Gulf Coast Community Foundation doles out $250,000 in grants to 4 area nonprofits | gulflive.com

Gulf Coast Community Foundation doles out $250,000 in grants to 4 area nonprofits | gulflive.com: "ULFPORT, Mississippi -- Four nonprofit organizations together received $250,000 Tuesday with the grants to be used to address some of the unmet needs of individuals, families and children affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and its aftermath.

Tuesday's ceremony marked the initial awarding phase of a $4 million grant from the Fund for Gulf Communities created by an anonymous donation to Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors."

Volunteer info for Gulf oil spill - Greenpeace USA Blog

Volunteer info for Gulf oil spill - Greenpeace USA Blog: "UPDATE: It's extremely important at this point that we do everything we can to prevent the next oil spill from ever happening. Take action now to tell Congress: No drilling, no coal, clean energy now! And if you want to do even more, check out this post I put up over on our Grassroots Blog to find toolkits for holding rallies in your community, writing letters to the editor of your local paper, and more: Want to help prevent the next
catastrophic oil spill?"

"British Petroleum (BP) and state and local government entities contacted The Salvation Army this weekend for our help in supporting thousands of volunteers who are responding to the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. As the oil approaches the Mississippi and Louisiana coasts, The Salvation Army deployed teams to Ocean Springs, Mississippi and Venice, Louisiana to handout water to the throngs of individuals who are participating in the clean-up efforts.

The Salvation Army is continuing discussions with involved governments and BP to find additional ways to support the clean-up efforts.

Be sure to follow The Salvation Army’s Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi Division’s Facebook and Twitter accounts, which they are frequently updating with volunteer information and news of their latest efforts. You can also find more information at their website www.salvationarmyalm.org"

Gulf of Mexico oil spill: Once again, US military gets the call - CSMonitor.com

Gulf of Mexico oil spill: Once again, US military gets the call - CSMonitor.com: "The Gulf of Mexico oil spill once again puts the US military in the role of white knight, as it provides assistance in the cleanup and state officials look to it to pay the bill."

As Gulf of Mexico oil spill hits land, residents decry response - CSMonitor.com

As Gulf of Mexico oil spill hits land, residents decry response - CSMonitor.com: "People in New Orleans and Louisiana have seen what I would label two tremendous disaster-response failures in five years, and it's like déjà vu all over again,' says Steven Picou, a sociologist at the University of South Alabama in Mobile who has studied the social effects of both the Exxon Valdez disaster and hurricane Katrina.' It adds to the perception that our government and agencies don't care,' he says, 'and that mistrust trickles down so now you don't trust BP, you don't trust the Coast Guard, you don't trust what people are telling you, and you don't even trust your neighbors or even your family.'"

Looming hurricane may deal a blow to Gulf oil - Sep. 1, 2008

Looming hurricane may deal a blow to Gulf oil - Sep. 1, 2008: "NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- As officials evacuated New Orleans, the oil industry shut down rigs and pulled back personnel as Hurricane Gustav bore down on the Gulf coast over the Labor Day holiday weekend.

A lot is at stake as the industry faces potentially its worst storm since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated crude and gas facilities in 2005."

ABC News: Private Industry Responding to Hurricanes

ABC News: Private Industry Responding to Hurricanes: "Private Industry Responding to Hurricanes
Seeing Government's Lapse in Katrina, Private Industry Rushes Into Hurricane Response Business
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By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer

ORLANDO, Fla. Apr 14, 2006 (AP)— If government can't do it, business will.

Once the domain of government and charitable relief groups, hurricane response and preparedness are a booming billion-dollar business from the self-heating food packets to the souped-up cell phone towers on wheels. Call it Hurricanes Inc."

Reuters AlertNet - China upset by U.S. charity's soiled donations

Reuters AlertNet - China upset by U.S. charity's soiled donations: "China upset by U.S. charity's soiled donations
15 Dec 2005 08:59:18 GMT
Source: Reuters
BEIJING, Dec 15 (Reuters) - China was upset by a shipment of donations from a U.S. church to Chinese orphans containing expired medical equipment and stained bedding, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Thursday.

China Charity had contacted the donor, the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, Utah, after four containers were found to contain the goods which also included used surgical clothing, Xinhua news agency said."

As Red Cross faces post-Katrina challenges, its honesty encourages realistic expectations - BR Bulletin - Advertising, Marketing, Media and PR news by

As Red Cross faces post-Katrina challenges, its honesty encourages realistic expectations - BR Bulletin - Advertising, Marketing, Media and PR news by Email - Brand Republic: "As Red Cross faces post-Katrina challenges, its honesty encourages realistic expectations
Julia Hood PR Week USA 19 Sep 2005

No organization is more intrinsically linked to the image of disaster relief than the Red Cross.
Now as the organization is deeply immersed in providing services and support for victims of Hurricane Katrina, it is easy to forget that only a few years ago the Red Cross was embroiled in a crisis of its own. The trouble stemmed from the group's distribution of donations following 9/11, when some of the funds were diverted to programs and activities unrelated to the tragedy. Trust in this seemingly unimpeachable institution was greatly undermined by the revelation, which came at a time when the US sought leadership from institutions like it. A subsequent CEO change, as well as one at the top of the PR team"

AOL News - Mexican Army Brings Aid to Victims

AOL News - Mexican Army Brings Aid to Victims
LAREDO, Texas (Sept. 8) - A Mexican army convoy began crossing into the United States on Thursday to bring aid to victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Carrying water treatment plants and mobile kitchens that can feed 7,000 people daily, the convoy bound for San Antonio is the first Mexican military unit to operate on U.S. soil since 1846.

Kuwait donates $500 million to Katrina relief efforts

Kuwait donates $500 million to Katrina relief efforts: "Kuwait donates $500 million to Katrina relief efforts

(JND) - On Sunday, the country of Kuwait pledged US$500 million in oil products and other aid to United States Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. It is the single largest donation given to help the victims of hurricane Katrina. "