Help Katrina Victims

I'm sure people are starting to rally around and organize, but there is a definate feeling of helplessness from those of us who live far away from the disaster -- like NY/NJ. I can't really go down there and volunteer without causing more a problem.

Right now, besides praying, the best that all of us can do is donate money to the different relief agencies. Network for Good has a pretty comprehensive list of charities from the Red Cross to Animal Rescue shelters. They also had a link to Habitat for Humanity's New Orleans chapter, which will definately have a lot of work from them once the rebuilding begins.

Give some money now, give some later. Donate blood which is always needed. Take a few less trips in your car in order to conserve gasoline.

If you really feel helpless, you could always volunteer locally to help disadvantaged people. There are people all over America who need help that would appreciate it.

LINK: http://www.networkforgood.org/topics/animal_environ/hurricanes/