So you want to help?

If you don't know where to go or what to do to help the victims of Katrina, start with these.
Please don't forget your own local food banks and charitable opportunities.

America's Second Harvest - 800-344-8070 - http://www.secondharvest.org/default.asp
Oprah's Angel Network - https://www.oprah.com/uyl/angel/donate/uyl_angel_donate.jhtml NOTE: Read the note about Katrina relief before making your decision.
American Red Cross: - 800-435-7669 - http://www.redcross.org/
Habitat for Humanity: - 800-422-4828 - http://www.habitat.org/
Missing People - 800-THE LOST - (800-843-5678) - http://www.missingkids.com/
Rescuing Pets - The National Humane Society - https://secure.hsus.org/01/disaster_relief_fund_2005? OR
Best Friends - Another pet site - http://news.bestfriends.org/index.cfm?page=specialreports&mode=cat&catid=04061773-BDB9-396E-9001EF6EC01318A4 click on the white cross with paw (upper right corner) to donate

Get Creative:
That's what Katrina Blackenship, the owner of katrina.com, did. She posted a ton of resources here.
Although she owns that domain name and uses it to promote her web design business, she quickly responded to the hurricane situation by temporarily converting it to a one-stop site listing resources for victims and those who want to help. In just a few days her site got more than 350,000 hits. What makes you unique? Can you take advantage of those talents or abilities and find a way to help? You don't have to feel helpless. Connect with others and give what you can--money, love, support.

First, last, and always, help IN YOUR HEART through prayer, meditation, imaging...whatever spiritual practice works for you will add immensely to the efforts being made. And as a last reminder today, don't forget yourselves, your family, and those you know near home. If my friends and neighbors are any barometer, there is NO ONE unaffected by this disaster and the plight of these people. I think it is important to remain positive and hopeful while doing what we can to bring the vision of resolution to life.