Response to the earthquake in Haiti Haiti Emergency Update and Recommendations for Philanthropists
CSF's colleague organinzations in the Forum of Regional Associations have compiled several resources regarding response to the earthquake victims in Haiti. Visit the links below to learn how your foundation peers are responding: Let us know how your foundation is responding to the disaster. Additional Resources: You can download for free a 42-page booklet developed jointly by the Council for Foundations and the European Foundation Center to guide corporations and foundations considering emergency relief to those recovering from natural disasters : http://www.cof.org/files/documents/international_programs/disasterguide.pdf
IRS publication 3833: Disaster Relief: Providing Assistance Through Charitable Organizations http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p3833.pdf Also available is an article by Council on Foundation's Attorney Kelly Shipp Simone, focusing on the Legal FAQs of Disaster Grantmaking.
Galveston Recovery from Hurricane Ike November 23, 2008: According to the Houston Chronicle, Hurricane Ike recovery efforts may fall short due to the current economic climate. Click here to view the full article.
6/26/2008: In response to the May 2008 earthquakes in China, the IRS has published updated guidance for charities about Disaster Relief. Click here to view. HOW TO GIVE BUSH-CLINTON COASTAL RECOVERY FUND
• Donate: www.BushClintonCoastalFund.org
• Raised so far: $2.5 million UNITED WAY HURRICANE RECOVERY FUND
• Donate: www.unitedwayhouston.org and click "Give Now" or "Do Something About It" Call 713-685-2800. Or mail checks to United Way of Greater Houston, 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, TX 77007
• Raised so far: $5.2 million GULF COAST IKE RELIEF FUND
• Donate: www.ghcf.org or mail checks payable to Gulf Coast Ike Relief Fund to Greater Houston Community Foundation, 4550 Post Oak Place, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77027
• Raised so far: $9 million SOUTHEAST TEXAS EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND
• Donate: Mail checks to Southeast Texas Emergency Relief Fund, P.O. Box 7888, Beaumont, TX 77726 or online at www.seterf.org .
• Raised so far: $1.9 million
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