Help Hurricane Katrina Victims

Following groups are accepting donations:

American Red Cross

Accepting money to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to those in need. Call (800) HELP NOW or (800) 257-7575 (Spanish). Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to your local American Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013. Internet users can make a secure online contribution by visiting http://www.redcross.org/.

The Red Cross is also looking for volunteers to travel to the Gulf Coast for people support. Volunteer training classes will be held at many Triad-area Red Cross chapters this weekend and next week. For more information, call your local chapter: Greensboro,
333-2111; High Point-Thomasville, 885-9121; Rockingham County,
349-3434; Northwest North Carolina (serving Forsyth, Stokes, Davie and Yadkin counties), 724-0511.

The Salvation Army

Monetary donations: $100 donation will feed a family of four for two days, provide two cases of drinking water and one household cleanup kit. Monetary donations may be sent to your local Salvation Army earmarked “Disaster Relief.” Donations can also be made online at http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/ or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY.

The United Way Hurricane Katrina Response Fund

To donate, visit http://www.unitedway.org/ and click on “Hurricane Katrina Response Fund.” Credit card donations may also be made by calling (800) 272-4630 or by mailing a check (made out to United Way of America with “Hurricane Katrina Fund” in the memo line) to: United Way of America, P.O. Box 630568, Baltimore, MD 21263-0568

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina/American Red Cross/Clear Channel Radio

Single serving snacks in pop-top containers, and other single-serving items — no perishables or glass — single-serving bottled water; paper goods; cleaning supplies; diapers and baby formula; flashlights; and batteries. Monetary donations go to the Red Cross. Drop off: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 2, Wal-Mart, North Main Street, High Point.

Triad Stage

Collecting for the American Red Cross; Drop off: Triad Stage Box Office, 232 Elm St., during regular box office hours, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays.

Bassett Furniture and the United Way of Martinsville and Henry County

Donations: bottled water. Drop off: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily, the National Guard Armory, 315 Commonwealth Blvd., Martinsville, Va.

Animal Rescue and Foster Program’s Next Step Adoption Center

Donations: pet food, toys, collars, leashes, carriers and other pet supplies. Drop off locations: noon to 5 p.m., Sept. 10-11, Next Step Adoption Center, 705 Milner Drive. Log onto www.greensboro.com/arfp for information and more drop-off locations.

Triad Baptists

Cases of bottled water or financial donations. Drop off: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. today or 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday to either Emerywood Baptist Church, 1300 Country Club Drive, High Point; Wal-Mart, 1130 S. Main St., Kernersville; or Piedmont Baptist Association, 2009 Sharpe Road, Greensboro. Send checks to Central Triad Baptist Association, Suite 106, 1022 Hutton Lane, High Point, NC 27106 or to N.C. Baptist Men, P.O. Box 1107, Cary, NC 27512. Piedmont Baptist Association, 2009 Sharpe Road, Greensboro, N.C. 27406; Pilot Mountain Baptist Association, 1105 Long Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27102; Information: 883-2233 in High Point; 275-7651 in Greensboro; and 759-7622 in Winston-Salem.

Carolina Self Storage and 107.5 KZL Radio

Nonperishable foods – canned foods with pop-top cans if possible; bottled water; simple medical supplies; paper products (paper towels, toilet tissue); toothbrushes, toothpaste; soap; baby wipes; and disposable diapers (all sizes). Drop off: Carolina Self Storage, 501 Liberty Road, in High Point or 3912 W. Wendover Ave. in Greensboro.

Diocese of Charlotte (includes Guilford)

A special fund to aid Katrina victims is being collected at local parishes or by sending a check made payable to the Diocese of Charlotte to Disaster Relief, Catholic Diocese of Charlotte, 1123 S. Church St., Charlotte, NC 28203-4003.

First Presbyterian Church, Eden

Money or personal items, such as razors, diapers, formula, shampoo, wash cloths, bottled water, canned food, brushes, combs, sanitary napkins and tampons, deodorant, shaving cream and pacifiers. Drop off: 582 Southwood Drive, Eden.

The N.C. Disaster Relief Fund

Make checks payable to the N.C. Helping Neighbors Fund and mail to: N.C. Helping Neighbors Fund, Office of the Governor, 20312 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-0312

Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office

Deodorant, soap, shampoo, hair spray, comb/brush, toothpaste, toothbrush, razor, shaving cream, bath cloth, sanitary napkins, diapers, cleaning supplies, flashlights, batteries, coloring books/crayons, story books, toys or anything appropriate for children; Drop off anytime at 1088 NC 65, Wentworth.

Fincastles Diner

215 S. Elm St., Greensboro; 10 percent of the proceeds from daily lunch specials will go to Catholic Charities and the American Red Cross to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina. For more information, call 272-8968.

Gujarati Cultural Association of Piedmont

127 Landmark Drive, Greensboro; On Sept. 17, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., India fest 2005 and fund-raising for Katrina.

Accepting money toward relief fund to assist Louisiana Habitat for Humanity and nonperishable food items and bottled water for Second Harvest Food Bank.

All Lowes Foods stores

$1 or $5 may be made at any cash register and will go to the Disaster Relief Fund of the American Red Cross. Donations will be accepted at Lowes Foods stores through Sept. 30. http://www.lowesfoods.com/

All Food Lion stores

Donations will be accepted at the checkouts in any amount through Sept. 24 to benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.

Muslim Relief Organizations

Gulf Medical Relief Fund [GMRF], c/o P.O. Box 10402, Greensboro, NC 27404. GMRF will provide immediate relief to the needy, including food, vitamins and health needs.

Family Extended Educational Tide [FEET], P.O. Box 39732, Baltimore, MD 21212. This second organization will provide help for sheltering the homeless, particularly women and children.

iSold It, an eBay drop-off chain

Any items for auction on eBay, with the resulting proceeds to be used to fund food and supplies for the victims. The company has selected the American Red Cross as the recipient of proceeds earned through drop-off donations. Drop off: The High Point iSold It store, Skeet Club and Eastchester Drive in the Oak Hollow Square shopping center between Harris Teeter and Stein Mart, 885-4930.

Beverly Healthcare Greensboro

Nonperishable foods, canned goods, blankets, flashlights and batteries, diapers, baby wipes, bottled water. Drop off: from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Beverly Healthcare Greensboro, 1201 Carolina St., Greensboro.

Homeland Creamery

6506 Bowman Dairy Road, Julian. Some of the proceeds from the corn maze will go to the disaster relief for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Call 685-6455 for details.

Graham Fire Department and the Graham Police Department

Members from Graham Police and Graham Fire and other volunteers will be standing on Main Street at Court Square in downtown Graham collecting cash donations from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. today and Saturday; 1-8 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday.

High Point Regional Association of Realtors Foundation

Make your check payable to: HPRAR Foundation Fund of HPCF to benefit the American Red Cross. Drop off or send checks to: 1830 Eastchester Drive, High Point, NC 27265.

Mental Health Association in Greensboro

330 S. Greene St., Suite B-12, Greensboro; Make a donation or volunteer to help put together health care kits with the Hands of Hope Campaign. Call 373-1402 and ask to speak to Rhonda Outlaw or send e-mail to routlaw@mhag.org

The Green Bean

The Green Bean in Greensboro is trying to raise $2,500 to help the American Red Cross. 509-2147

Guilford College

Donations routed through the American Red Cross and American Friends Service Committee (a Quaker relief organization). Guilford employees will be able to give through payroll deduction, and the college will donate 50 cents on the dollar for every $1 donated by an employee.

The Idiot Box

203 South Elm St., Greensboro; The Idiot Box and Papa John’s pizza will sponsor a show to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Katrina at 7 p.m. Sept. 8. Admission is $15 per person and includes pizza, wings and chicken. For more information, call 274-BOXX, visit http://www.idiotboxers.com/ or send e-mail to doug@idiotboxers.com.

Episcopal Relief & Development Fund

Any Episcopal Church in the Triad area will gladly accept financial contributions and relay them to the Episcopal Relief & Development Fund. Donations may also be made online through http://www.er-d.org/. Special Prayers have been asked by Episcopal Bishop Michael Curry to be included at all services this Sunday, September 4.

Contact Warren L. Pittman, Dean, Greensboro Convocation of The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, c/o All Saints Church, 4211 Wayne Road, Greensboro, NC 27407-7314, phone:336-299-0705.

Four Seasons Town Centre

Shopping malls owned and operated by General Growth Properties is teaming up with the American Red Cross to accept donations. Donation sites will be located in the Mall Management Office and at the Guest Services Centre. Internet users can make a secure online contribution on http://www.redcross.org/.

Custom Jewelers

Thursday, Sept. 8th through Saturday, Sept. 10th, Custom Jewelers will donate a percentage of all sales to the American Red Cross. Collection boxes will be located at each store location. Stores located at 4215 Wendover Ave., Suite P, 2201 Merritt Drive and 2447 Battleground Avenue, Greensboro.

The Fresh Market

Fresh Market is implementing a company-wide program to aid victims, including a matching customer donations up to $50,000, truckloads of bottled water and nonperishable food items. Plus 100% of all monetary donations will be given directly to the American Red Cross (customer simply informs their cashier of the donation amount they would lie added to their total bill). Contact Eric Blaesing, director of community relations of The Fresh Market at 336-272-1338.

The Greensboro Jewish Federaton

Send contributions marked “Hurricane Relief” to the Greensboro Jewish Federation, 5509-C West Friendly Ave., Greensboro NC 27410. Marily Forman Chandler, Executive Director, 336-852-5433 or fax 336-852-4346. Also, coordinated a statewide effort in compiling a list of available resources for housing, education, and relocation assistance to assit families from those Jewish communities. Informatin contact Diane Goldstein, Volunteer Coordinator, Jewish Family Services or Phyllis Jerome, Director of Jewish Family Services at 336-852-4829.

United Way of Greater High Point

Announces donation options for Katrina Relief & Recovery. When donating to the United Way, residents may also designate a donation throught the UWGHP to the United Way of America American Red Cross or The Salvation Army Hurrican Katrina Disaster Fund. Contributions are subject to UWGHP’s donor designation policy. Contact Bobby Smith at 336-883-4127, ext. 3001.

Nexsen/Pruet - Adams Kleemier

Nexsen/Pruet - Adams Kleemier will donate $50,000 to the American Red Cross. They will also match employee contributions up to another $50,000. Nexsen Pruet challenges other law firms in the Carolinas to make a substantial contribution. Firms accepting the challenge should contact Heather Matthews at Nexsen Pruet at 803-540-2141 or hmatthews@nexsenpruet.com.

GNC

Effective 9-1-05 to 9-30-05, all GNC locatins in the Tiad will be collection donations. The are working with the Second Harvest Bank of Winston-Salem and accepting canned goods, bottled water, batteries, cleaning supplies, diapers and flashlights.

Free wraps for contributions

Free wraps for contributions 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on September 5th, Millennium Styles, 1523-C Phillips Avenue, Greensboro. Contact Latonya Couch at 336-965-5123.

United Methodist Committee on relief

Send or drop off your donation to any area United Methodist Church or mail to United Methodist Committee on Relife at UMCOR Hurricans 2005, PO Box 9068, New York, NY 10087-9068. Credit care on-line at http://www.methodistrelief.org/ or call toll-free: 1-800-554-8583. Contact LeeAnne Thornton, Communications specialist, NC Conference of the United Methodist Church, 1-800-849-4433, ext. 258.

Friendly Avenue Baptist Church

Friendly Avenue Baptist Church at 4800 West Friendly Ave., Greensboro, has a trailer for accepting donation. Accepting bottled water, cleaning supplies, bottled water, pull-top canned goods and individual jars of baby food. Contact the church office at 292-3567.