UK universities offer places to Katrina students
More than 50 universities in the United Kingdom are offering discounts on fees and accommodation to students displaced from the 24 American universities affected by hurricane Katrina. »
Wednesday, Sep. 14, 2005
Local merchant turns relief volunteer
When Mark Johnston began watching coverage of the Hurricane Katrina disaster, the images he saw of children and the elderly convinced him to do something drastic. »
Community pulls together to help Lousiana couple wed
Dozens of storm evacuees and some local firefighters sat on the moist benches inside DeSoto Caverns. A couple stood beneath the stalactites, in front of the multicolored fountain, and tearfully recited their wedding vows. »
A one-family rescue crew
Paul West isn’t that different from thousands of other Houstonians, who as volunteers and donors, welcomed Katrina survivors. »
Corporate Katrina gifts could top $1B
Corporate donations to help victims of Hurricane Katrina are now more than $400 million and could eventually exceed $1 billion, according to a published report. »
Hurricane Katrina: Unprecedented pace of donations
Americans have contributed at least $788-million to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. »
Tuesday, Sep. 13, 2005
4 yo raises $5000 for Katrina aid
A four-year-old Cincinnati boy has taken down his lemonade stand that raised more than $5,000 for victims of Hurricane Katrina in about eight days. »
Sunday, Sep. 11, 2005
Recognizing our local heroes
Today is a living reminder of the best and worst our country has to offer its people and the rest of the world in what it means to be an American. »
Saturday, Sep. 10, 2005
Acts of charity abound in Bay State
Bay State Good Samaritans are outdoing one another with their acts of generosity as they prepare to help homeless Katrina victims, including those arriving at Otis Air National Guard Base in Bourne. »
Old Dog Saves Owner From Katrina
George Mitchell’s dog may be one of the most unlikely heroes to emerge in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. »
Volunteers Make Life a Little Easier for Hurricane Rescue Workers, Evacuees
As evacuations and recovery work continue in New Orleans, Americans are pitching in to aid evacuees and help the rescue workers. Mike O’Sullivan reports from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, businesses and residents are doing what they can to assist with the relief work. »
Friday, Sep. 9, 2005
Heroes come in all ages
The debate over what went wrong with the response to Hurricane Katrina will rage for months, if not years. But disasters also bring out the best in many people. Amid the recriminations, it can be too easy to lose sight of the many acts of unsung bravery and generosity that alleviated suffering and prevented the awful death toll from going even higher. The stories of Americans pitching in to help each other, without regard to color or class, are inspiring. Here are just a few: »
Anonymous heroes stand, deliver for Katrina’s evacuees
Just before Hurricane Katrina slammed into the South, the U.S. Census Bureau moved Detroit to the top of its list of the country’s poorest cities. But the storm that chewed up and swallowed New Orleans reminded us that, when it comes to deciding who is poor and who is rich, spirit counts, too. »
Volunteer hot line overwhelmed: needs to pull the plug
The city of Greenville says it is temporarily suspending its Hurricane Katrina volunteer hot line. »
IRS: U.S. Workers Can Donate Their Leaves for Charity
The Internal Revenue Service announced a program Thursday to encourage workers to turn vacation time and sick days into charitable contributions to aid Hurricane Katrina victims. »
Experienced Princeton volunteer search-rescue group deploys disaster teams to South
A search and rescue foundation with its roots in Princeton has mobilized some 200 volunteers to aid recovery efforts from Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana. »
Louisiana Churches Play Role in Rescue Effort
As rescue and relief efforts continue in New Orleans, displaced residents are coping as best they can, often with the help of small private organizations such as churches. VOA’s Mike O’Sullivan reports from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on how a local congregation is helping out. »
Texas game wardens rescue 5000
Texas Parks and Wildlife rescue teams have plucked 5,000 stranded New Orleans residents from their rooftops and homes, marking their first out-of-state mission in their 110-year history. »
Branson Ducks rescue hundreds of hurricane victims
Six employees of Ride the Ducks returned Tuesday from helping rescue Hurricane Katrina victims. »
Thursday, Sep. 8, 2005
Area residents donate clothes, toys, even dental care, to victims
For the past few days, Sharon Anderson’s home has been a refuge for a friend and her seven family members displaced by Hurricane Katrina. »
Hurricane victims reunited - Incredible help
In the aftermath of tragedy, Kathy Dearman has found her happy ending. »
Donors’ contributions for evacuees called unbelievable
Arizonans donated more than $100,000 worth of clothing, hygiene products and toys in 24 hours alone for Hurricane Katrina evacuees taking shelter in Phoenix, a Salvation Army official said Tuesday. »
Wednesday, Sep. 7, 2005
Amateur radio networks help victims of the hurricane
With telephones down and wireless service disrupted, at least one group of people did manage last week to use technology to come to the rescue of those in need. »
From Evacuee To Volunteer
She’s a Katrina victim from New Orleans, who says she feels like a queen. The generosity and compassion of East Texas, is making her find a way to give back. »
Thousands volunteer to help with local shelters
About 3,000 in West Knoxville who’ve volunteered to maintain the shelters and take care of the evacuees say they are ready to go. »
Mothers, children reunited after Hurricane Katrina
Rescue workers are resorting to shoe leather and lots of old-fashioned detective work to reunite some of the hundreds of families blown apart by Hurricane Katrina. »
Salon helps women look, feel good after disaster
Patricia Morgan sat in the salon chair talking with Natasha Redmon about her family, which was evacuated to Texas, about the nights she slept under a bridge in New Orleans and about the strength she gained from her experiences over the past week. »
Tuesday, Sep. 6, 2005
Canada: relief convoy, mobile hosptials
Prime Minister Paul Martin was dockside Tuesday as a Canadian relief convoy prepared to depart Tuesday afternoon for hurricane-ravaged Louisiana. »
Habitat For Humanity “Constrcution Blitz” To Build Homes For Hurricane Victims
A group famous for building homes for the poor is planning a construction blitz in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. »
Salvation Army begins housing people
The Salvation Army began housing 150 displaced persons at the Eagle Crest Camp near Peoria on Monday. »