Library and Book Relief Programs for the Gulf Coast
A very comprehensive list of programs and resources has been compiled by the American Library Association at http://www.ala.org/ala/cro/katrina/katrina.htm. Information on specific programs is below.
New Orleans History
The Archives Division of the New Orleans Public Library survived Katrina and the flooding, despite being stored in a basement below sea level. The Archives are a rich and irreplaceable historical resource, as NOPL is a repository for the municipal records of one of the world's most fascinating cities, but remain in danger of irreprable harm if a more secure facility cannot be found. A graduate student in history who has used these records for her own research—as have many other scholars—has posted a web page with more information about the Archives' situation and how people can help.
Book Donation Programs
The Texas Library Association and Texas Association of Mini Storage have partnered to accept recent issue new or good-condition books for later distribution to affected libraries. http://txla.org/temp/DisasterRelief.html
The Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival, in association
with the School of Library & Information Science at The University of Southern
Mississippi is pleased to announce the formation of the "10,000 BOOKS" book
drive. Hurricane Katrina has severely or completely destroyed more than 10
public libraries along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This relief effort has been
established to help replenish the children's literature departments of public
libraries affected by the hurricane. The Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book
Festival is soliciting donations of new children's and young adult books from
publishers, authors, illustrators, and other concerned parties. As the
libraries reopen, the books will be distributed by the Student Association of
the USM School of Library & Information Science. Gift plates will be inserted
at the request of the donor. For more information, please contact Dr. Catharine Bomhold at 601-266-4228, or
send donations directly to:
10,000 BOOKS
c/o The USM School of Library and Information Science
2609 West 4th Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401-5876
ALA Adopt-a-Library Program seeks to match affected Gulf Coast libraries with other libraries around the country who can help them directly with a range of donations: from books to computers, from fundraising to volunteers. AAUP is talking with ALA about the possibility of "adopting" a public or academic library in the region that may have particular need of the books and resources that university presses can provide. As we learn more, we will notify members, though we encourage any press that can to contribute to any of the general book and relief drives.
Financial Donation Programs
Louisiana Library Association is accepting monetary donations to assist school, public, and academic library restoration efforts in southeastern Louisiana.
Checks can be made payable to:
LLA-Disaster Relief
421 South 4th St
Eunice, LA 70535
Friends of Mississippi Libraries, working with the Library Commission and the Mississippi Library Association are accepting funds for libraries in that state. Checks can be made payable to:
Rebuild Mississippi Libraries Fund
c/o AmSouth Bank
210 E. Capitol Street
Jackson, MS 39201
American Booksellers Association has set up a Bookseller Relief Fund to assist the many independent booksellers in the Gulf Coast Region. They also have information on other forms of assistance to booksellers in the area.
Checks can be made payable to:
ABA/Bookseller Relief Fund
200 White Plains Road
Tarrytown, NY 10591
Gulf-Wide Relief Programs
ALA Hurricane Katrina Library Relief Fund
The Libraries Build Communities projects to help rebuild libraries and the communities in and around New Orleans occur on Friday, June 23 and Tuesday, June 27. If you haven’t signed up, you may show up onsite to see if your help is needed. Contact cro@ala.org. Additionally, ALA continues to collect financial donations for their Hurricane fund. 100% of the funds are distributed among the Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama Library Associations for them to disseminate to their constituent libraries as needed.
(800)545-2433
Red Cross on Katrina
The Red Cross is no longer fundraising for the 2005 hurricanes, but asks donors to support the ongoing needs of hurricane survivors by giving to countless other charities and non-profit organizations that continue to raise funds for hurricane recovery efforts.
(800)REDCROSS
The Salvation Army
The Army continues to accept donations for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and to prepare for potential storms in 2006. Donations can be made either via the Army’s Web site or by phone. Donors can designate that funds go directly to a specific storm.
(800)SALARMY
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity builds no-interest mortgage homes for the many homeless and displaced citizens of the Gulf region. Make a donation online or by mail.
New Orleans: www.habitat-nola.org
Mississippi: www.habitatgulfcoast-ms.org
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Help aid efforts to preserve the heritage and character of the Gulf Coast. Your donation to the Hurricane Recovery Fund will support assessment teams, assist small businesses through the National Main Street Center and disperse critical grant monies to organizations on the ground in affected communities. Donate or volunteer.
(225)342-8160
Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund
This fund recently announced grants to organizations totaling $9.7 million and covering all three states impacted by Hurricane Katrina—Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. The grants include funds to help build new homes, provide mental health and health care services, rebuild water, sewer and gas utilities, build shoreline improvement projects, provide community and child development services, provide financial counseling, and aid in economic recovery. Donate online.
Department 72
Washington, DC 20055-0072
Network for Good
The Network lists many charitable organizations on their Web site including those that aid in areas such as children & families, health, and rebuild & response.
(866)650-4636
Family to Family
A not-for-profit hunger relief program which connects families with more to families who have less. Each month the “sponsoring” family prepares a box of food for shipment to their own “adopted” family. Family-to-Family is working with several government agencies in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita. Adopt a Hurricane Katrina victim’s family online.
P.O. Box 255
Hastings-On-Hudson, NY 10706
LOUISIANA
Hurricane Info @ Louisiana.gov
This portal provides an extensive directory of relief and volunteer projects in Louisiana.
Volunteers and in-kind donations: (866)334-8305
Governor’s Hotline for general questions: (866)310-7617
Rebuild New Orleans Public Library
During the 2006 Annual Meeting, the New Orleans Public Library will sell “Rebuild NOPL” T-shirts and bookplates to raise funds for their rebuilding efforts. You can find them stationed by the AAUP Annual Meeting Registration Desk. The library is still accepting book donations, however, monetary donations are now the best way to help the library rebuild. More information on how to donate is available at the library’s table, as well as on their Web site.
(504)529-READ
Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation
The Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation (LDRF) was established in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The foundation supports and works with private, nonprofit organizations in the areas of economic development, housing, education, health care, and legal services.
(225)376-7803
Louisiana Family Recovery Corps
The goal of the LFRC is to coordinate and mobilize a network of providers, organizations, and government agencies to deliver comprehensive humanitarian services to displaced Louisianans within the state of Louisiana. In addition, the Corps will reach out to displaced Louisianans wherever they might be temporarily sheltered across the country to assist them in returning to Louisiana.
(225)338-5366
Katrina Krewe
The Katrina Krewe is a volunteer group that provides relief from the trash/debris problem resulting from Hurricane Katrina along commonly used thoroughfares throughout the city. They are now also focusing on environmental awareness and education. Donate online or volunteer.
Women of the Storm
Women of the Storm is a grassroots organization of New Orleans women. All agreed upon one single mission: to invite every member of Congress on an all-expense paid trip to Louisiana to witness the devastation firsthand. Storm’s partner organizations are now working to get Congress to support rebuilding New Orleans.
United Way of Greater New Orleans Area
United Hurricane Recovery Fund: United Way is a system of 135 coordinated services working within three goal areas to change, in measurable ways, individual lives and the face of our community. Donate or volunteer.
(800)749-COPE
Louisiana SPCA
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a non-profit that provides shelter for all companion animals. They seek financial donations and volunteers.
(504) 368-5191
MISSISSIPPI
Mississippi Hurricane Disaster Recovery Fund
This fund was set up through Governor Haley Barbour’s office as a means for corporations, organizations, and individuals wishing to donate money, goods, and services. They will match your donations or offers of volunteers and time with the needs of our citizens and communities. Visit online or call the office to donate goods, services, or supplies.
(866)230-8903
Rebuild the Coast Fund
This organization was established by Mississippi author John Grisham and his wife with a donation of five million dollars. Donate online or by mail.
P.O. Box 4500
Tupelo, MS 38803
Rebuild Mississippi Libraries Fund
Friends of Mississippi Libraries, working with the Library Commission and Missippi Library Association, has established a fund for donations to rebuild those libraries severely damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.
Rebuild Mississippi Libraries Fund
c/o AmSouth Bank
210 E. Capitol Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Gulf Coast Community Foundation
The foundation manages two recovery funds for the Mississippi Gulf Coast: Build Back the Coast Fund and the Goodworks Fund. These funds focus on regenerating jobs and business, and crisis response. Visit the foundation’s Web site for information.
(800)459-3902
Humane Society of South Mississippi
An animal cruelty prevention organization, the Society provides many services in the wake of Katrina: adoption, transportation, micro-chipping, vaccinations, and spaying/neutering.
Volunteer: (228)863-3354
Financial & Goods Donations: www.hssm.org/help/donations/
2004 Tsunami Relief and Book Donations to Asia
*Books for Asia is a program of The Asia Foundation, a non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to the development of a peaceful, prosperous, and open Asia-Pacific region. It has fifty years of experience on the ground in Asia, and 17 offices around the region, including Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Thailand. Additional information on The Asia Foundation and Books for Asia, as well as guidelines on book donations, can be found at http://www.asiafoundation.org/Books/overview.html. If you are able to provide a donation, please contact Gavin Tritt, Director of Books for Asia, at: (415) 656-8990 or by email at gtritt@asiafound.org.
*Bridge to Asia is another nonprofit organization that has been providing donated English language books to universities in China and Southeast Asia for more than 15 years.
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