UPDATE:
Thanks to Duncan, I discovered that PayPal has shut down at least one Katrina relief fundraising effort that uses their service. They’re concerned about the potential for fraud.
That’s regrettable, and a real “one bad apple…” kind of thing.
In light of this information, I’ve taken down the MWS Media campaign drive. Instead, please donate directly to one of the suggested charities in the sidebar on the right-hand side of the page. These are all charities with confirmed direct involvement in the recovery effort.
Over at MWS Media, I’ve started a campaign to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. While I doubt there’s anyone who reads this who doesn’t also stop by MWS Media, I’m posting here as well.
I urge you to give whatever you can to the MWS Media Benefits Victims of Katrina drive. At the close of the campaign at the end of September, I’ll donate the net proceeds equally between charities with a confirmed direct commitment to assist in this cause.
I have to say “net proceeds” because PayPal imposes a small fee on each donation. I’m asking them to waive this fee in this instance. I’ll let you know if I’m successful.
Please help out. If you’d rather donate directly to the American Red Cross, select the “Hurricane 2005 Relief” menu item when you click here. And thank you, very much.
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