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Comparison of Haiti donations to Katrina and the tsunami
Comparisons between the American fund raising results for Haitian earthquake relief and the efforts after Hurricane Katrina and the Southeast Asian tsunami are inevitable. Private giving by Americans, individuals, foundations and corporations has always been generous. Our economy is significantly weaker than it was in 2004-2005 and that may be the biggest factor affecting giving to date. Some of the historical numbers include money raised by churches. Those collections have happened but have not been reported publicly as far as can be determined for the Haiti relief effort. Here are the current results as recorded on this site. The column titles are links to the articles on that topic. HAITI QUAKE HURRICANE KATRINA INDONESIAN TSUNAMI Date: Jan 12, 2010 Aug 29, 2005 Dec 26, 2004 Plus 6 days $156,044,390 Plus 7 days $207,882,580 Plus 11 days $632,783,990 $401,784,551 Plus 13 days $306,797,596 $456,916,726 This table will be updated as the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Americans, Analysis, Charity, Disasters, Original writing, Reporting, Stingy List
Katrina: Ride to Rebuild
Bunny called before I got to bed with an update on the Ride to Rebuild. They’ve made it through the Rocky Mountains and are now in the “rolling hills” of Kansas. She called from Wellington, Kansas. They’ve ridden about 2,400 miles and she thinks they’re about half way. The mountains were both very tiring and very exhilarating. They’re at three riders for now, picking up a fourth in St. Louis. They hope to be in St. Louis on Labor Day. Today, for the anniversary, they are putting in an 80 mile ride. They’ve been sleeping in city parks. Bunny says the people of Kansas are very friendly. They’re living on peanut butter and honey sandwiches for lunch and quick pasta meals for supper. If you see them biking by, I’m sure they could … Read entire article »
Filed under: Americans, Charity, Disasters, Gulf Reconstruction, Katrina relief, PG
Katrina, One Year Later
Congressman Bobby Jindal: Waste in the Eye of the Storm The ultimate cost is paid by us — the taxpayers. Every tax dollar being wasted and not spent on recovery is a dollar not reaching the people that need it. To date, nearly $100 billion has been approved in assistance, but we have yet to see that much in actual work on the ground due to the fraud and waste. In contrast, the private sector and faith-based organizations have stepped up where government has failed and have begun the process of demolishing and clearing neighborhoods of homes and debris that remain almost a year later. A national faith-based construction group uses volunteers to offer free demolition of homes in areas affected by the hurricanes. This group, that claims to be able to … Read entire article »
Filed under: Americans, Charity, Katrina relief
Katrina and the Federal Government
White House President Bush Is Fulfilling His Long-Term Commitment To Helping The People Of The Gulf Coast Recover From Unprecedented Devastation. One year after Hurricane Katrina, the Gulf Coast is rebuilding and the Nation is better prepared for future natural disasters. Commerce is returning to the region, and as rebuilding plans are firmed up, growth and progress will follow, and New Orleans will once again be a vibrant American city. Hurricane Katrina Was The Most Destructive Natural Disaster In U.S. History, And Rebuilding Will Take Time – The One-Year Anniversary Is Not A Finish Line. Challenges still remain, including crime and housing needs. We Have Learned From Last Year’s Inadequate Response And Today Are Better Prepared For Future Disasters. The Federal Government Has Provided More Than $110 Billion In Resources – $118 Billion … Read entire article »
Filed under: Americans, Charity, Disasters, Government, Gulf Reconstruction, Katrina relief
Bunny Dugo
Bunny is the woman I have called PG, for Pretty Girl, on this blog for several years. She’s 22, and a year out of college. She spent that year with AmeriCorps, working mostly in the Gulf region that was so devastated by the hurricanes last year. After she completed her term with them, she and four of her friends decided to bike across the United States. They’re raising money for Gulf reconstruction through a project they call Ride to Rebuild. Funds raised will benefit Habitat for Humanity in Mississippi. You’ll find a link to the donation page over on the right for as long as they are riding. Habitat is one of the best ways you and I can help with the recovery efforts in the Gulf. I’ve written in the past … Read entire article »
Filed under: Americans, Charity, Disasters, Gulf Reconstruction, Katrina relief, PG, Photos
Ride to Rebuild
Remember Bunny? Here’s the latest on the Ride to Rebuild. After biking 1,500 miles, we are almost done with Wyoming! And while it has been beautiful we are ready to head into Colorado. Our highest climb of 11,000 feet will be coming up in a few days. These five young people put months in helping on the Gulf Coast with Americorps. Now they’re biking across the United States to raise money for Habitat for Humanity in Jackson Missippi. You can’t beat the cause. Building home with those who lost their homes. They’re out there sweating, or in Bunny’s case “glowing”. The least you can do is make a donation. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Americans, Blogging, Charity, Disasters, Fundraising Projects, Gulf Reconstruction, Katrina relief, PG
Ride to Rebuild – Reprint
Bunny [the friend formerly known as PG] has updated me on her ride across America. We are currently in Riggins, ID for the night. We’re taking an easy day tomorrow-about 27 miles into Whitebird. Then the next day will be a climb up to Grangeville. We’ll be in Missoula August 2nd or 3rd. Then we’ll be two states completed. I picked up a book for 25 cents at a library in Council, ID so that is a great activity to decompress after the day. Will you include in your blog our bike trip? That will help us with publicity. I understand if you don’t want to, though. You can track our progress whenever we can update our website. Today we have internet, but not access to certain sites, including our website. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Americans, Blogging, Charity, Disasters, Fundraising Projects, Gulf Reconstruction, Katrina relief, PG
Ride to Rebuild
Bunny [the friend formerly known as PG] has updated me on her ride across America. We are currently in Riggins, ID for the night. We’re taking an easy day tomorrow-about 27 miles into Whitebird. Then the next day will be a climb up to Grangeville. We’ll be in Missoula August 2nd or 3rd. Then we’ll be two states completed. I picked up a book for 25 cents at a library in Council, ID so that is a great activity to decompress after the day. Will you include in your blog our bike trip? That will help us with publicity. I understand if you don’t want to, though. You can track our progress whenever we can update our website. Today we have internet, but not access to certain sites, including our website. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Americans, Blogging, Charity, Disasters, Fundraising Projects, Gulf Reconstruction, Katrina relief, PG
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Why the Gulf Is Not Recovering
October 18th, 2006 | Comments Off
I’ve banged on Louisiana for its foot-dragging with the Gulf recovery efforts, but now it’s Mississippi’s turn. The city of wavelad, nearly flattened by Hurricane Katrina, has lost its mind. Sun Herald City leaders denied several special permits Monday, prompting the world’s largest charity homebuilder to abandon plans to construct new houses for more than 70 local families. The Board of Aldermen supported a recommendation from city planners to deny special permits that would have allowed Habitat for Humanity to build nearly 20 new homes on lots that are smaller than the city’s code requires. Habitat, which is building thousands of houses along the Gulf Coast, was planning to build at least 70 new homes in Waveland, where more than 200 families remain on a waiting list. Instead, Habitat will finish up work on “two … Read entire article »
Filed under: Americans, Charity, Commentary, Disasters, Gulf Reconstruction, Katrina relief, Original writing