The Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC) also is launching a $2 million fundraising effort to address the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina.  Financial support for CRWRC's response to Hurricane Katrina and elsewhere can be given by calling 1-800-55-CRWRC, or online at www.crwrc.org.  Checks should be made out to "CRWRC," earmarked "Hurricanes 2005," and sent to 2850 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49560.

A New Directions International (NDI) relief team is scheduled to leave mid-week to be on site for the next 60-90 days. They are coming alongside a fellow Christian ministry in need called the Cornerstone Foundation. This ministry and its staff were directly affected by the hurricane with their homes and ministry headquarters suffering significant damage. You can donate to New Direction International’s Hurricane Relief Fund by calling 1-888-PRAY-NDI (772-9634) or visit: www.newdirections.org/donate.php.

Help the ongoing hurricane relief work of Somebody Cares by sending your checks payable to Somebody Cares, PO Box 570007,  Houston TX 77257. For credit card donations, please call the office, 713-621-1498 or visit http://www.somebodycares.org/.

LIFE Outreach International, a Christian media ministry involved in relief work around the world, has committed one-half million dollars for immediate assistance to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Contributions can be made online at www.LifeToday.org or by calling 800-947-LIFE (5433).