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Washington, DC - Congressman Mike Rogers said today the citizens of Alabama’s Third District are already reaching out to help those devastated by Hurricane Katrina, and opening their hearts and homes to assist with recovery efforts.
“This is one of the worst natural disasters to ever have hit our shores, and every show of support – no matter how small – will go a long way towards helping these folks recover from this tragedy,” Rogers said.
Third District citizens interested in volunteering or making a donation in support of recovery efforts should call or visit the website of one of the organizations listed below.
American Red Cross
1-800-HELP NOW (435-7669) English, or 1-800-257-7575 Spanish
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Equipment and Material Donations
1-800-440-6728
The Salvation Army
1-800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769)
The United Way
national.unitedway.org
Volunteers of America
1-800-859-4431
Operation Blessing
1-800-436-6348
America’s Second Harvest
1-800-344-8070
Adventist Community Services
1-800-381-7171
Catholic Charities, USA
703 549-1390
Christian Disaster Response
941-956-5183 or 941-551-9554
Christian Reformed World Relief Committee
1-800-848-5818
Church World Service
1-800-297-1516
Convoy of Hope
417-823-8998
Lutheran Disaster Response
800-638-3522
Mennonite Disaster Service
717-859-2210
Nazarene Disaster Response
888-256-5886
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
800-872-3283
Southern Baptist Convention -- Disaster Relief
1-800-462-8657, ext. 6440
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