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WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Jo Ann Emerson (MO-08) today made the following statement about the damage following Hurricane Katrina.
“The entire Eighth Congressional District is devastated by the loss of life, the extent of the damage, and the sheer magnitude of the tragedy in the Gulf Coast. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who have been affected by this natural disaster of unthinkable proportions,” Emerson said.
Emerson has been supplied with information for those who wish to make donations to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina.
“As always, it is important to make certain that our charitable donations are going to reputable organizations who will put it to the best uses,” Emerson said.
For Cash Donations:
American Red Cross (800) HELP NOW (435-7669) English; (800) 257-7575 Spanish
Operation Blessing (800) 436-6348
America's Second Harvest (800) 344-8070
For Cash Donations and/or Volunteer Work:
Adventist Community Services (800) 381-7171
Catholic Charities, USA (703) 549-1390
Christian Disaster Response (941) 956-5183 or (941) 551-9554
Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (800) 848-5818
Church World Service (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
Salvation Army (800) SAL-ARMY (725-2769)
Southern Baptist Convention -- Disaster Relief (800) 462-8657, ext. 6440
United Methodist Committee on Relief (800) 554-8583
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