Hurricane Katrina, Rita, and Wilma, Rita, and Wilma Disaster Relief Organizations
(As of September 27, 2005)

For your convenience in identifying disaster relief organizations, the following list represents organizations appearing on the USA Freedom Corps website that have also been approved for participation in the 2005 Combined Federal Campaign.

0117 AARP Foundation (202)434-6200 www.aarp.org/foundation EIN#52-0794300 - AARP Foundation leads positive social change and delivers value to those 50 and older with an emphasis on those at social and economic risk. 8.4%

1401 Adventist Development & Relief Agency International (800)424-ADRA www.adra.org EIN# 52-1314847 - Imagine living without clean water, health services, basic education or job opportunities. Gifts support ADRA's empowering development and relief programs in the U.S. and worldwide. 7.5%

1979 Air Compassion America (866)270-9198 www.aircompassionamerica.org EIN# 54-2045759 - Saving significant costs for seriously ill family members needing long-distance transportation. A patient advocate for life saving air ambulance services. 0.2%

1828 Alley Cat Allies(240)482-1980 www.alleycat.org EIN#52-1742079 - Works for humane control of feline overpopulation across the U.S. through sterilization and care of feral cats as a compassionate alternative to euthanasia. 19.0%

1803 Alley Cat Rescue (301)699-3946 www.saveacat.org EIN#52-2279100 - Dedicated to helping stray, abandoned and feral cats. ACR is working towards ending feline overpopulation, and ending the killing of healthy cats in shelters. 12.2%

0333 AmeriCares (800)486-HELP www.americares.org EIN# 06-1008595 - AmeriCares is a non-profit disaster relief and medical assistance organization, providing help and hope for all people irrespective of race, creed or political persuasion. 0.9%

2651 America Responds with Love, Inc. (321)AMERICA www.respondwithlove.org EIN# 48-1070583 - Organization includes the nation's largest safe home system to house battered women, men, and children. Also houses homeless people and others in emergency need. 6.0%

0437 America's Second Harvest (800)771-2303 www.secondharvest.org EIN# 36-3673599 - Nation's largest domestic hunger relief organization, annually securing and distributing groceries to 23.3 million Americans in need. Our goal is to end hunger in America . 2.1%

0504 American Cancer Society (800)ACS-2345 www.cancer.org EIN#13-1788491 - Largest funder of non-governmental cancer research resulting in 32 Nobel Prize winners and breakthrough discoveries. Provides community-based early detection/prevention programs and patient assistance. 22.6%

1801 American Humane Association (303)792-9900 www.americanhumane.org EIN# 84-0432950 - Our nation's only organization dedicated to protecting children and animals from abuse, neglect, and cruelty through advocacy and support of child and animal welfare agencies. 20.8%

0508 American Kidney Fund (800)638-8299 www.kidneyfund.org EIN# 23-7124261 - The American Kidney Fund provides direct financial assistance for the benefit of kidney patients supported by comprehensive educational programs, clinical research and community service projects. 5.1%

0510 American Lung Association (800)LUNG-USA www.lungusa.org EIN#13-1632524 - The American Lung Association's work towards fighting lung disease is realized through research, education programs, public awareness, smoking cessation and air pollution prevention. 23.4%

0700 American Red Cross (202)303-4546 www.redcross.org EIN# 53-0196605 - A humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, to provide relief to victims of disasters and help prevent, prepare and respond to emergencies. 9.9%

1133 Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team, Inc. (301)984-0217 www.amurt.net EIN# 23-7164834 - Serving worldwide as a community development and disaster relief agency, AMURT helps the underprivileged restore basic living requirements, dignity, ecological harmony and self-reliance. 8.4%

1228 Angel Flight (800)296-3797 www.angel-flight.org EIN# 54-1801140 - Volunteer pilots helping needy patients. Your gifts provide free air transportation for ambulatory patients requiring distant, specialized, and often life-saving treatment. 5.3%

1262 Angel Flight America (901)332-4034 www.angelflightamerica.org EIN#54-1972357 - Assisting charities that arrange free long distance charitable medical air transportation. Your gifts provide compassionate service to those unable to afford other transportation options. 7.2%

1802 ASPCA: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (212)876-7700 www.aspca.org EIN# 13-1623829 - America 's first animal welfare organization. Committed to preventing cruelty to animals and realizing the day when every adoptable pet can find a safe, caring home. 20.2%

2022 Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (800)624-5156www.agrm.org EIN#55-0479715 - Homeless does not mean hopeless! Your support builds ministries to provide food, shelter, education, job training and rehabilitation for homeless, hurting people across North America. 21.8%

2002 Baptist World Alliance (703)790-8980 www.bwanet.org EIN# 53-0204667 - As Baptists, we defend human rights and provide for the needy--children, refugees, oppressed--who need food and medicines, Bibles, fellowship support and hope. 9.7%

0119 Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA)(215)567-7000 www.bigbrothersbigsisters.org EIN#23-1365190 - Serving 5,000 communities, its mission is to promote positive youth development through professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships with volunteers. 5.6%

1414 Brother's Brother Foundation (888)323-1916 www.brothersbrother.org EIN#34-6562544 - Connecting people's resources with people's needs: 48 Years, 120 Countries, $1.3 billion in books, food, medical supplies, pharmaceuticals. Forbes Magazine "1st in efficiency." 0.3%

0102 Catholic Charities USA (703)549-1390 www.catholiccharitiesinfo.org EIN# 53-0196620 - Over 6.5 million people are clothed, fed, counseled, and housed by 1,341 member agencies and institutions regardless of religious, social, or economic background. 23.6%

1572 Children's Miracle Network(Osmond Foundation for the Children of the World) (801)278-8900 www.cmn.org EIN#87-0387205 - Your entire donation saves children's lives by helping local participating children's hospitals provide state-of-the-art care, life-saving research and preventative education for millions of kids. 10.9%

1946 Children's Network International (877)264-2243 www.childrensnetworkinternational.org EIN#95-4669871 - Children's Network International provides food and medical assistance to needy children and their families, across the United States and around the world. 0.7%

1561 Child Welfare League of America (202)638-2952 www.cwla.org EIN#13-1641066 - CWLA's nearly 1,000 member agencies reach 9 million children in need every year. We strengthen families, protect children, and help them reach their dreams. 6.5%

0428 Christian Appalachian Project (866)270-4227 www.chrisapp.org EIN#61-0661137 - Established in 1964 to help people work themselves out of poverty in Appalachia. Operates over 30 crisis intervention, educational, and community development programs. 16.4%

0356 Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC) (800)55C-RWRC www.crwrc.org EIN# 38-1708140 - Works with families and communities to improve leadership skills, food production, income earning, health education and literacy. 21.1%

0310 Church World Service/CROP (800)297-1516 www.churchworldservice.org EIN# 13-4080201 - Helps end hunger near and far. Assists refugees and disaster survivors. Provides tools of hope for grassroots development: water, food, education, healthcare, reforestation and self-reliance. 20.1%

2969 CitiHope International, Inc. (845)676-4400 www.citihope.org EIN#13-2907656 - CitiHope International provides maximum strategic medical resources, at minimum cost in the shortest time period, bringing health and hope to needy people worldwide. 1.4%

2105 Coast Guard Foundation (860)535-0786 www.cgfdn.org EIN#04-2899862 - Provides programs that enhance the education, welfare, and morale of Coast Guard personnel and their families; augments the Coast Guard Academy's academic and extracurricular programs. 16.4%

0520 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (800)FIGHT-CF www.cff.org EIN#13-1930701 - Supports innovative research to control and cure Cystic Fibrosis. Provides specialized medical care through a nationwide network of centers; offers pharmacy and other patient services. 13.6%

1811 Days End Farm Horse Rescue(877)442-1564 www.defhr.org EIN#52-1759077 - Days End is a volunteer-based animal welfare organization dedicated to ensuring quality care and treatment for horses through rescue, rehabilitation, humane education and community outreach. 14.7%

1407 Direct Relief International (800)676-1638 www.directrelief.org EIN# 95-1831116 - Since 1948, providing humanitarian medical aid to people in need worldwide. Privately funded, apolitical, non-sectarian, and top-rated in efficiency by Forbes, Worth, and Charity Navigator. 0.8%

2108 Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust (Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust) (859)441-7300 www.dav.org EIN#52-1521276 - Your gift provides food, shelter and medical aid to homeless veterans, transportation to medical facilities, and counseling/rehabilitation for amputee and other severely disabled veterans. 4.1%

1813 Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans (NEADS) (National Education Assistance Dog Services, Inc.) (978)422-9064 www.neads.org EIN#23-7281887 - Trains rescued dogs and donated puppies to assist deaf or physically disabled children and adults, assisting with everyday life, enabling independence at home, work, school. 11.4%

2403 Dollars for Scholars (Scholarship America) (800)279-2083 www.scholarshipamerica.org EIN#04-2296967 - Make a difference, change a life! More than financial aid, we also connect students and parents with mentoring and tutoring programs. We build strong communities. 2.6%

0566 Easter Seals (800)221-6827 www.easterseals.com EIN#36-2171729 - Easter Seals is the nation's leading non-profit of rehabilitation services to children and adults with disabilities as well as support to their families. 20.3%

1246 FARM AID (800)FARM-AID www.farmaid.org EIN# 36-3383233 - Keeps family farmers on their land growing safe food. Our network of hope provides emergency relief, counseling, education and legal aid to farmers in crisis. 23.8%

1234 Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund (FEEA) (800)323-4140 www.feea.org EIN#52-1465583 - Federal and postal employees helping one another with emergency family financial aid, scholarships, and student loans. FEEA is there because federal employees care. 5.3%

2052 Feed The Children (800)627-4556 www.feedthechildren.org EIN# 73-6108657 - One of America's most effective charities providing food, clothing, medical care, education, and emergency relief to children in the United States and overseas since 1979. 10.9%

9844 First Book (202)393-1222 www.FirstBook.org EIN# 52-1779606 - Books open doors and change lives. First Book gives new books to disadvantaged children in communities across the country, through preschools, after-school programs, and shelters. 1.8%

0113 Gifts In Kind International (703) 836-2121 www.giftsinkind.org EIN# 54-1282616 - Distributes donated products to global network of 200,000 charities addressing critical needs. Since 1983, donated nearly $5-billion in products to millions of world's needy. 4.6%

1501 Giving Children Hope (Global Operations and Development) (714)524-4454 www.gchope.org EIN#95-3464287 - Bringing hope to children with life threatening illnesses by providing medicine and lifesaving equipment for orphanages, hospitals and clinics in rural America and developing countries. 0.5%

1847 Greyhound Foundation (National Greyhound Foundation) (352)628-2281 www.4greyhounds.org EIN#65-0491973 - They live in cages... die in desperation. Thousands of retired racing greyhounds a year. We rescue and find them homes. Your gift stops the cruelty. 2.3%

0025 Habitat for Humanity International (800) 422-4828 www.habitat.org EIN# 91-1914868 - Christian housing ministry working to end poverty by partnering with families in need to build affordable homes - more than 175,000 worldwide. 30.2% *

1457 Heart To Heart International (913)764-5200 www.hearttoheart.org EIN#48-1108359 - Heart to Heart, a humanitarian organization, serving the poor by promoting health; alleviating hunger; delivering resources, education and hope; and providing opportunities for meaningful service. 0.5%

1838 Hearts United for Animals (402)274-3679 www.hua.org EIN#47-0773858 - No-kill shelter and sanctuary with national network rescue for abused animals, providing shelter for pets of domestic abuse families; National Anti-Puppy Mill campaign. 7.1%

1200 Human Care Charities of America (Independent Charities of America) (800)477-0733 www.hcare.org EIN#94-3067804 - Feeding the hungry. Sheltering the homeless. Protecting the children. And healing the sick. America 's finest independent charities. Working with you to share- the American way. 0.6%

0452 Humane Society of the United States, The (202)452-1100 www.hsus.org EIN# 53-0225390 - Our mission is to create a humane and sustainable world for all animals, including people, through education, advocacy and the promotion of respect and compassion. 30.3% *

0526 Huntington's Disease Society of America (800)345-HDSA www.hdsa.org EIN#13-3349872 - Promote and support research for a cure; help people and families affected by HD; and educate the public and health care professionals about HD. 17.3%

1818 In Defense of Animals (415)388-9641 www.idausa.org EIN#68-0008936 - Fight animal exploitation, cruelty and abuse by supporting our undercover investigations, grassroots activism, rescue operations, lobbying, lawsuits, and our abused animal and African chimpanzee sanctuaries. 15.4%

1037 International Aid, Inc. (616)846-7490 www.internationalaid.org EIN#38-2323550 - International Aid is a nonprofit Christian relief and development agency that responds to Biblical mandates by providing and supporting solutions in healthcare. 4.3%

2934 International Association for Human Values (202)363-2136 www.iahv.org EIN# 52-2178069 - Advance domestic and international humanitarian programs: women and youth empowerment, trauma relief, sustainable development, conflict resolution, provide homes, schools and vocational training for underprivileged communities. 0.2%

1834 International Fund for Animal Welfare (800)932-4329 www.ifaw.org EIN#31-1594197 - Protecting animals from commercial exploitation, habitat loss and cruelty. We're committed to solutions and positive changes that improve the lives of both animals and people. 29.2%

1423 International Medical Corps (800)481-4462 www.imcworldwide.org EIN# 95-3949646 - Dedicated to improving the quality of life through health care interventions and trainings that build local capacity in areas worldwide where few dare to serve. 5.0%

0348 International Orthodox Christian Charities (866)803-4622 www.iocc.org EIN# 25-1679348 - Provides humanitarian assistance in 18 countries, helping over 1 million people in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East devastated by disasters and poverty. 12.9%

1047 International Relief & Development, Inc. (703)248-0161 www.ird-dc.org EIN#54-1889077 - IRD's mission: to reduce the suffering of the world's most vulnerable groups and to provide the tools and resources needed to increase their self-sufficiency. 4.6%

0351 International Relief Teams (800)638-8079 www.irteams.org EIN# 33-0412751 - Sends volunteers to assist disaster victims worldwide; conducts medical, surgical and training programs to promote self-sufficiency in developing nations. 1.9%

0319 International Rescue Committee (877)733-7338 www.theirc.org EIN# 13-5660870 - Our commitment to freedom, human dignity, and self-reliance is reflected in well-planned global emergency relief, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees. 9.6%

0530 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, The (800)955-4572 www.leukemia-lymphoma.org EIN#13-5644916 - Seeks cures for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improved quality of life for patients and families through research, patient-aid, education, advocacy and services. 24.2%

2809 Lions Clubs International Foundation (630)571-5466 www.lcif.org EIN#23-7030455 - Supports the service efforts of Lions Clubs worldwide in addressing the various needs of their communities through grant programs for humanitarian and sight-related projects. 19.3%

2278 MADRE, Inc.(212)627-0444 www.madre.org EIN#13-3280194 - An international women's human rights organization providing direct relief, resources, and training to women in conflict zones worldwide to promote peace, justice and human rights. 12.5%

0534 March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation (888)663-4637 www.marchofdimes.com EIN#13-1846366 - The March of Dimes is the national nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. 26.5%*

0035 Medical Teams International (503)624-1000 www.nwmedicalteams.org EIN#93-0878944 - Volunteer medical professionals have saved lives, placed over $400,000,000 in humanitarian aid worldwide and brought hope to people affected by disaster, conflict and poverty. 3.5%

0365 Mercy Corps (800)292-3355 www.mercycorps.org EIN# 91-1148123 - A nonprofit international relief and development organization that exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. 8.9%

2526 Mercy Medical Airlift (888)675-1405 www.mercymedical.org EIN# 52-1374161 - Flying the sick and injured to medical care. A national charitable organization providing air transportation to children, parents and grandparents in medical and financial crisis. 9.1%

1498 Mercy-USA for Aid and Development, Inc. (800)556-3729 www.mercyusa.org EIN# 38-2846307 - Dedicated to alleviating human suffering and supporting individuals and communities in their own efforts to become more self-sufficient through agriculture, education, and health services. 16.0%

2464 Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation (818)784-6787 www.mhopus.org EIN#95-4604927 - We support music education and its many benefits by providing new and refurbished musical instruments to underserved K-12 school and community music programs nationwide. 13.5%

2038 Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corp. (800)730-2537 www.ob.org EIN# 54-1382657 - Dedicated to alleviating human need and suffering throughout America and around the world through hunger relief, medical care, outreach programs, and disaster relief since 1978. 0.6%

2735 Operation USA (800)678-7255 www.opusa.org EIN# 95-3504080 - Assisting developing communities throughout the world in addressing problems relating to chronic poverty through the creation of sustainable health, nutrition and educational training programs. 1.7%

0320 Oxfam America (800)77-OXFAM www.oxfamamerica.org EIN# 23-7069110 - Our agency funds long-term economic development and humanitarian assistance projects worldwide and advocates for policies that combat poverty and advance the rights of impoverished people. 22.1%

1816 PETA: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) (757)622-7382 www.peta.org EIN#52-1218336 - Your contribution will help us end suffering and save animal lives. We fight cruelty through education, investigations, grassroots campaigns, rescues, advocacy, and messages of compassion. 12.6%

0433 PETsMART Charities (800)738-1385 www.petsmartcharities.org EIN# 93-1140967 - Over 2 million homeless pets saved since 1994 through 680+ Adoption Centers - one every two minutes. Provides disaster funding/supplies to nonprofit animal organizations. 17.2%

0114 Points of Light Foundation (202)729-8165 www.pointsoflight.org EIN#65-0206641 - Addresses serious social issues by engaging volunteers in volunteer service and increasing the capacity of volunteer professionals; numerous community initiatives; 350 Volunteer Centers nationwide. 24.1%

0325 Project HOPE(800)544-4673 www.projhope.org EIN#53-0242962 - Provides sustainable improvements in health through education and humanitarian assistance, in 37 countries with 93% of revenues spent on programs in the field. 5.9%

2410 ProLiteracy Worldwide (888)528-2224 www.proliteracy.org EIN#16-6076384 - Literacy volunteers empowering adults and families with the reading, writing, math, technology and problem-solving skills they need to improve their lives and communities. 15.0%

0899 Rebuilding Together, Inc. (202)483-9083 www.rebuildingtogether.org EIN# 52-1585880 - Nationwide, volunteer-based home rehabilitation organization that repairs homes for free owned by low-income elderly, disabled, families with children, keeping them safe, warm, dry. 11.6%

0338 Salvation Army World Service Office (SAWSO) (800)SAL-ARMY www.salvationarmyusa.org EIN# 13-2923701 - Assists the poor with health services, HIV/AIDS support, education, capacity building and reconstruction and income generation, with heart to God and hand to man. 2.5%

2068 Samaritan's Purse (800)528-1980 www.samaritanspurse.org EIN# 58-1437002 - Christian relief agency led by Franklin Graham, providing food, medicine, clothing, shelter, and other emergency assistance to victims of war, poverty, disease, and natural disasters. 10.3%

0326 Save the Children (800)728-3843 www.savethechildren.org EIN# 06-0726487 - Provides relief and development programs in health, education and economic opportunities to over 15 million children and families in the United States and developing countries. 9.0%

0584 Spina Bifida Association of America (800)621-3141 www.sbaa.org EIN#58-1342181 - Represents and advocates for people with spina bifida. Public health education, research, scholarships, conferences for children and adults with spina bifida, families and healthcare providers. 14.3%

0560 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (800)822-6344 www.stjude.org EIN#35-1044585 - Researches and treats pediatric catastrophic diseases - primarily childhood cancer. It covers all costs not paid by insurance. Research findings are shared worldwide. 9.3%

0060 Society of St. Vincent de Paul Council of the United States (314)576-3993 www.svdpusa.org EIN# 13-5562362 - 70,000 members providing person-to-person service (food, clothing, shelter) to America's neediest while organizing donations for international relief. "Embrace the world in a network of charity." 12.4%

0674 Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation (800)315-2580 www.starlight.org EIN#95-3802159 - Seeking to transform the experience of childhood illness through programs that heal children's spirits, foster a sense of community and help alleviate pain and fear. 10.8%

1485 Trickle Up Program, Inc. (212)255-9980 www.trickleup.org EIN# 06-1043042 - Through our economic empowerment model of business training, seed grants, and support services, we enable the poorest worldwide to start their own microenterprises. 14.3%

1824 United Animal Nations (800)440-3277 www.uan.org EIN# 68-0124097 - Shelters, rescues and cares for animals during disasters in the US; funds lifesaving veterinary care; and advocates for the critical needs of companion animals. 19.3%

0563 United Cerebral Palsy Associations (800)872-5827 www.ucp.org EIN#13-1641079 - The national organization serves people with disabilities through the development of programs, information and referral, legislative advocacy, technology initiatives, research and direct services. 26.6%*

0352 United Methodist Committee on Relief (800)841-1235 www.umcor.org EIN# 36-2167731 - Outreach program focuses on alleviation of hunger and poverty, disaster relief, and refugee assistance. Provides leadership training, housing improvement, local crafts, agriculture and industry development. 5.6%

0100 United Way of America (703)836-7100 www.unitedway.org EIN# 13-1635294 - Improving people's lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities, through the building of partnerships forgoing consensus and leveraging resources to make a difference. 9.6%

2835 Volunteers of America (800)899-0089 www.volunteersofamerica.org EIN#13-1692595 - Volunteers of America creates programs promoting self-sufficiency, fostering independence, and supporting positive development of families, the elderly, and youth. There are no limits to caring. 19.9%

9316 Water Missions International (843)769-7395 www.watermissions.org EIN# 57-1116978 - Implements clean water solutions for people in developing countries and disaster areas, while providing an opportunity to hear the "Living Water" message of Christianity. 22.9%

9969 World Hope International, Inc. (888)466-4673 www.worldhope.org EIN#35-1985485 - Hope and healing for a hurting world. Sponsors programs that provide food, medicine and education for children and families in Africa and other underdeveloped countries. 20.4%

0370 World Vision (800)777-5777 www.worldvision.org EIN# 95-1922279 - Relief and development organization helping children worldwide by tackling causes of poverty and developing access to clean water, food, health care, education, and economic opportunities. 14.1%

* This organization has administrative and fundraising expenses above 25 percent and has provided OPM with a satisfactory explanation for and a plan to reduce these expenses below the 25 percent level. Because a variety of circumstances can affect an organization's administrative and fundraising expense rate, donors should contact the organization directly if they wish to receive more information.