Hurricane Katrina Relief Charities - October 2005
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During the remaining 3 months of 2005, Charity.com will be doing something a little different than our normal Charity of the Month feature. Each month we will spotlight 3 different organizations relating to the relief efforts of Hurricane Katrina and Rita. It is our hope that this expanded approach will provide information that everyone can utilize for their own donation, volunteering or informative needs.
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Mississippi Hurricane Recovery Fund
The Mississippi Hurricane Recovery Fund has been set up by Governor Haley Barbour to serve as the state’s central clearinghouse for corporations, organizations, and individuals to donate to the hundreds of thousands of Mississippians who are recovering and preparing to rebuild from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.
Donate or volunteer. Or both. Everyone makes a difference.
ABOUT THIS FUND
The Mississippi Hurricane Recovery Fundis non-profit organization established to serve as a means for corporations, organizations, and individuals wishing to donate money, goods, and services. Many individuals, companies, and volunteers are stepping forward in big ways to help Mississippians. If you would like to join us in this overwhelming challenge, we appreciate everything you can offer.
We will carefully match your donations or offers of volunteers and time with the needs of our citizens and communities. This fund will be used to meet the immediate and long-term needs of Mississippi for years to come.
Thank you for your generous contribution. Working together, we will rebuild a Mississippi that exceeds anything we've ever known.
DONATE to the Mississippi Hurricane Recovery Fund
If you want to donate money, equipment, goods, or services, http://www.mississippirecovery.com/donate/ please click here. There is a complete list of goods and services that are greatly needed to help all Mississippians affected by this unprecedented natural disaster.
VOLUNTEER
If you want to volunteer, there are many opportunities in communities statewide and in the Mississippi Hurricane Recovery Fund call center in Jackson.
Hurricane Katrina left massive damage in its wake. Voulunteers are needed to assist in all phases of the recovery effort.
Medical Personnel
Those left behind are in great need of medical assistance. Qualified individuals can offer their assistance by calling the following numbers: Doctors (601) 987-3079, Nurses (601) 497-8022, EMT's (601) 576-8085.
Other Volunteers
The Red Cross, Salvation Army, and other organizations need your help. Please contact them directly for information about opportunities. You may contact the Red Cross at 1-866-GET-INFO or the Salvation Army at 1-800-SAL-ARMY.
Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Services
As your State Office of Volunteerism, our mission is to support all Mississippians to volunteer in their own communities. Visit our website at www.MCVS.org.
To register as a volunteer for Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief call the Mississippi Hurricane Recovery Hotline at 1-866-230-8903 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST).
Mississippi Hurricane Recovery Fund
P.O. Box 22656
Jackson, Mississippi 39225-2656
tel: 1-866-230-8903 or 1-601-981-1247
web: http://www.mississippirecovery.com/
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The Humane Society of South Mississippi
The Humane Society of South Mississippi (HSSM) is a non-profit, charitable organization. Their mission is to protect the animals of South Mississippi through sheltering and innovative spay/neuter, adoption and health programs. The HSSM’s shelter and operational capabilities were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, however, they somehow were able to save over 120 of the animals that survived and their staff and volunteers have contributed significantly to the relief efforts in Louisiana as well. Help make their shelter operational again, so they can service the homeless animals of our community once the disaster relief runs out.
A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF The Humane Society of South Mississippi
As you may already know our shelter was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Our immediate needs are being taken care of by HSUS, Project Halo and animal control officers from around the SE region.
They are currently taking all of the animals we receive to Hattiesburg where the strays are being held for a minimum of 30 days. If you have a rescue group or would be able to place some of these animals, please call 888-722-3106. There is a huge need for assistance at the end of the holding period to place these precious animals in homes where they will be loved and cared for. If you can assist in this fashion, please call the number above and register.
VMAT is being demobilized today. I was notified of the order yesterday. We are in desperate need of veterinarians and vet techs to volunteer here in Gulfport to attend to the animals that are coming to us. We are sheltering more than 100 animals at this time, most of which require medical attention and care.
Please email me names, contact info and dates of availability on anyone who can help care for these abandoned animals. We are going to need help for at least the next two months.
If you would like to help, but are not currently a licensed veterinarian or vet tech, please contact Dr. Carla Huston, DVM, and she will get you accredited. She has assured me that process is quick and painless.
I am writing to ask you for your help to make our shelter operational again, so we can service the homeless animals of our community once the disaster relief runs out. As I mentioned above, our shelter was devastated. Our building took 4′ of water and our vehicles were totaled. I have put together a list of things we lost and will need to become operational. The list is extensive and runs the gamut from pickup trucks to cotton swabs. Please help however you can.
I sat down and cried when I first laid eyes on our shelter and saw our staff with no water and no electricity working to shovel through the debris, while they cared for the 120 animals that survived. I am here to tell you that the people that care for our homeless animals have inspired me! They were driving to the shelter to make sure these animals had care when they didn’t know if they had enough gas to get back home.
Please forward this list to anyone who could be of assistance . We are a non-profit so I will be happy to provide a tax ID number to any donor who requests it.
Financial donations can be made to the Humane Society of South Mississippi’s Katrina Relief fund in any of the following ways:
1) Donate to the HSSM online through HSSM’s Pay Pal account https://www.hsosm.org/donate.asp via this secure link:
This link will take you to the secure donation page being used by HSSM.
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2) You may mail donations to HSSM, 13756 Washington Ave., Gulfport, MS 39503.
3) Donations can be made at any Hancock Bank Branch in the name of HSSM Katrina Relief fund.
NEEDS LIST FOR The Humane Society of South Mississippi
Washing Machines (2)
Dryers (2)
Computers (9)
Printers (9)
Refrigerators (3)
Computer work stations (5) **The actual computers and the desks**
Food prep pans @ Sams. We use these for litter pans. Need 40. You can get 2 for under $20.
Copy Machine (3) large
Office chairs (10)
4 drawer file cabinets (9)
2 drawer file cabinets (3)
Copy Paper
Ink pens/pencils
Notepads
Sharpies
Highlighters
Dry Erase Pens
Fine Point Markers
Hanging file folders
Manila folders 2 prong metal
Storage cabinet (8)
Drinking water cooler dispenser (6)
Assorted desk organizers
Staplers (4)
Electric pencil sharpener
Cash registers (3)
4’Metal desks (3)
Roll shelf carts (3)
Fax, copier, scanner (1)
Digital camera (1)
Wheelbarrow (3)
Large storage shed (2)
Window air conditioners (3)
55 Gallon Rubbermaid/Industrial containers (2)
75’ water hoses (7) heavy duty
Spray nozzles for hoses
Push brooms (2)
Brooms/dust pans (8)
Long Handle scrub brushes (5)
Wheels for Rubbermaid garbage cans (10)
55-gallon Rubbermaid garbage cans (10)
Riding lawn mower
Laundry soap
Lysol Spray
Zip strips, multiple sizes
Fly Off
MISC Companies with products we need:
* LinkPoint credit card machine http://www.linkpoint.com (888) 222-0071
* Microchip Scanner http://www.avidmicrochip.com (800) 434-2843
* Industrial Washer/Dryer (1) http://www.ipsousa.com (800) 872-4776
* Telecheck check machine http://www.telecheck.com (800) 366-1054
* Ejay animal ID bands (Pink and Blue Large and small) http://www.tabband.com (800) 521-5123
* Cat grabbers (Long (2), Short (3)) & 5’ Catchpoles (2) http://www.ketch-all.com (877) 538-2425
* Construction type trailers (2) http://www.satelliteco.com/ (800) 453-1299
6’ Industrial metal freezer racks with wheels (10) http://www.ckitchen.com (800) 555-0666
* Pickup truck with removable camper shells
* Plexiglass cage card holders (800) http://www.vetproducts.com (800)-299-9525
**note** This company also has large stacked cages
We have “needs” items registered at our local Home Depot. You can call 228-867-9925 ext. 432 and purchase items with credit card over the phone. They will then notify me and we will pick up. You can also purchase a gift card at Lowe’s, Home Depot, Office Max or Depot or Sam’s/Walmart and we can go purchase the items needed. Gift cards can be mailed to the shipping address below.
Other items can be shipped to: HSSM, 13756 Washington Ave., Gulfport, MS 39503. If you have any questions, please call me, Tara High, at 228-669-8272.
Thank you for helping us put our shelter back together so we can care for and serve the homeless animals of our community.
Tara High
HSSM President
The Humane Society of South Mississippi
13756 Washington Ave.
Gulfport, MS 39503
tel: 1-228-863-4394
web: http://www.hssm.org/
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Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and her immense devastation, former Presidents Bush and Clinton established the Bush-Clinton Katrina Funds to provide relief and rebuilding resources to help the victims of this disaster. These charitable funds will collect cash and in-kind donations and work with the governors of the affected states to coordinate both the short and long term relief efforts.
Donate to the fund now.
This link will take you to the secure donation page being used by the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund.
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Donations to support relief for victims of Hurricane Katrina and rebuilding along the Gulf Coast may be made to the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund of the Greater Houston Community Foundation or to the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund of the William J. Clinton Foundation. Both Foundations are exempt from income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and donations to both Foundations are deductible as charitable contributions.
If you prefer to mail in your donation, checks should be made out to the "Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund", and should be sent to:
Office of President George H.W. Bush
Re: Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund
10000 Memorial Drive, Suite 900
Houston, TX 77024
Donations will be to the Greater Houston Community Foundation's Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund.
OR
Office of President William J. Clinton
Re: Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund
55 W 125th Street
New York, NY 10027
Donations will be to the William J. Clinton Foundation's Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund.
Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund
web: http://bushclintonkatrinafund.org/
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