Katrina Relief

For those of you who want to contribute, but have been overwhelmed by the many different options as well as the fear that the Red Cross may not direct your money exactly where you'd like, please check out the Baton Rouge Area Foundation link I've posted.

A friend of mine who turned me onto BRAF explains, "Baton Rouge has not only doubled in size overnight, it has become the focal point for relief efforts for New Orleans. During this emergency rescue phase, BRAF has the expertise on the ground to have the greatest impact. Not only are they are coordinating with Red Cross and FEMA, they have mobilized the local nonprofit infrastructure to respond in specific ways that are impossible for the larger Federal efforts. In terms of the relocation and stabilization effort, BRAF has developed the networks to place families around the country. There is no doubt that those resources made available to BRAF will be put to maximum use by those who know best what is needed."