Members of the communions composing the National Council of Churches USA can support relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Katrina by making direct contributions to

Church World Service
Hurricane Katrina Response -- #6280
P.O. Box 968
Elkhart, IN 46515

CWS also accepts credit card contributions, by calling: (800) 297-1516, ext. 222, or through a secure online contribution.

Hurricane Katrina relief efforts are also supported by the 100,000 online supporters of the NCC's FaithfulAmerica.

Other relief agencies that are engaged in the relief effort include:

American Friends Service Committee

America's Second Harvest

Baptist World Aid

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Week of Compassion

Church of the Brethren Emergency Response

Episcopal Church (Diocese of Mississippi)

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) -- how to give help, how to get help.

Greek Orthodox Church in America, Katrina Disaster Relief Fund.

Lutheran World Relief

Mennonite Disaster Service

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance

United Methodist Committee on Relief

American Red Cross

Contact NCC News. Philip E. Jenks, 212-870-2252; Leslie Tune, 202-544-2350; Vince Isner, 202-544-2350