Resources

We've put together some resources to help you get involved in the hurricane relief effort.

Please note that many of these organizations are experiencing a high volume of calls and emails and may not have the resources to get back to you right away, however the need for volunteers is year round and your patience is appreciated while they work with you to get you involved.

Did you know...

- 932,914 homes were damaged by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita & Wilma. (HUD)

- 419,546 residents have left New Orleans & Gulfport-Biloxi. (Brookings Institution)

- 1.4 million Gulf Coast victims have received American Red Cross emergency care. (American Red Cross)

- It costs as estimated $75,000 to rebuild a single home in the Gulf region. (Habitat for Humanity)

Emergency Response

VolunteerMatch is committed to helping facilitate rebuilding efforts in the areas devastated by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma. Rebuilding is fully underway, and there are a number of ways for you to get involved in this important work.

Below, you can search VolunteerMatch for opportunities in your area, find helpful links to resources, and get an idea of how you can help. Take a look.