General ways in which to donate or help:

American Red Cross (online)

American Red Cross (phone)
800-HELP-NOW (435-7669) English, 800-257-7575 Spanish.

Salvation Army (online)

United Way (online)

Organizations suggested by FEMA

Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund -- they accept PayPal donations

Canadian Red Cross (online)

Center for Bioethics Human Dignity -- Donate used eyeglasses or new disposable contact lenses

KatrinaHousing.net -- locate or offer housing

ModestNeeds.org

United Way of the Gulf Coast

20 Ways to Help Hurricane Katrina Survivors -- No Cash Required

Where to donate clothing and non-perishable food items:

Operation Blessing -- Create and donate Disaster Relief Kits

World Care -- Donate Personal Hygiene Items, Emergency Supplies, First Aid Items and More -- Visit the World Care site to see what they are accepting.

World Care
320 South Wilmot Road
Tucson, Arizona 85711
(520) 514-1588

Chicago Bulls guard Chris Duhon, a Louisiana native, is also looking for help for his hometown of Slidell.

Stand Tall Foundation
C/O Chris Duhon
1151 N. State St.
Box 249
Chicago, IL 60610

United Methodist Committee on Relief -- They are accepting kits -- layette, flood, health, school, and more. Go to their site for information on the ingredients for the different kits and where to ship them.

First Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, LA is looking for items for newborn babies and their mothers.

First Baptist Church- Baton Rouge
529 Convention St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Items needed:

Diapers newborn to size 4 Wipes Rash ointment Thermometers Tylenol Gas Drops Bibs Bouncy Seat Socks Onesies Q-tips Rubbing alcohol Shampoo Washcloths Towels Lotion Combs Baby tubs Shoes Caps

Swings Cribs Crib Mattresess Sheets Bottles Nipples Pacifiers Formula Baby food Rice cereal Baby Carriers & Slings Car Safety Seats Women' s gowns Sanitary pads Nose suctions Strollers High chairs Diaper Bags Rattles & Teethers Baby oil

Survivor lists to aid in the search of friends and family affected by Hurricane Katrina:

Hurricane Katrina Survivors

Katrina Survivor-Connector List

Hurricane Katrina-Refugee Connect

Hurricane Katrina: Safe List

Hurricane Katrina Help and Hope

List of Yahoo Groups for a variety of Hurricane Katrina related issues: survivor lists, support, donations, discussion, etc.

How educators can help:

Teacher Fundraising Ideas

Kids Fundraising Ideas

NEA

NEA HIN/Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund
1201 16th Street NW
Suite 216
Washington, DC 20036

Hurricane Katrina resources for educators:

Reading A-Z -- free resources for teachers serving students affected by the hurricane

After Hurricane Katrina -- found at Scholastic

Facilitating Conversations with Youth

National Hurricane Center

Great Sites for Teaching About Hurricanes -- found at Education World