Hurricane Disaster Relief


NY Times
8/30/05

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We at the Congregational Resource Guide know that many of you are seeking ways to support those who are suffering in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Here is our list of recommended disaster relief organizations, many of them faith-based. We have also included the names of a few "watchdog" organizations that evaluate charities.

Click on the organization name to open its Web site in a new browser window.

If you have feedback on any of the organizations listed, feel free to contact us at crg@alban.org.
 

 


 

Disaster Relief Organizations:


American Red Cross
800-435-7669


Hope Shall Bloom—UCC Hurricane Recovery Fund
866-822-8224, ext. 3211


America's Second Harvest
800-344-8070


Lutheran Disaster Response
800-638-3522


Adventist Community Services
800-381-7171


Mennonite Disaster Service
717-859-2210


B'nai B'rith International
888-388-4224


Nazarene Disaster Response
888-256-5886


Catholic Charities USA
800-919-9338


Operation Blessing
800-436-6348


Christian Disaster Response
941-956-5183 or 941-551-9554


Operation USA
800-678-7255


Christian Reformed World Relief Committee
800-848-5818


Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
800-872-3283


Church World Service
800-297-1516


Salvation Army
800-725-2769


Convoy of Hope
417-823-8998


Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Relief
800-462-8657, ext. 6440


Episcopal Relief and Development
800-334-7626, ext. 5129


United Jewish Communities
877-277-2477


Feed the Children
800-525-7575


United Methodist Committee on Relief
800-554-8583


Friends Disaster Service
330-650-4975


Week of Compassion
317-713-2450


Hearts with Hands
828-667-1912


 


"Watchdog" Organizations:


American Institute of Philanthropy
773-529-2300


Charity Navigator
201-818-1288


BBB Wise Giving Alliance
703-276-0100


GuideStar
757-229-463


Charities Aid Foundation
703-549-8931


InterAction
202-667-8227