HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF
HOW YOU CAN HELP!
Our thoughts and prayers are with our NBCDI members in the Gulf Region and
all families affected by Hurricane Katrina. The immediate need for the refugees
is cash donations. We encourage you to contribute to the American Red Cross
(www.redcross.org) or the Salvation Army (www.salvationarmy.org) who are providing
front line relief to the hurricane victims. You may also consider giving to
local charities and faith-based organizations providing assistance to the victims.
No amount is too small.
NBCDI is working with our affiliates, specifically those in Baton Rouge, LA;
Houston, TX; and Atlanta, GA to develop a response to meet the needs of
young children and their families. Continue to check our website for further
information on NBCDI's response to the crisis created by Hurricane Katrina.
Helping Children Cope with Crisis: This workbook for African American Families
has useful tips and activities for helping children cope with disasters. A safety
plan is also included in this publication.
http://www.nbcdi.org/programs/aapp/aapp.asp
We urge you to reach out to your Senators and Congresspersons to request assistance
for the families and children affected by the hurricane, especially those in
New Orleans. It doesn't cost much to make a phone call!
Contact information: The White House (202)456-1414 and the U.S. Capitol, Senate
& Congress (202) 224-3121.
