My heart and prayers go out to the families and communities along the Gulf coast that have been devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
Below, you will find a list of websites and phone numbers where you can get more information on ways to help. Our prayers are important. But, as President Kennedy said, "God's work on earth must truly be our own." It is clear that this disaster will require an unprecedented response from the federal government. As a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will be working closely with Senators and officials from the affected states to respond to their needs.
Let me emphasize that each and every one of us can make a difference. At times like this, we are reminded that we truly are one American family. And families look out for one another. I have no doubt that Iowans will open up their hearts and be as generous as possible in the days, weeks, and months ahead.
American Red Cross
1-800-HELP NOW (435-7669) English
1-800-257-7575 Spanish
Iowa Red Cross Chapters
Central Iowa Chapter, Des Moines
American Red Cross of the Tri-States Chapter, Dubuque
Grant Wood Area Chapter, Cedar Rapids
Hawkeye Chapter, Waterloo
Mahaska County Chapter, Oskaloosa
Iowa Rivers Chapter, Marshalltown
Loess Hills Chapter, Council Bluffs
Siouxland Area Chapter, Sioux City
Lincoln Way Chapter, Ames
Southern Prairie Chapter, Ottumwa
America’s Second Harvest
1-800-344-8070
Adventist Community Services
1-800-381-7171
Catholic Charities, USA
1-800-919-9338
Christian Disaster Response
941-956-5183 or 941-551-9554
Christian Reformed World Relief Committee
1-800-848-5818
Church World Service
1-800-297-1516
Convoy of Hope
417-823-8998
Corporation for National and Community Service Disaster Relief Fund
(202) 606-6718
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
1-800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769)
Southern Baptist Convention -- Disaster Relief
1-800-462-8657, ext. 6440
United Jewish Communities
1-800-462-8657, ext. 6440
United Methodist Committee on Relief
1-800-554-8583
