Connecticut Help To Hurricane Katrina Victims

The articles below show how Connecticut is helping victims of hurricane Katrina. Click on any of the links to learn more.

Connecticut Organizes Katrina Rescue Teams

Across Connecticut, relief organizations, lawmakers and community groups were scrambling to respond to those devastated by the hurricane. Most were seeking monetary donations, volunteers and supplies. (From the Hartford Courant)

Hurricane 2005 Relief and other Related Events:
Victims of Hurricane Katrina are attempting to recover from the massive storm that is still making its way across the Mid-Atlantic States. American Red Cross volunteers have been deployed to the hardest hit areas of Katrina’s destruction, supplying hundreds of thousands victims left homeless with critical necessities. By making a financial gift to Hurricane 2005 Relief, the Red Cross can provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to those in need.

Help From CT Heads To Areas Targeted By Hurricane

Overall, 100 volunteers from the northeast are preparing to head to the big easy - and for some of them, today was the day to check supplies before heading out.

Let's not forget our feathered and furry friends.

2005 ASPCA Disaster Relief Fund

The ASPCA disaster fund helps shelters and organizations accross the country that are impacted by natural disasters. Your donation today will go directly towards helping shelters impacted by Hurricane Katrina rebuild facilities and assist in their disaster recovery efforts.

From WFSB:

Across Connecticut, cities and towns, churches, lawmakers and aid groups were mobilizing Wednesday to send aid to those affected by Hurricane Katrina. The following is a list of what the organizations are seeking, and how to send help.

ARMORY DONATIONS Gov. M. Jodi Rell is asking citizens to donate bottled water, easily opened, non-perishable food and snacks, batteries, blankets, tarps and tents. Six state armory locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., beginning Thursday.

The locations are: HARTFORD: 360 Broad St. NEW HAVEN: 209 Goffe St. NEW LONDON: 249 Bayonet St. NORWALK: 290 New Canaan Ave. PUTNAM: 25 Keech St. WATERBURY: 64 Field St.

Corporations wishing to donate should contact Lt. Col. Robert Cody with the Connecticut National Guard at (860) 524-4951. Web site: http://www.ct.gov/governorrell/site/default.asp

AMERICAN RED CROSS The American Red Cross is seeking citizen volunteers for two-week deployments to help hurricane victims. Volunteers must first attend a two-day training course. Chapters across the state are sponsoring training. For further information, call: Charter Oak Chapter: 1-877-287-3327 Waterbury Chapter: 203-755-1137 The Red Cross is also seeking monetary donations. Checks should be made payable to the American Red Cross, with "Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort" in the memo line. The organization also accepts online donations. Web site: http://www.ctredcross.org/

SALVATION ARMY To donate money to the Salvation Army, call 1-800-SAL-ARMY. Checks marked "Hurricane Katrina" can be sent to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 628, Hartford, CT, 06142-0628. Donations can also be made at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club stores. The group is also seeking volunteers to join hurricane relief rescue teams. Those interested should visit the organization's Web site, or call (860) 543-8400. Web site: http://www.salvationarmy-ct-ri.org

AMERICARES AmeriCares has established a Hurricane Relief Fund. Those wishing to donate should make checks payable to AmeriCares, and note in the memo line that the donation is for Katrina. Checks may be sent to AmeriCares, 88 Hamilton Ave., Stamford, CT, 06092. Donations to the organization can also be made online. To contact AmeriCares by phone, call 1-800-486-HELP. Web site: http://www.americares.org

COUNCIL 4 AFSCME The state's largest AFL-CIO union activated its "Council 4 America" fund, first established after the Sept. 11 attacks. Union members and the general public are being urged to donate. Checks should be made payable to "Council 4 America" and checks should note "Hurricane Katrina Relief" in the memo line. Checks can be sent to Council 4 America, 444 East Main St., New Britain, CT, 06051. Web site: http://www.council4.org

CONNECTICUT FOOD BANK The Connecticut Food Bank is asking for financial donations to help food banks that have been wiped out by the hurricane. Funds will go directly to helping America's Second Harvest network food banks maintain or resume operations during relief efforts. To donate, call America's Second Harvest at (800) 771-2303. To make a donation directly to the Connecticut Food Bank, call (203) 469-5000, ext. 303. Web site: http://www.secondharvest.org