We are all asking how we can help.

Here are a few suggestions that I know about.

Donate money. The American Red Cross is the first that comes to mind. But don't forget all the churches. I know from personal experience that nearly every chuch in the South will send help (money, packages, people, etc.) to sister churches throughout the region. Here in Bardstown we have a long tradition of hosting refugee families, Vietnamese, Bosnian, etc. Your money goes a long way when it goes to a small church in a small community. The ladies that run our food pantry can stretch a dollar farther than anyone I know, and are very practical and knowledgeable about what foods to stock. Our local ministers run a homeless shelter that is an ongoing project. I'll be in northern Mississippi this weekend and have relatives in Houston if anyone wants anymore info on specific churches and organizations.

Publicize relief efforts and projects that you are personally familiar with.

I'm sure there are lots of other ideas. This will be longterm, and the needs are great.