Mark's Notebook


	If you believe everything you read, better not read. - Japanese Proverb

$3,200,000,000 and rising for Katrina relief

Christianity Today, The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Friday 24 February 2006, 1:44 pm
Keywords: Katrina Hurricane Relief , News Articles

Some organizations have raised so much money for Katrina relief that they're not taking any more, says The Chronicle of Philanthropy. Charities have raised about $3.2 billion, according to the publication's survey. Among the top recipients: The Salvation Army ($325M), Catholic Charities USA ($154.5M), Habitat for Humanity ($95M), The United Methodist Committee on Relief ($62.4M), Samaritan's Purse ($36.9M), Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Relief ($20.1M), and World Vision ($10.9M).

http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2006/108/41.0.html

http://philanthropy.com/free/articles/v18/i09/09005001.htm