2016 Louisiana Flooding - How to help

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2016 LOUISIANA FLOOD VICTIMS

HOW YOU CAN HELP

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THE AMERICAN RED CROSS The devastating flooding in Louisiana has forced thousands of people from their homes with just the few things they could take with them. The American Red Cross is there, providing food, shelter and relief supplies to those affected by the largest natural disaster to hit the United States since Superstorm Sandy. Early estimates predict the relief effort could cost at least $30 million, a number which could grow as more is learned about the scope and magnitude of the devastation.

DONATE ONLINE https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation Select “Louisiana Floods” from the drop-down menu.

DONATE BY PHONE Text LAFLOODS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

THE SALVATION ARMY GULF COAST FLOOD FUND The Salvation Army, which is dealing with flooding at its Baton Rouge facility, is helping thousands of residents who were forced to evacuate their homes.

The organization is assisting with disaster relief resources such as canteens (mobile feeding units), clean up and hygiene kits and sending support personnel to the affected areas. Here’s how your donation can help.

DONATE ONLINE: http://bit.ly/2bsflHO DONATE BY PHONE: Text STORM to 51555

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BATON ROUGE AREA FOUNDATION LOUISIANA FLOOD RELIEF FUND For several days, relentless rains fell and rivers swelled. Communities across South Louisiana flooded. Even people living on high ground were forced to flee to makeshift shelters where they are being cared for by more fortunate neighbors.

History shows, over and over, that you can’t wash away the people of Louisiana. They come together to take care of each other. But they could use your help too. The Foundation has dispatched staff members across the Baton Rouge region to find where needs are the greatest. Our research will ensure that your donations go quickly and directly to nonprofits that are doing the most for people who call Louisiana home.

DONATE ONLINE: http://www.braf.org/louisiana-flood-relief

SAVE THE CHILDREN GULF COAST FLOODS CHILDREN’S RELIEF FUND

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THE UNITED WAY The United Way has set up a Flood Relief and Recovery Fund to accept donations to support short-term and long-term efforts to provide relief and recovery related to the August 2016 floods in our region. We understand that recovery is a long-term effort, and will make every effort to raise funds to continue to support local needs to help the nonprofits and community members most impacted.

Capital Area United Way, Baton Rouge DONATE ONLINE: http://www.cauw.org/flood DONATE BY PHONE: Text LAFLOOD to 313131 United Way of Southeastern Louisiana DONATE ONLINE: http://www.unitedwaysela.org/flood

CONVOY OF HOPE Convoy of Hope is providing food, water, equipment and relief supplies to southern Louisiana.

Children and families in the U.S. Gulf Region need your help after the worst natural disaster in the US since Hurricane Sandy! Save the Children is on the ground providing support to help children and families with emergency assistance during this difficult time.

DONATE ONLINE: http://bit.ly/2buVl5f

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK Second Harvest is distributing thousands of pounds of food, water and supplies to flood victims across South Louisiana.

Thank you for donating to help us help our neighbors in need.

DONATE ONLINE: http://bit.ly/2aSaBGW

LOUISIANA STRONG GO FUND ME CAMPAIGN Residents are in desperate need of toiletries and basic health items. Louisiana Strong is a GoFundMe campaign that will distribute those items and other essentials to victims and first responders.

DONATE ONLINE: https://www.gofundme.com/LouisianaStrong

DONATE ONLINE: http://bit.ly/2bHr7uQ Please indicate you want the money donated to go towards the Louisiana August 2016 flood relief efforts.

RHO EPSILON CHAPTER OF ZETA PHI BETA BATON ROUGE FLOOD DONATIONS The Rho Epsilon Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority at Louisiana State University is raising money through GoFundMe to distribute $500 gift cards to families and students directly affected by the floods that can be used towards essentials in the recovery efforts.

DONATE ONLINE https://www.gofundme.com/2jm9jm4 Photo: Max Becherer/Associated Press

OPERATION BLESSING INTERNATIONAL Operation Blessing International is a faith-based, nonprofit that has already deployed volunteers to help in cleanup efforts and reconstruction.

DONATE ONLINE: http://bit.ly/2bqDVbr

COMPANION ANIMAL ALLIANCE Foster homes to house pets temporarily, large bath towels, paper towels, water and food for volunteers and staff. Donations can be made online to assist with these needs by going to the organization’s website, www.CAABR.org. LOUISIANA STRONG GO FUND ME CAMPAIGN Residents are in desperate need of toiletries and basic health items. Louisiana Strong is a GoFundMe campaign that will distribute those items and other essentials to victims and first responders.

FIGHT THE FLOOD TEE HELPS FLOOD VICTIMS As thousands of Louisiana residents have been pushed out of their homes this week due to devastating floods, S/ash Media and Graphic Prints, two Baton Rouge-based small businesses, have teamed up to offer everyone a way to help. Their campaign targets not only local residents, but also people across the country who can chip in or spread awareness.

The team organized a “Fight the Flood LA” and began selling a specially designed T-shirt with a Louisiana logo for $28 on Monday evening. Since then, the site has sold more than 1,000 shirts and raised more than $20,000. The group plans to donate 100 percent of proceeds to local charities assisting in cleanup and other services for people suffering loss from flooding.

DONATE ONLINE: http://www.fightthefloodla.com/

DONATE ONLINE: https://www.gofundme.com/LouisianaStrong

LSU SVM FLOOD FUND ANIMAL TREATMENT GO FUND ME CAMPAIGN Tens of thousands of Louisiana citizens have been displaced, losing homes, cars, and all their personal items. Many of these displaced citizens are also pet (dog, cat, exotic) or animal (horse, farm animal) owners, and these animals are suffering and need medical care.

The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine is currently being referred small and large animal cases in need of a range of medical and surgical needs. . Because of their losses, many of these owners cannot afford veterinary care. This request is to provide financial resources for the direct medical and surgical care of animals presented to the LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH).

DONATE ONLINE: https://www.gofundme.com/2k269spj

DENHAM SPRING ANIMAL SHELTER On August 12, 2016, the Denham Springs Animal Shelter lost the battle with quickly rising flood waters. The dedicated staff and volunteers unlatched all kennel doors in an effort to give the animals in their care a chance at life. The staff sent an agonizing plea on Facebook for assistance following the submersion of their shelter. Because of their courage, many animals were kept alive and eventually rescued from the waters.

Rebuilding will be a long road but with your help, we can make it a little easier. All profits from this t-shirt fundraiser will go directly to the Denham Springs Animal Shelter to assist in their road to recovery. Thank you.

DONATE ONLINE: http://bit.ly/2bxdjHk Photo: Joe Raedle via Getty Images