Rancho Mondo - relief efforts for the World Trade Center victims

Support and Relief Effort Resources
for the Terrorist Attack Victims

(Note: due to the remarkable response of the entire world to the tragedy, many sites are exremely busy -- and some links might return errors. Please try the link several times, or maybe tomorrow -- all links are valid.)

		The American Red Cross Make an online donation, or plug in your Zip code to find out where to give blood. Type O and all Rh Negative donors are the most urgently needed right now. The American Red Cross http://www.redcross.org Online Donation page http://www.redcross.org/donate/donate.html Online Blood Bank Locater http://www.redcross.org/services/biomed/blood New York Red Cross http://www.nyredcross.org The New York branch of the Red Cross takes credit card donations (or donations made through your checking account debit card) here of at least $10. 1-877-REDCROSS or send an email to: contribute@arcgny.org If you're interested in making a donation of goods, please call this number or email this address.
		Amazon.com's page devoted to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund Amazon.com's page devoted to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund http://s1.amazon.com/exec/varzea/paypage/PKAXFNQH7EKCX/002-3768933-0187256 Here you can contribute from $1 to $100. Amazon has waived all fees for this project and is donating every cent you contribute.
		United Way of New York City United Way of New York City http://www.uwnyc.org United Way's September 11th Fund https://www.uwnyc.com/epledge/sept11.cfm One hundred percent of your online contribution to the United Way's September 11th Fund will go to support vital services for victims and their families.
		PayPal relief fund PayPal relief fund http://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=p/gen/relief-outside The popular payment transfer site has created, "a special fund to help PayPal members provide assistance to those affected by this tragic event." Registered users can easily donate money, which goes to the National Disaster Relief Fund of the American Red Cross.
		FireDonations FireDonations http://relief.yahoo.com/firedonations All proceeds you give to the Firefighter, EMS, and Rescue Relief Fund through a credit card or electronic check will go to the survivors of New York's bravest.
		Salvation Army Salvation Army https://secure.salvationarmy.org The "specific use" option at the Salvation Army's donation page lets you target the areas you feel are the most in need.
		Yahoo PayDirect Yahoo PayDirect http://paydirect.yahoo.com/PD/onePage/onePageRedCrossMoney-drv.pd Help out with relief efforts by making a donation to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund through this Yahoo page.
		Helping.org Helping.org http://www.helping.org/ Helping.org can steer you to organizations coming to the rescue in this crisis, from where to give blood to where to give money.
		New York Hotlines, Helpful Sites New York Hotlines, Helpful Sites http://www.atnewyork.com/news/article/0,1471,8471_883031,00.html "A round-up of some local hotlines and sites with information about the response to New York's rescue and clean up after the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center." Courtesy of internet.com's @NY site.
		New York City phone numbers New York City phone numbers http://www.nyc.gov/emerg_news.html This is a comprehensive list of important phone numbers for the NYC emergency relief effort, including how you can help if you live in the area.
		Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/ This is the official site for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. You'll find news and alerts about the terrorist crises, as well as avenues to help the victims. There's also a place to voice your concerns and comments about the situation.
		CNN CNN http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2001/trade.center/ CNN seems to have the most complete coverage of the developing situation, including dramatic video.
		BBC BBC http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/in_depth/americas/2001/america_attacked/ For the international reaction, you can't beat the BBC.
		American Liberty Partnership American Liberty Partnership http://www.libertyunites.org/ "The American Liberty Partnership is an Internet industry initiative that is using the online medium to connect people who want to help with the organizations that need it the most. On our web site, you will find opportunities to support these organizations, as well as general information about how the relief effort is progressing and what needs are next on the horizon."
		911 Mission 911 Mission http://www.911mission.org/ Among the first sites devoted to the event. "The 9/11 Mission has been founded to assist in addressing the needs of our nation, as they relate to the events. Named for the month and date that this horrible attack took place, The 9/11 Mission will provide ongoing reports and information relating to the tragedy, a place for the public to speak out, and a way for the public to help."
		The World Trade Center Memorial The World Trade Center Memorial http://www.thewtcmemorial.com/ Among the first sites devoted to the event. Valuable resources and commentary.
		Print Our Flag Print Our Flag http://printourflag.tripod.com/ "Fly the flag to show your support and unity with the victims and emergency workers of this tragedy. This flag is sized to accomodate most browsers and printers and should print on an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper, with some extra white space."
		Thoughts on Grieving Thoughts on Grieving http://www.forrester.com/ER/Marketing/0,1503,243,00.html George F. Colony, the Chairman, CEO and President of Forrester Research wrote a very thoughtful and moving piece on grieving on his company's Web site. We encourage everyone to read his thoughts.
		Hart/Rudman -- 21st Century Commission Recommends New Anti-Terror Cabinet Agency Hart/Rudman -- 21st Century Commission Recommends New Anti-Terror Cabinet Agency http://www.emergency.com/2001/21stcentury_rpt.htm A bipartisan panel led by former US senators Warren B. Rudman and Gary Hart on Wednesday called for the creation of a Cabinet-level agency to assume responsibility for defending the United States against the increasing likelihood of terrorist attacks in the country. Some thoughts on how the country should adapt to face our new threats.
		Volunteer Yourself You can volunteer general services by calling 1-800-801-8092

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