Action Alert

Humanists Support Katrina Relief Efforts

In the last few days, as the full impact of the tragedy in the Gulf Coast becomes known, we at the American Humanist Association have received an outpouring of requests from members who wish to give as Humanists to the relief efforts. In response we have set up a secure website so that you can give online.

https://www.americanhumanist.org/secure/humanistcharities.php

This serves as a reminder that the time is overdue to establish a permanent, unambiguously Humanist, means of supporting relief efforts. That’s why we’d like to offer you the option to allocate 5% of your donation toward establishing Humanist Charities so we can better respond to catastrophes like this.

To offer your support for the people of the Gulf Coast and help launch a lasting and effective means of responding to future tragedies, contribute online now. Funds collected will be batched and sent to the American Red Cross, the most established and active relief agency recommended by the Federal Emergency Management Agency that is not sectarian in structure.

As the tragedy on the Gulf Coast grows daily in the face of inadequate response, we must animate our Humanist values in support of those struggling to survive and to eventually rebuild their shattered lives.

Compassion doesn’t tolerate patience; we must act now! Thank you for joining me in doing what you can to make a difference.

Sincerely,

Mel Lipman
President
American Humanist Association

In addition, you can also help get Katrina evacuees the medical information they need at www.KatrinaHealth.org.

If you're a hurricane Katrina evacuee, a doctor, or a pharmacist, you can click here to access a new free and secure online service, endorsed by the American Medical Association and hundreds of organizations. It will provide you with information about the medications that evacuees were taking before they fled their homes. This service helps get Katrina evacuees the medical information they need.