*PLEASE NOTE: There are countless
groups/organizations and individuals helping in a variety of ways in the
recovery from Hurricane Katrina. The following list is intended
to identify those who are currently still helping. Additionally, if you wish to donate/volunteer, this is a good
place to start. Please visit individual
websites for more detailed information.
Additions will be made to this list as more information is available.
ABBEVIATIONS D=Donations V=Volunteers I=Interfaith L=Lutheran IS=Islamic
LE=Lutheran Episcopal
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HELP OFFERED |
NEEDS |
WEBSITE |
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CIVIC GROUPS/ORGANIZATIONS |
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SERVING THE GULF COAST |
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Back Up the Badge |
Help for law enforcement officers |
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backupthebadge.org |
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Blanket Brigade |
Supplies blankets, items as needed |
D/V |
blanketbrigade4bsl.tripod.com |
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Hands On Network |
Cleanup and rebuilding |
D/V |
handsonnetwork.org |
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Hope Haven Shelter |
All aspects of help for abused children |
D/V |
hopehavenshelter.org |
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Katrina Found Pets |
Reunites pets and owners, pet adoption |
D/V |
katrinafoundpets.com |
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Minnesota Helpers |
Array of supplies as needed from Minn. |
D/V |
minnesotahelpers.org |
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Pet Finder |
Owners can search for lost pets here |
D/V |
petfinder.com/disaster |
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Project Hope |
Offers a variety of medical services |
D/V |
projecthope.org |
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SERVING BILOXI |
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Midwest Help |
Array of supplies as needed and rebuilding |
D/V |
midwesthelp.org |
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FAITH BASED GROUPS/ORGANIZATIONS |
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SERVING THE GULF COAST |
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Church World Service(I) |
Coordinating groups and relief services |
D/V |
cwserp.org |
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Eight Days of Hope(I) |
Home repairs, Next trip May 28 to June 3 |
D/V |
eightdaysofhope.com |
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Lutheran Disaster Relief(L) |
Offers a variety of help |
D/V |
elca.org/disaster |
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Habitat for Humanity(I) |
Builds new homes for low income families |
D/V |
habitat.ca/hurricanekatrinaresponse |
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Islamic Group(IS) |
Offers a variety of services |
D/V |
irw.org |
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SERVING BILOXI |
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Back Bay Mission(I) |
Offers many services to low income families |
D/V |
backbaymission.com |
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Urban Life Ministries(I) |
Cleanup and rebuilding homes |
D/V |
ulmrelief.com |
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SERVING PASCAGOULA, OCEAN SPRINGS AND BILOXI |
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Christusvictor(L) |
Cleanup, repair and rebuilding homes |
D/V |
christusvictordisasterresponse.org |
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SERVING PASS CHRISTIAN |
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God’s Katrina Kitchen(I) |
Cleanup, rebuilding, meals, nightly services |
D/V |
godskatrinakitchen.org |
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SERVING BAY ST. LOUIS |
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City Team(I) |
Distribution Center and rebuilding homes |
D/V |
cityteam.org |
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Disaster Corps(I) |
Cleanup, repair and rebuilding homes |
D/V |
disastercorps.org |
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SERVING HANCOCK AND HARRISON COUNTIES |
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Camp Coast Care(LE) |
Medical clinic and variety of services |
D/V |
campcoastcare.com |
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CIVIC AND FAITH BASED
GROUPS/ORGANIZATIONS |
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SERVING THE GULF COAST |
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Kentenn Relief Team |
Cleanup and rebuilding homes from KY and TN. |
D/V |
kentennteam.org |
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SERVING BAY ST. LOUIS AND DIAMONDHEAD |
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Project Mend A Home |
Cleanup and rebuilding homes for elderly, low |
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Income and disabled |
D/V |
pmah.org |