I've put this together quickly. There's so many people to be helped and so many organization and people willing to provide assistance. I'm using this space on my website to compile a listing of those organizations where people may make donations in one way or another to assist. Please keep them in mind--$5, $10, or more, a little from each will combine to help. Because I am a romance author, many of these listings do come from the supportive romance community in particular. This listing does not encompass all, but it will provide at least a start...

Yahoo Groups that may assist in locating lost loved ones (humans and pets)

Library Assistance Needs

Aid for Booksellers

Red Cross

Need help finding a loved one? Please call the Red Cross.

1-866-GET-INFO (1-866-438-4636)

Petfinder.com

Assisting with temporary relief efforts for homeless pets.

CNN.com

A lengthy list of organizations through which to donate and/or volunteer.

ASPCA Disaster Relief Fund

Helping displaced pets.

Adopt-a-Chapter - RWA Chapter Help for Louisiana

From J.C. Wilder -- "I am a member of SOLA, the Southern Louisiana RWA Chapter. Many of the members of this group have lost their homes and everything they own in the wake of Katrina. I'm taking up a collection for the SOLA chapter members to help them out with immediate expenses such as food, water and lodging. You can make a contribution via PayPal to: Wilderwriter2005 @ cs . com (no spaces)"

An update from Kathryn Falk's SOS Hurricane Update regarding J.C.'s efforts in Louisiana:

HELP NEEDED IN LOUISIANA

Lisa Hamilton (known to you as author JC Wilder/Dominique Adair) went to Louisiana to help at the shelters as soon as Katrina hit. I hope everyone can pitch in and help.

The Red Cross is NOT there, FEMA is NOT there.

Lisa said that they are desperately in need of LARGE men's and women's clothes, the bigger the better. (3-5X) She said that many of the women are getting on the buses to the shelters naked, only a sheet wrapped around them, because they have NOTHING to wear.

She also needs duffel bags to put the clothes in and children's toys...anything to distract the children from their harsh reality. Because the predominant number of children are African-American, if you choose to send Barbies, dolls, or anything of that nature, please give them a toy to snuggle with that they can relate to. Send all items to:

Please do not mark the outside of the packages as anything noteworthy. Lisa said she will try to blog about what's going on as time, energy, and electricity allows. Her blog is at http://jcwilder.blogspot.com

Also from Kathryn Falk's SOS Hurricane Update. To subscribe to this email or to find out more information contact barrowlady@aol.com:

Your contribution is deductible if check (made out to SOS AMERICA, INC) or receipt for purchases, is sent to --

Nancy will send you a receipt. She can also take your credit card, if you prefer to donate in this form.

1 800 989 8816 (ext 12) Nancy

SEND ALL SUPPLIES TO ADDRESS BELOW.

Checks sent directly to Texas should be made out to Kathryn Falk. If you benefit from a tax deduction, make out check to SOS America,Inc., and send to Brooklyn address, the TERRIFIC Nancy will make the transaction.

Many of the same supplies we needed for the soldiers are needed in Texas. The women don't have cosmetics, shampoo/conditioners, towels, sheets. The men need razers, hygiene products. The children need toys, aspirins, over the counter medications, powder for the water (lemonade, crystal lite), toys, stuffed animals.

From Enchanted in Romance

Ways you can help:

 Make a hurricane box

What is this you ask?

Get any shoe box and fill it with little things for example:

toy cars for kids, barbie dolls, traveling sewing box, jacks, coloring books, small books, dental floss, granola bars, marbles anything for children that they can play with. Anything small that you can pack. If you would like to donate underwears, boys or girls, they need that too wrap it around tightly like a ball. In just one shoe box you can pack it with about 10 items. Once you done wrap it with any brown wrapping paper and tape it good then send it to your local Salvation Army. They are accepting items to take to the victims in that area.

Wheelchairs

Yes people especially the elderly need wheel chairs. So many are unable to walk or have no legs you can donate a wheel chair or contribute financially for a wheel chair.

Visit Joni and Friends

www.joniandfriends.org

It's only $150 for one wheel chair but that one wheel chair can help a person move unlike someone who has none

SCBWI--Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.

SCBWI comfort Kits for Children Displaced by Hurricane Katrina

SCBWI to Donate Comfort Kits

The SCBWI will be assembling Comfort Kits for children who have been displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Each kit will contain:

Kits for children ages 3 to 8 will have picture books (hard or soft cover) and a small stuffed animal. Kits for children ages 8 to 12 will have chapter books/novels (hard or soft cover) and an age-appropriate non-electronic toy (marbles, jacks, puzzles, action figures, etc.).

If you would like to contribute, we are asking SCBWI members to donate new or like-new books (hard or soft cover) and NEW toys or stuffed animals. The SCBWI will provide the tote bags, toothbrush sets, and flashlights. The SCBWI Executive Office staff will assemble the kits and see that they are distributed to Hurricane Katrina relief shelters around the country.

This is a concrete way that you can help children through your membership and our organization. Send items to arrive BEFORE September 25th to:

If you would rather contribute money, please make a check out to "SCBWI Katrina Relief Fund" and mail to the address above -- we will use it to purchase the necessary items. A $15 donation will sponsor one Comfort Kit.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity. Together we can make an amazing difference in the lives of these children.

Please spread this information to your SCBWI friends who don't participate on the Boards and to non-SCBWI members who might be interested in donating books or toys. You can point non-members to:

http://www.scbwi.org/katrinahelp.htm.

Aid for Booksellers Affected by Katrina

The Antiquarian Booksellers' Benevolent Fund (ABBF) is a nonprofit charitable organization established to help booksellers who have faced catastrophic circumstances as a result of natural disaster, sickness, or other unforeseen event.

Established and administered by the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), the funds are available to all booksellers, regardless of ABAA affiliation. Donations may be made by check, payable to "Antiquarian Booksellers' Benevolent Fund" and addressed to:

You may also call ABAA headquarters at (212) 944-8291 or e-mail hq@abaa.org to contribute via credit card.

Listing of yahoo groups for help for Katrina Victims:

katrinaopenrooms . Katrina Open Rooms

KatrinaAnimalHelp . Katrina Animal Help

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KatrinaAnimalHelp/

The purpose of this group is to serve as a network for animal rescues,fosterhomes,tranporters ,shelters,Katrina victimstrying to find their pets,& animal lovers who wish to help these in nocent victims.You DO NOT need to join this group in order to postmessages here.Anyone can post but please keep your messages to thesubject of helping the animal victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Katrina-Pet-Rescue-info . Katrina-Rescue-info

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Katrina-Pet-Rescue-info/

This is a place to POST & SWAP & SHARE info.Anything that will help the animals & the groups that are trying to help the animals....pets affected by Hurricane Katrina PLEASE make sure your subject line is meaningful, tothe content in the message, to make this an easy list to navigate andread.

houston_pet_care_volunteers . Houston Pet Care

Volunteers http://groups.yahoo.com/group/houston_pet_care_volunteers/

This group was formed on 8/30/05 to help evacuees with pets who have come to Houston to escape hurricane Katrina and thedevastating aftermath. This list is for evacuees who have pet care needs aswell as volunteers who are willing to assist by allowing pets into theirhomes temporarily or by doing hotel pet visits. This forum is also open to hotel staff or anyone elsewho is trying to help with pet related dilemmas due to the hurricane.

Hurricane_Katrina_Help . Hurricane Katrina Survivor Locator Group

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hurricane_Katrina_Help/

This group is being started to help survivors of Hurricane Katrina let friends/family members know of their location and to allow friends/family members to search for missing loved ones. It also comprises a database that people can search. Hopefully, this will provide a centralized list that will be of benefit.

hurricane_katrina_survivors . Survivors Of Hurricane

katrinaopenrooms . Katrina Open Rooms

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/katrinaopenrooms/

This group is dedicated to matching up those displaced from hurricane Katrina to people who have empty rooms where they canstay, at least temporarily.Send emails to the group to announce or request space.Coordinate locations via private emails. Add your information tothe database if you have space and can help.

KatrinaAnimalHelp . Katrina Animal Help

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KatrinaAnimalHelp/

The purpose of this group is to serve as a network for animal rescues,fosterhomes,tranporters ,shelters,Katrina victimstrying to find their pets,& animal lovers who wish to help these in nocent victims.You DO NOT need to join this group in order to postmessages here.Anyone can post but please keep your messages to thesubject of helping the animal victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Katrina-Pet-Rescue-info . Katrina-Rescue-info

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Katrina-Pet-Rescue-info/

This is a place to POST & SWAP & SHARE info.Anything that will help the animals & the groups that are trying to help the animals....pets affected by Hurricane Katrina PLEASE make sure your subject line is meaningful, tothe content in the message, to make this an easy list to navigate andread.

houston_pet_care_volunteers . Houston Pet Care

Volunteers http://groups.yahoo.com/group/houston_pet_care_volunteers/

This group was formed on 8/30/05 to help evacuees with pets who have come to Houston to escape hurricane Katrina and the devastating aftermath. This list is for evacuees who have pet care needs aswell as volunteers who are willing to assist by allowing pets into theirhomes temporarily or by doing hotel pet visits. This forum is also open to hotel staff or anyone elsewho is trying to help with pet related dilemmas due to the hurricane.

Hurricane_Katrina_Help . Hurricane Katrina Survivor Locator Group

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hurricane_Katrina_Help/

This group is being started to help survivors of Hurricane Katrina let friends/family members know of their location and to allow friends/family members to search for missing loved ones. It also comprises a database that people can search. Hopefully, this will provide a centralized list that will be of benefit.

hurricane_katrina_survivors . Survivors Of Hurricane

Katrina http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hurricane_katrina_survivors/

This group was created to help the people who were among the evacuees and survivors of Hurricane Katrina find their loved ones.

You do not need to join in order to post messages here.

cothconvoy . COTH_Katrina_HorseConvoy

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/cothconvoy/

This group is for members of the Chronicle of the Horse online forum who will be convoying to provide supplies and rescue to horses in areas afflicted by Hurricane Katrina.

katrinahelpline . Hurricane Katrina Help Group

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/katrinahelpline/

The Hurricane Katrina Help Group has been formed to assist La, Miss & Ala residence with loca ting Contractors, Survival Items such a Generators & Food Resources along with assistance on how to obtain FEMA Relief funds that may be available dueto the disaster following Hurricane Katrina. Please join us if you are in need of assistance or know someone who is and we will do ourbest to offer you the best info/resource/contacts that we have access to.

katrina_survivors . Katrina Survivors Message Board

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/katrina_survivors/

A community disaster service for family and survivors of Hurricane Katrina in Southeast USA August 2005 . A Message boardfor persons affected ,offers of support, relocation, family reunions, lostand missing persons,finding relatives. A basic point ofcommunications for family, friends, and survivors of Hurricane Katrina August 292005. Please use discretion, and treat this board as anemergency means of alternative communications. Use Database Link toorganize location and need . Make new ones as needed. Use Keywords ,Family Name, City, State etc. in Subject Header to facilitate those scanning emails.

katrinarelief . Katrina relief and relocation

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/katrinarelief/

This group is intended to help facilitate temporary housing for those displaced from their homes due to Hurricane Katrina.We want to thank those families that are welcoming into their homes thevictims of hurricane Katrina.

DIVIDED_WE_STAND . Apart But Standing Strong!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DIVIDED_WE_STAND/

This group is for those that are searching for their love ones due to the tradegy of Hurricane Katrina. You are welcome topost ads and messages for your love ones missing.

katrina-refugees . Katrina Refugees

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/katrina-refugees/

This is a clearinghouse for any and all informationrelating to refugees from Hurricane Katrina. Get in touch withother refugees, extend offers of help, advertise needs.

katrinasmissing . Hurricane Katrina

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/katrinasmissing/

Please post your information if you are looking for someone who is missing. Someone may be looking for you, tell them you're OK,or how to contact you.If you have any information that you think may helpwith the Hurricane victims, post it here.

NO-Katrina . Hurricane Katrina Support

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NO-Katrina/

Post information about missing relatives, offersupport, and advice. Please use this board to donate to victims, provide resources, job listings, charity information, and pass along otherhelpful information regarding assistance and support.

KatrinaHurricane . Hurricane Katrina

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KatrinaHurricane/

This is a group for victims, and deplaced people to help find there loved ones, pets, co-workers and relatives, that arelost, and displaced because of Hurricane Katrina.. Also, a place to put photos from the aftermath, and photos of missing loved ones

hurricanefriendfamilyfinder . Hurricane Katrina Family/Friend Finder

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hurricanefriendfamilyfinder/

This group, hopefully will reconnect family and friends displaced by Hurricane Katrina.The purpose is to update peopleaffected and those worried about others.

KatrinaAid . Hurricane Katrina Aid & Support

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KatrinaAid/

The purpose of this group is to provide informationand updates on the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina, and to offer a place where those who can offer relief can be matched up with those whoneed it. We will be looking for needed supplies donations, offers of assistance or shelter, messages and resources for locating family members. Please join and post your offers and ideas for helping or sources for more information.

KatrinaHitHard . Katrina Support

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KatrinaHitHard/

This group is open to anyone in the gulf coast needing help or willing to pass on any help in making contact with loved ones in the damage zone of hurricane katrina

findfamilyfromkatrina . Find Family &Friends/Hurricane Katrina

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/findfamilyfromkatrina/

This is a message board for people looking for information on families and friends they've lost contact with in the disaster of Hurricane Katrina. A place to put messages and help people reconnect who may not be able to get thru on phone lines.

NewOrleans-refugee-info . New Orleans LA Katrina Refugee info

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NewOrleans-refugee-info/

This group, formed August 30, 2005, is intended to help refugees of Hurricane Katrina learn about current conditions of specific neighborhoods, and lost or missing loved ones &friends. Please look here, share reports of current conditions, ask about certain areas of New Orleans, get and give any information you might have.

KatrinaReliefHouston . Houston's Katrina Relief Group

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KatrinaReliefHouston/

Hurricane Katrina has sent many thousands of evacuaeesto the Houston Metro area. We want to welcome them to Houston andhelp with needed items. Major relief organizations are the best way get emergency help, but sometimes, a little extra help is needed when the demands are so great. KRH can only help those refugees in the Houston Metroarea.

Animal Wish List

AnimalWishList@yahoogroups.com

This is a group where pet owners, rescuers, organizations,& animal loving individuals can come to post messages about the items, supplies, volunteer work, &/or funds they need help with in caring for animals. If you can fulfill any animal wish list, please do.

Library Assistance Information from TOOT-Books Yahoogroups list:

This is from the Thursday issue of Publishers Lunch. Feel free to forward it.

The American Library Association has an extensive page with status reports from libraries all over the affected areas, along with some requests identifying libraries' greatest needs [e.g. the state library of Louisiana really needs printers and computers to help evacuees search for information and print and file assistance forms; ALA http://click.email-publisher.com/maadXrGabj8Kla2wPXmbaeQxXH/

The Texas Library Association is collecting financial donations, which can be earmarked for libraries in Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi. TLA http://click.email-publisher.com/maadXrGabj8Kma2wPXmbaeQxXH/

Features Editor for The Daily Advertiser in Lafayette, LA and RWA member Cheré Coen is collecting books for shelters in her town [bacoen@cox.net] and fellow RWA member Connie Rachel is collecting books for shelters in Baton Rouge [ddracha@aol.com].

Author Sites With More Opportunities for Giving:

Lucy Monroe's Resource List for Giving

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