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Emergency Response and Relief Efforts
American Red Cross, blood supply:
- The American Red Cross is in need of blood to replenish the nation's supply. Call 1-800-HELP-NOW to schedule an appointment near where you live.
American Red Cross, cash donations:
- (800) HELP-NOW
Feed the Children, donations:
- Donations are being accepted at Feed the Children.
Helping.org:
- For more information on helping victims of the U.S. attacks, visit www.helping.org.
New York Blood Center, blood supply:
- The New York Blood Center has announced a blood emergency for the greater New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. Visit www.nybloodcenter.org for more information on how to help.
United Way, donations:
- The United Way of New York and the New York Community Trust have established a fund to help the victims of the attacks and their families. The September Eleventh Fund will provide immediate support to established emergency assistance agencies. Anyone wishing to contribute may send their donations in care of United Way, 2 Park Ave, New York, New York, 10016 or call 212-251-4035. Donations are also being accepted at the United Way of New York City's Web site: www.uwnyc.org.
Salvation Army, cash donations:
- (800) SAL-ARMY
In addition, many religious and civic groups in your local area are accepting donations of food, clothing and money for distribution through their own channels.
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