Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts
September 28, 2005 - Filed under: Outreach | Tagged: Community, Giving
The University of Alabama is partnering with local and national agencies to actively offer assistance to the victims of Hurricane Katrina, and to lend support to those who have evacuated their homes during this national tragedy. UA’s campus is home to a shelter for evacuees, and students, staff, and the Tuscaloosa community are helping to meet the needs of those affected by the storm.
How Can I Make a Difference?
MAKE A DONATION:
- The American Red Cross
- The Salvation Army
- Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund
- Alabama Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund
- Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation
- Mississippi Hurricane Recovery Fund
- How to make donations locally
- UA ROTC collecting items at USM game
VOLUNTEER:
UA Shelter Stories:
- Weblog by George M. Brown (Sept. 6, 2005)
- Weblog by George M. Brown (Sept. 1, 2005)
UA Relief Updates:
- Quarters on the Quad Event Held at UA for Hurricane Relief (Sept. 28, 2005)
- UA’s “Doster Cafe” to Participate in “Dine for America” Event for Hurricane Relief Fund (Sept. 28, 2005)
- UA Law Students and Volunteer Lawyers Provide Free Legal Assistance to Hurricane Katrina Evacuees (Sept. 28, 2005)
- UA Receives Pre-Paid Phone Cards for Evacuees (Sept. 23, 2005)
- UA Engineering Key in Multi-Institute Exploratory Research Project Investigating Hurricane Katrina Damage (Sept. 22, 2005)
- UA Capstone Rural Health Center Volunteers Medical Treatment for Hurricane Victims (Sept. 19, 2005)
- UA Offering Free Online Courses for Students Displaced By Hurricane Katrina (Sept. 15, 2005)
- UA ROTC to Collect Items for Victims of Hurricane Katrina Before Football Game (Sept. 9, 2005)
- Community Service Center Update (Sept. 5, 2005)
- UA Donates to Hurricane Victims (Sept. 3, 2005)
- UA Hurricane Relief Efforts Update (Sept. 2, 2005)
- Community Service Center Update (Sept. 1, 2005)
- UA Hurricane Relief Efforts Update (Sept. 1, 2005)
UA Assistance Programs:
- UA Hurricane Relief Information
- Partnering with the American Red Cross
- Sheltering evacuees in the Student Recreation Center
- Providing evacuees with access to the Internet
- Student Hurricane Assistance Center
- Counseling services for students
- Assisting students from other universities
- Assisting researchers from other universities
Local Relief Efforts at Work:
- Moving On or Settling In – The American Red Cross
- College evacuees start classes at new schools – The Tuscaloosa News
- Tide Players Serve Lunch at Red Cross Shelter
- Swimming and Diving Lends a Helping Hand with Hurricane Katrina Relief
- Capstone opens doors to hurricane-displaced students – The Crimson White
- Rec takes on double duty in Katrina’s wake – The Crimson White
- UA community working for relief – The Crimson White
- American Red Cross offers shelter to hurricane victims – The Tuscaloosa News
- UA Football team gives up rooms for evacuees – The Tuscaloosa News
- UA football fans asked to make room for evacuees
Media Information:
The University of Alabama, a student-centered research university, is experiencing significant growth in both enrollment and academic quality. This growth, which is positively impacting the campus and the state's economy, is in keeping with UA's vision to be the university of choice for the best and brightest students. UA, the state's flagship university, is an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians.
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