELP, please.'"
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."
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."
Tax Relief Granted for Hurricane Wilma Victims
Tax Relief Granted for Hurricane Wilma Victims: "Tax Relief Granted for Hurricane Wilma Victims
IR-2005-128, Oct. 27, 2005
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced relief for taxpayers affected by Hurricane Wilma. The President issued a major disaster declaration covering impacted areas of Florida, effective Oct. 23, 2005.
Taxpayers affected by the hurricane are eligible for relief. Deadlines for affected taxpayers to file returns, pay taxes and perform other time-sensitive acts have been postponed to Feb. 28, 2006, the same date granted to taxpayers affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
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IR-2005-128, Oct. 27, 2005
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced relief for taxpayers affected by Hurricane Wilma. The President issued a major disaster declaration covering impacted areas of Florida, effective Oct. 23, 2005.
Taxpayers affected by the hurricane are eligible for relief. Deadlines for affected taxpayers to file returns, pay taxes and perform other time-sensitive acts have been postponed to Feb. 28, 2006, the same date granted to taxpayers affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
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CourierPostOnline - South Jersey's Web Site
CourierPostOnline - South Jersey's Web Site: "PHILADELPHIA
Charitable people have opened their wallets more than once to help support relief efforts after this year's multiple natural disasters. Now, museums, theaters, dance companies and other arts organizations are taking a look at how people give their money and the future of philanthropy in the region.
The arts rely on contributions from donors to stay in business, and these gifts have typically come from people who are older and therefore have more discretionary funds, said Eileen Heisman, president and CEO of the National Philanthropic Trust at a recent seminar hosted by the Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia.
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Charitable people have opened their wallets more than once to help support relief efforts after this year's multiple natural disasters. Now, museums, theaters, dance companies and other arts organizations are taking a look at how people give their money and the future of philanthropy in the region.
The arts rely on contributions from donors to stay in business, and these gifts have typically come from people who are older and therefore have more discretionary funds, said Eileen Heisman, president and CEO of the National Philanthropic Trust at a recent seminar hosted by the Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia.
"
ABC News: Katrina Woes Multiply for Red Cross, Police
ABC News: Katrina Woes Multiply for Red Cross, Police: "0ct. 30, 2005 — As the Gulf Coast region struggles to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the Red Cross and the New Orleans Police Department are grappling with alleged theft and desertion.
The American Red Cross — responsible for bringing aid to Katrina victims — now finds itself in need of relief after it was allegedly swindled out of at least $100,000. Some of the 30 alleged thieves were Red Cross volunteers at the Katrina relief call center."
The American Red Cross — responsible for bringing aid to Katrina victims — now finds itself in need of relief after it was allegedly swindled out of at least $100,000. Some of the 30 alleged thieves were Red Cross volunteers at the Katrina relief call center."
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