The New Orleans Coalition for Legal Aid and Disaster Relief: "he Coalition seeks to bring together resources from all parts of the legal community (law school faculty, students, and practicing lawyers), as well as non-lawyers, to facilitate the fair distribution of federal, state, and private disaster relief to New Orleanians (wherever they may be) in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. We will also assist other groups that provide emergency legal services to those in need.
Though the Coalition developed from the efforts of Tulane Law School faculty, students, and alumni, the Coalition is independently organized as the From the Lake to the River Foundation, Inc., membership and participation are open to anyone (especially lawyers and law students) who want to help with this crucial relief effort."
Friday, October 07, 2005
Head of Catholic Charities New Orleans Calls for Much More Federal Assistance for Hurricane Recovery - Yahoo! News
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Head of Catholic Charities New Orleans Calls for Much More Federal Assistance for Hurricane Recovery - Yahoo! News: "To: National Desk
Contact: Shelley Borysiewicz of Catholic Charities, 703-549-1390 ext. 147 or sborysiewicz@catholiccharitiesusa.org
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 /U.S. Newswire/ -- 'Despite many approaches to create economic enterprise zones and increase employment through business tax credits, it is clear that the Gulf Coast region will need to receive much more federal assistance to help us rebuild individual lives, families, and communities,' testified James R. Kelly, chief executive officer of Catholic Charities of New Orleans, before a Senate panel yesterday.
'Hundreds of thousands of victims of Katrina and Rita are in need of a comprehensive array of housing, services, and assistance,' said Kelly at a hearing of the
Senate Finance Committee examining how tax policy and business incentives can help rebuild businesses and communities and help support families in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. 'The responders -- Catholic Charities, FEMA, the Red Cross, the Salvation Army, churches, state, and local government -- we have all been overwhelmed by the sheer numbers.'"
Head of Catholic Charities New Orleans Calls for Much More Federal Assistance for Hurricane Recovery - Yahoo! News: "To: National Desk
Contact: Shelley Borysiewicz of Catholic Charities, 703-549-1390 ext. 147 or sborysiewicz@catholiccharitiesusa.org
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 /U.S. Newswire/ -- 'Despite many approaches to create economic enterprise zones and increase employment through business tax credits, it is clear that the Gulf Coast region will need to receive much more federal assistance to help us rebuild individual lives, families, and communities,' testified James R. Kelly, chief executive officer of Catholic Charities of New Orleans, before a Senate panel yesterday.
'Hundreds of thousands of victims of Katrina and Rita are in need of a comprehensive array of housing, services, and assistance,' said Kelly at a hearing of the
Senate Finance Committee examining how tax policy and business incentives can help rebuild businesses and communities and help support families in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. 'The responders -- Catholic Charities, FEMA, the Red Cross, the Salvation Army, churches, state, and local government -- we have all been overwhelmed by the sheer numbers.'"
The Chronicle: Daily news: 10/07/2005 -- 02-House Republicans Offer Bill to Aid Colleges and Students Affected by Hurricanes
The Chronicle: Daily news: 10/07/2005 -- 02: "House Republicans Offer Bill to Aid Colleges and Students Affected by Hurricanes
By STEPHEN BURD
Most students who took out loans this fall to attend colleges that have been closed temporarily by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita would not have to repay them, under a bill introduced on Thursday by Republican lawmakers on the U.S. House of Representatives education committee.
That legislation (HR 3975) would also allow borrowers in hurricane-affect"
By STEPHEN BURD
Most students who took out loans this fall to attend colleges that have been closed temporarily by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita would not have to repay them, under a bill introduced on Thursday by Republican lawmakers on the U.S. House of Representatives education committee.
That legislation (HR 3975) would also allow borrowers in hurricane-affect"
KRISTV.COM - Corpus Christi, TX - Post Office having hard time getting mail to evacuees
KRISTV.COM - Corpus Christi, TX - Post Office having hard time getting mail to evacuees: "Post Office having hard time getting mail to evacuees
Oct 6, 2005, 09:21 PM
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NAS CC sailor killed overseas
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Dining for disaster victims
Police searching for home invasion suspects
City warns of natural gas hike
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CORPUS CHRISTI - For the last several weeks, Corpus Christi post offices have been receiving mail for Hurricane Katrina evacuees who relocated to this area. Postal workers said it's been hard getting this mail out to evacuees.
The mail keeps on coming in for Katrina evacuees, the only problem is a lot of it isn't going out."
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Local leaders discuss future of NAV STA Ingleside
Dining for disaster victims
Police searching for home invasion suspects
City warns of natural gas hike
CCPD helping to clean up graffiti and drug houses
Constable rescues blind man from fire
Port ships first load of poultry to Russia
Police dog dies of heat exhaustion
CORPUS CHRISTI - For the last several weeks, Corpus Christi post offices have been receiving mail for Hurricane Katrina evacuees who relocated to this area. Postal workers said it's been hard getting this mail out to evacuees.
The mail keeps on coming in for Katrina evacuees, the only problem is a lot of it isn't going out."
Public Losing Confidence on Storm Spending - Yahoo! News
Public Losing Confidence on Storm Spending - Yahoo! News: "Public Losing Confidence on Storm Spending
By WILL LESTER, Associated Press Writer Fri Oct 7, 4:23 AM ET
WASHINGTON - Americans are losing confidence that the federal government will wisely spend billions of dollars set aside for recovery from Hurricane Katrina, an AP-Ipsos poll found.
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Just three weeks ago, the public was evenly split on whether the money would be spent wisely, according to the poll. Now, six in 10 say they are not confident the money will be well spent.
Federal officials were left red-faced after scuttling a debit-card plan almost as soon as they announced it, few hurricane victims moved into cruise ships leased off the Gulf Coast at considerable cost and Congress pushed to reverse many no-bid government contracts."
By WILL LESTER, Associated Press Writer Fri Oct 7, 4:23 AM ET
WASHINGTON - Americans are losing confidence that the federal government will wisely spend billions of dollars set aside for recovery from Hurricane Katrina, an AP-Ipsos poll found.
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Just three weeks ago, the public was evenly split on whether the money would be spent wisely, according to the poll. Now, six in 10 say they are not confident the money will be well spent.
Federal officials were left red-faced after scuttling a debit-card plan almost as soon as they announced it, few hurricane victims moved into cruise ships leased off the Gulf Coast at considerable cost and Congress pushed to reverse many no-bid government contracts."
HoustonChronicle.com - Louisiana evacuees try to decide if Houston's home
HoustonChronicle.com - Louisiana evacuees try to decide if Houston's home: "Some evacuees settling in; others unsure home is here
New Orleans residents, chased once more by Rita, weigh whether to start over in Texas
By JEANNIE KEVER
Copyright 2005 Houston Chronicle
New Orleans residents, chased once more by Rita, weigh whether to start over in Texas
By JEANNIE KEVER
Copyright 2005 Houston Chronicle
The Chronicle, 10/6/2005: Donations to Help Hurricane Victims Taper Off at Some Charities
The Chronicle, 10/6/2005: Donations to Help Hurricane Victims Taper Off at Some Charities: "Donations to Help Hurricane Victims Taper Off at Some Charities
By Elizabeth Schwinn
After the initial outpouring of giving to help victims of Hurricane Katrina, donations to some of the nation's largest relief charities have slowed substantially, even as the Gulf Coast recovers from its second major hurricane, Rita, which caused a wide swath of damage along the Texas and Louisiana coasts.
At the same time, however, housing charities and other groups involved in longer-term aid say donations are still coming in at a rapid clip, as donors and the news media shift their attention to recovery.
More than $1.7-billion has been raised to date, an increase of about $500-million over the previous two weeks. And even though gifts are slowing down for some charities, the overall response is record-setting: It took more than a month for nonprofit groups to raise $1-billion after September 11. More than $2.2-billion was eventually raised in response to the terrorist attacks."
By Elizabeth Schwinn
After the initial outpouring of giving to help victims of Hurricane Katrina, donations to some of the nation's largest relief charities have slowed substantially, even as the Gulf Coast recovers from its second major hurricane, Rita, which caused a wide swath of damage along the Texas and Louisiana coasts.
At the same time, however, housing charities and other groups involved in longer-term aid say donations are still coming in at a rapid clip, as donors and the news media shift their attention to recovery.
More than $1.7-billion has been raised to date, an increase of about $500-million over the previous two weeks. And even though gifts are slowing down for some charities, the overall response is record-setting: It took more than a month for nonprofit groups to raise $1-billion after September 11. More than $2.2-billion was eventually raised in response to the terrorist attacks."
The Chronicle: 10/13/2005: Sharing a World of Experience
The Chronicle: 10/13/2005: Sharing a World of Experience: "Sharing a World of Experience
Foreign-aid groups offer advice in hurricanes' aftermath
By Ian Wilhelm
When Arthur B. Keys Jr., a veteran international-aid worker, visited Katrina-ravaged parts of Mississippi, he felt a disturbing sense of deja vu.
'There's a one-mile swath along the coast where this 45-foot storm surge came in,' he says, 'and it looks just like Banda Aceh, in Indonesia,' after the tsunamis hit.
Mr. Keys, president of International Relief and Development, says the scope of the Gulf Coast devastation and its uncanny parallel to the deadly waves that struck South Asia last December, prompted his Arlington, Va.-based organization to provide assistance for the first time to a disaster in the United States."
Foreign-aid groups offer advice in hurricanes' aftermath
By Ian Wilhelm
When Arthur B. Keys Jr., a veteran international-aid worker, visited Katrina-ravaged parts of Mississippi, he felt a disturbing sense of deja vu.
'There's a one-mile swath along the coast where this 45-foot storm surge came in,' he says, 'and it looks just like Banda Aceh, in Indonesia,' after the tsunamis hit.
Mr. Keys, president of International Relief and Development, says the scope of the Gulf Coast devastation and its uncanny parallel to the deadly waves that struck South Asia last December, prompted his Arlington, Va.-based organization to provide assistance for the first time to a disaster in the United States."
Fund-raising may test public giving
Fund-raising may test public giving: "Fund-raising may test public giving
By BILL VIRGIN
SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER REPORTER
As many non-commercial, community and public radio stations regularly do, Bellevue's KBCS-FM (91.3) recently held a fund-raising campaign.
Unlike many of those campaigns, KBCS's pledge drive wasn't for itself. Instead, it was soliciting donations for community station WWOZ in New Orleans, which was forced off the air in late August by Hurricane Katrina.
While it's an example of the radio industry rallying around in times of trouble, it also points up an interesting challenge for this region's non-commercial, community and public stations as they enter the fall fund-raising season.
Having been hit up for charitable contributions for victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita (and earlier this year for victims of the East Asian tsunami), are potential donors tapped out?"
By BILL VIRGIN
SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER REPORTER
As many non-commercial, community and public radio stations regularly do, Bellevue's KBCS-FM (91.3) recently held a fund-raising campaign.
Unlike many of those campaigns, KBCS's pledge drive wasn't for itself. Instead, it was soliciting donations for community station WWOZ in New Orleans, which was forced off the air in late August by Hurricane Katrina.
While it's an example of the radio industry rallying around in times of trouble, it also points up an interesting challenge for this region's non-commercial, community and public stations as they enter the fall fund-raising season.
Having been hit up for charitable contributions for victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita (and earlier this year for victims of the East Asian tsunami), are potential donors tapped out?"
The Dispatch - Serving the Lexington, North Carolina Area
The Dispatch - Serving the Lexington, North Carolina Area: "N.C. charities wonder how Katrina will affect fund-raising
The Associated Press
Although some North Carolina charities are worried that Hurricane Katrina relief efforts will tax their donation dollars, the keynote speaker at a conference of nonprofits said he believes the storm's victims are fading from the spotlight.
Paul Light, a New York University professor of public service, said Thursday that he believes donors are turning their attention elsewhere, especially now that President Bush has promised to use federal money to repair damaged communities."
The Associated Press
Although some North Carolina charities are worried that Hurricane Katrina relief efforts will tax their donation dollars, the keynote speaker at a conference of nonprofits said he believes the storm's victims are fading from the spotlight.
Paul Light, a New York University professor of public service, said Thursday that he believes donors are turning their attention elsewhere, especially now that President Bush has promised to use federal money to repair damaged communities."
Shelters forgo their own needs for others
Shelters forgo their own needs for others: "By Mary Esparra
As I wrote about in previous columns, many local animal shelters are doing what they can to help the animal victims of Hurricane Katrina. Some are offering space to displaced animals and some are taking up collections. Their generosity astounds me, as their own needs are so great.
Case in point: the Humane Society of Port Jervis/Deerpark.
For the past eight years, a major fundraiser for HSPJ has been its 'Walk for the Animals.' As with other charity walks, people pledge donations to volunteers who walk at the event. Port Jervis' event invites walkers to bring their dogs.
Here's what astounds me:
'As much as our shelter needs the money,' said volunteer Marion Durwachter, 'we decided after watching the news on Katrina, it would be nice to do something for those animals. There aren't as many fundraisers solely for the animals affected by the flooding.' "
As I wrote about in previous columns, many local animal shelters are doing what they can to help the animal victims of Hurricane Katrina. Some are offering space to displaced animals and some are taking up collections. Their generosity astounds me, as their own needs are so great.
Case in point: the Humane Society of Port Jervis/Deerpark.
For the past eight years, a major fundraiser for HSPJ has been its 'Walk for the Animals.' As with other charity walks, people pledge donations to volunteers who walk at the event. Port Jervis' event invites walkers to bring their dogs.
Here's what astounds me:
'As much as our shelter needs the money,' said volunteer Marion Durwachter, 'we decided after watching the news on Katrina, it would be nice to do something for those animals. There aren't as many fundraisers solely for the animals affected by the flooding.' "
Thursday, October 06, 2005
The Chronicle: 10/13/2005: Carving Out a Role in Disaster's Wake
The Chronicle: 10/13/2005: Carving Out a Role in Disaster's Wake: "Carving Out a Role in Disaster's Wake
Some experts question necessity of charities formed after Hurricane Katrina; others say they fill a need
By Harvy Lipman
When Terry Webb saw the destruction Hurricane Katrina caused throughout the Gulf Coast, he immediately wanted to take action to help the storm's victims. Mr. Webb, who owns a glass-installation company in Philadelphia, thought he and other contractors ought to be able to do more than give money to relief charities. The question was: What more could they do?"
Some experts question necessity of charities formed after Hurricane Katrina; others say they fill a need
By Harvy Lipman
When Terry Webb saw the destruction Hurricane Katrina caused throughout the Gulf Coast, he immediately wanted to take action to help the storm's victims. Mr. Webb, who owns a glass-installation company in Philadelphia, thought he and other contractors ought to be able to do more than give money to relief charities. The question was: What more could they do?"
Newstimeslive.com Katrina donation called unlawful
Newstimeslive.com Katrina donation called unlawful: "Katrina donation called unlawful
New Milford mayor to ask Town Council to rescind vote
By Nanci G. Hutson
THE NEWS-TIMES
Patricia Murphy
NEW MILFORD — Town council members wanted to help hurricane victims when they agreed to donate $30,000 to the American Red Cross.
Now, they're going to have to find another way to help.
The council's Sept. 12 promise to donate $30,000 to the Red Cross relief effort — about $1 per resident — ignited debate about whether it could extend such charity beyond its borders."
New Milford mayor to ask Town Council to rescind vote
By Nanci G. Hutson
THE NEWS-TIMES
Patricia Murphy
NEW MILFORD — Town council members wanted to help hurricane victims when they agreed to donate $30,000 to the American Red Cross.
Now, they're going to have to find another way to help.
The council's Sept. 12 promise to donate $30,000 to the Red Cross relief effort — about $1 per resident — ignited debate about whether it could extend such charity beyond its borders."
Charitable giving methodology not always logical | The San Diego Union-Tribune
Charitable giving methodology not always logical | The San Diego Union-Tribune: "Charitable giving methodology not always logical
By Jeffrey Weiss
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS
October 6, 2005
DALLAS – Susan Mandel of Dallas was in many ways typical of the millions of Americans who stepped forward to help the victims of the Gulf Coast hurricanes.
Previously, her volunteer work had been limited to her kids' school and sports activities. But the televised images drew her to volunteer at Jewish Family Service in Dallas, where she met a woman who had lost everything to the storm.
'I asked her, 'How are you doing?' She answered, 'I'm not,' ' Mandel said. By the end of the day, the woman was living with Mandel's family. But Mandel has never considered seeking out a similarly needy Dallas resident."
By Jeffrey Weiss
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS
October 6, 2005
DALLAS – Susan Mandel of Dallas was in many ways typical of the millions of Americans who stepped forward to help the victims of the Gulf Coast hurricanes.
Previously, her volunteer work had been limited to her kids' school and sports activities. But the televised images drew her to volunteer at Jewish Family Service in Dallas, where she met a woman who had lost everything to the storm.
'I asked her, 'How are you doing?' She answered, 'I'm not,' ' Mandel said. By the end of the day, the woman was living with Mandel's family. But Mandel has never considered seeking out a similarly needy Dallas resident."
Westport News - Editorial-"Fund-Raising In A Dangerous Time
Westport News - Editorial: "Fund-Raising In A Dangerous Time
W ith natural disasters, an economic downturn, the 'war on terror' and government cutbacks, some nonprofits may find themselves scrambling to meet increased demands and generate funds in a difficult fund-raising climate. Similar scenarios played out after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and, more recently, after the South Asian tsunami.
Hurricane Katrina was a compelling event. The Chronicle of Philanthropy [Sept. 28, 2005] reported that more than $1.4 billion has already been donated to the hurricane relief effort. The American Red Cross has said it expects to spend $2 billion on the Katrina relief effort.
While the response so far is heartwarming, the downside is that other charities, particular smaller ones, may have difficulty reaching their fund-raising goals as a result. The larger charities can probably get the word out that they are struggling but that task may be more daunting for smaller groups with less wherewithal. With this year's major fund-raising season coming up, some of the effects may not yet be visible."
W ith natural disasters, an economic downturn, the 'war on terror' and government cutbacks, some nonprofits may find themselves scrambling to meet increased demands and generate funds in a difficult fund-raising climate. Similar scenarios played out after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and, more recently, after the South Asian tsunami.
Hurricane Katrina was a compelling event. The Chronicle of Philanthropy [Sept. 28, 2005] reported that more than $1.4 billion has already been donated to the hurricane relief effort. The American Red Cross has said it expects to spend $2 billion on the Katrina relief effort.
While the response so far is heartwarming, the downside is that other charities, particular smaller ones, may have difficulty reaching their fund-raising goals as a result. The larger charities can probably get the word out that they are struggling but that task may be more daunting for smaller groups with less wherewithal. With this year's major fund-raising season coming up, some of the effects may not yet be visible."
MySA.com: Editorials-Editorial: Rita's rage dies out, but the lesson lingers
MySA.com: Editorials: "Editorial: Rita's rage dies out, but the lesson lingers
Web Posted: 10/06/2005 12:00 AM CDT
San Antonio Express-News
As Hurricane Rita raged toward land two weeks ago, millions of motorists hit the road, fleeing one threat only to encounter another.
Clogged with traffic, the freeways posed a different kind of danger, this one man-made. Drivers snaked along the roads, bumper to bumper, their gas and patience dwindling in the brutal heat. About 30 people died in Houston alone, most while trying to flee, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Texas officials were almost universally praised for their reaction to the hurricane, both before and after. But that reaction presented a cruel irony. While government officials were almost casual in their response to Katrina three weeks earlier, their Texas counterparts acted more forcefully, issuing a call to evacuate the area in the path of the hurricane."
Web Posted: 10/06/2005 12:00 AM CDT
San Antonio Express-News
As Hurricane Rita raged toward land two weeks ago, millions of motorists hit the road, fleeing one threat only to encounter another.
Clogged with traffic, the freeways posed a different kind of danger, this one man-made. Drivers snaked along the roads, bumper to bumper, their gas and patience dwindling in the brutal heat. About 30 people died in Houston alone, most while trying to flee, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Texas officials were almost universally praised for their reaction to the hurricane, both before and after. But that reaction presented a cruel irony. While government officials were almost casual in their response to Katrina three weeks earlier, their Texas counterparts acted more forcefully, issuing a call to evacuate the area in the path of the hurricane."
HoustonChronicle.com - Red Cross tries drive-through aid
HoustonChronicle.com - Red Cross tries drive-through aid: "Red Cross tries drive-through aid
Project allows Katrina victims to stay in their cars while seeking help
By CHRIS HAMILTON
Knight Ridder Tribune News
Project allows Katrina victims to stay in their cars while seeking help
By CHRIS HAMILTON
Knight Ridder Tribune News
Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Arrests Made in Alleged Katrina Scheme - Los Angeles Times
Arrests Made in Alleged Katrina Scheme - Los Angeles Times: "rrests Made in Alleged Katrina Scheme
# FBI says four workers at a Red Cross call center in the Bakersfield area funneled relief checks to relatives and friends. The probe is expanding.
By Eric Malnic, Times Staff Writer
Nine people in the Bakersfield area have been charged with wire fraud in a scheme that siphoned off Red Cross funds intended for victims of Hurricane Katrina, the FBI said Tuesday.
Four were contract workers at a Red Cross national call center in Bakersfield, said Lawrence Brown, first assistant U.S. attorney in Sacramento. The other five were friends and relatives who picked up relief checks they weren't entitled to, he said."
# FBI says four workers at a Red Cross call center in the Bakersfield area funneled relief checks to relatives and friends. The probe is expanding.
By Eric Malnic, Times Staff Writer
Nine people in the Bakersfield area have been charged with wire fraud in a scheme that siphoned off Red Cross funds intended for victims of Hurricane Katrina, the FBI said Tuesday.
Four were contract workers at a Red Cross national call center in Bakersfield, said Lawrence Brown, first assistant U.S. attorney in Sacramento. The other five were friends and relatives who picked up relief checks they weren't entitled to, he said."
BayouBuzz.com - Louisiana Politics and News
BayouBuzz.com - Louisiana Politics and News: "Here is a release from the Office of Governor Blanco regarding the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Board:
Baton Rouge, LA--Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco on Tuesday announced a first round of board selections for the newly formed Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation (LDRF) and the selection of Xavier University of Louisiana President, Norman Francis, as chairman of the new board, with loaned executive, Dr. Emmett Carson, Chairman of the national Council on Foundations, to serve as interim CEO. The non-profit foundation was established to accept donations that will be used to meet the needs of the thousands of Louisiana citizens whose lives have been devastated by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita"
Baton Rouge, LA--Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco on Tuesday announced a first round of board selections for the newly formed Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation (LDRF) and the selection of Xavier University of Louisiana President, Norman Francis, as chairman of the new board, with loaned executive, Dr. Emmett Carson, Chairman of the national Council on Foundations, to serve as interim CEO. The non-profit foundation was established to accept donations that will be used to meet the needs of the thousands of Louisiana citizens whose lives have been devastated by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita"
Will charities feel pinch?
Will charities feel pinch?: "Will charities feel pinch?
Gulf Coast aid may have varied impact
By Peter Smith
psmith@courier-journal.com
The Courier-Journal
Some Louisville-area nonprofit organizations say they believe their regular fund-raising efforts have been slowed by the recent outpouring of giving to hurricane and flood victims on the Gulf Coast.
Other fund-raisers say, however, that it's too soon to tell what the trend will be, and that they are optimistic that people will continue to support the area's groups. Some smaller charities may feel a short-term financial pinch but believe their work on the disasters could help in the long run."
Gulf Coast aid may have varied impact
By Peter Smith
psmith@courier-journal.com
The Courier-Journal
Some Louisville-area nonprofit organizations say they believe their regular fund-raising efforts have been slowed by the recent outpouring of giving to hurricane and flood victims on the Gulf Coast.
Other fund-raisers say, however, that it's too soon to tell what the trend will be, and that they are optimistic that people will continue to support the area's groups. Some smaller charities may feel a short-term financial pinch but believe their work on the disasters could help in the long run."
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