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2008 Hurricane Disaster Relief Organizations

(as of September 16, 2008)

For your convenience in identifying disaster relief organizations, the following list represents organizations identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through its partners on its website that have also been approved for participation in the 2008 Combined Federal Campaign. For more information, please visit . Also, please remember there are many other worthy charitable organizations in the National/International () and Local Charity List (brochure/catalogue). We respectfully request that donors remember that these worthy charitable organizations will still need your generous contributions to continue providing their benefits/services throughout the coming year. You can contribute to these National/International and Local charitable organizations through cash, check or payroll deduction contributions when the CFC officially begins.

10099 American Radio Relay League, Inc., The (860)594-0397 EIN#066000004 ARRL, the national organization of Amateur Radio, provides volunteer emergency communications, education in wireless technology, plus scientific and technical research. More information at . 21.9% M,U,O

10266 American Red Cross (American National Red Cross) (202)303-4897 EIN#530196605 A humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, which provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. 11.6% M,P,Q

10735 AmeriCares (800)486-HELP EIN#061008595 AmeriCares is a non-profit disaster relief and medical assistance organization, providing help and hope for all people irrespective of race, creed or political persuasion. 0.8% M,Q,Z

11627 America's Second Harvest - The Nation's Food Bank Network (800)771-2303 EIN#363673599 Nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization, annually securing and distributing groceries to over 25 million Americans in need. Our goal is to end hunger in America. 2.3% P,K,Y

10870 Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team, Inc. (301)984-0217 EIN#237164834 Serving worldwide as a community development and disaster relief agency, AMURT helps the underprivileged restore basic living requirements, dignity, ecological harmony and self-reliance. 4.2% Q,M,S

10674 Catholic Charities USA (703)549-1390 EIN#530196620 Over 7.8 million Catholic Charities clients of all faiths received assistance in food, shelter, housing, counseling, and disaster assistance by over 1700 Catholic Charities agencies. 10.6% W,X,Y

11110 Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC) (800)55C-RWRC EIN#381708140 A relief, development, and justice organization that works in 30 of the world's poorest countries to help communities create positive change. 16.6% S,M,X

10729 Church World Service/CROP (800)297-1516 EIN#134080201 Helps end hunger near and far. Assists refugees and disaster survivors. Provides tools of hope for grassroots development: water, food, education, healthcare, reforestation and self-reliance. 16.7% P,M,Z

76183 CityTeam Ministries (408)232-5600 EIN#941501265 Effective programs that transform the lives of the poor and homeless and their communities across the United States and 30 countries around the world. 22.2% X,P,J

11497 Convoy of Hope (417)823-8998 EIN#680051386 Provides emergency food, water and supplies to hurting children and families in poor communities and areas impacted by disasters in America and around the World. 11.7% M,K,X

12518 Disaster Psychiatry Outreach (212)598-9995 EIN#134071323 Disasters leave a trail of emotional suffering in their wake. We utilize volunteer psychiatrists to address the overlooked distress of disaster survivors. 7.9% F,M,E

10986 Feed The Children (800)627-4556 EIN#736108657 Feed The Children provides food, medicine, clothing, educational materials and other essentials to children and their families domestically and internationally. 13.2% P,W,M

10328 Food for the Poor (954)427-2222 EIN#592174510 Collects and distributes food, clothing, money, supplies and housing to indigent persons throughout the world to improve their health, economic, and social conditions. 3.8% Q,L,X

10945 Habitat for Humanity International (800)422-4828 EIN#911914868 Christian Housing ministry working to end poverty by partnering with families in need to build affordable homes; over 200,000 worldwide. 12.1% L,S,Z

11894 Humane Society of the United States, The (202)452-1100 EIN#530225390 HSUS celebrates the bond between people and animals that live with us or in our communities, and teaches people how to solve human/animal conflicts humanely. 16.4% D,C,M

10783 International Aid, Inc. (616)846-7490 EIN#382323550 International Aid is a nonprofit Christian relief and development agency that responds to Biblical mandates by providing and supporting solutions in healthcare. 0.5% E,S,M

10730 Mercy Corps (800)292-3355 EIN#911148123 A nonprofit international relief and development organization that exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. 11.1% K,M,S

11844 Mercy Medical Airlift (800)296-1217 EIN#521374161 We ensure that no needy patient is denied access to distant specialized medical evaluation, diagnosis or treatment for lack of a means of long-distance transportation. 3.6% E,W,P

10905 National Council of the United States Society of St. Vincent de Paul (314)576-3993 EIN#135562362 We serve the poor. We are the largest lay charity organization in the world. We currently operate in 134 countries, with a membership exceeding 650,000. 6.4% P,X,M

12155 National Organization for Victim Assistance (703)535-6682 EIN#591669254 Help those devastated by crime and disaster. We specialize in crisis intervention and victim advocacy. Crisis Response Teams; special direct service projects; 24-hour hotline. 27.6% F,P,R

10530 Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corp. (800)730-2537 EIN#541382657 Dedicated to alleviating human need and suffering throughout the world through disaster relief, medical aid, hunger relief and community development programs since 1978. 1.1% P,Q,F

10393 Operation USA (800)678-7255 EIN#953504080 Operation USA helps communities alleviate the effects of disasters, disease and endemic poverty throughout the world by providing privately-funded relief, reconstruction and development aid. 1.2% M,E,S

11288 Points of Light Foundation (202)729-8000 EIN#650206641 Addresses serious social issues by engaging volunteers in volunteer service and increasing the capacity of volunteer professionals; numerous community initiatives; 350 Volunteer Centers nationwide. 17.8% T,S,M

10532 Samaritan's Purse (800)528-1980 EIN#581437002 Christian relief agency led by Franklin Graham, providing food, medicine, clothing, shelter, and other emergency assistance to victims of war, poverty, disease, and natural disasters. 9.9% M,P,X

12085 Save the Children Federation, Inc. (800)728-3843 EIN#060726487 For 75 years, Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change for children in need in the U.S. and around the world. 9.1% M,O,P

20618 Taiwan Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, USA (909)447-7799 EIN#942952782 Tzu Chi, serving with compassion, is a nationwide 501(C) (3) public charity organization recognized by IRS. Charity, Medical, Education, and Humanitarian are our four main missions. 5.2% P,E,A

11116 United Methodist Committee on Relief (800)554-8583 EIN#135562279 Responding to natural and civil disasters, UMCOR's mission is to alleviate human suffering with open hearts to all religions and open doors to all people. 6.7% E,L,M

11188 United Way of America (703)836-7100 EIN#131635294 Your gift makes a difference, improving people's lives and building stronger communities. It helps children enter school ready to succeed and families achieve financial stability. 11.5% P,S,Y

11973 Volunteers of America (800)899-0089 EIN#131692595 We are dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential through a variety of human service programs. 15.2% P,F,L

11117 World Vision Inc. (World Vision International) (800)777-5777 EIN#951922279 Relief and development organization helping children worldwide by tackling causes of poverty and developing access to clean water, food, health care, education, and economic opportunity. 13.4% P,K,E

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