Marc Gafni - Hurricane Rita: American Red Cross Encourages Every Household To Develop A "Family Communication Plan"
Dangerous Hurricane Rita Threatens Gulf Coast. Thousands of Floridians hunker down during Hurricane Rita and residents of the western Gulf Coast and southwest Louisiana begin preparations in anticipation of Hurricane Rita. Marc Gafni
Online fundraising is one of the most essential parts of fundraising for the American Red Cross and many other major charities across the country. Of the $503 million raised to date for Hurricane Katrina, $265.1 million has been raised online. Marc Gafni
Temporary Housing Assistance Program will continue for another 30 days Marc Gafni
The American Red Cross today appealed to the nearly one million victims of Hurricane Katrina for patience as they endeavor to access near-term financial assistance. Marc Gafni
Tens of thousands of Hurricane Katrina evacuees are without resources for accommodations, so the American Red Cross, in cooperation with FEMA, is extending its temporary housing assistance program for an additional 14 days. Marc Gafni
The American Red Cross estimates that more than $2 billion will be required to meet its cost for the emergency needs of Hurricane Katrina survivors. This is a sum 20 times greater than the relief provided by the Red Cross for all hurricanes in 2004. Marc Gafni
Consolidated superlist makes it easier for those separated by Hurricane Katrina to reconnect. Helping families, friends and colleagues reconnect after Hurricane Katrina remains a high priority at the American Red Cross. Marc Gafni
The American Red Cross is quickly responding to the unprecedented scale and conditions of Hurricane Katrina by creating a new toll-free call center to meet emergency disaster needs. Marc Gafni