New Orleans’ LGBT Leaders Begin to Reorganize
Community leaders are beginning to regroup in Houston, where many NO gays have relocated after Katrina.
The LGBT Center of Houston has announced that they have established a fund to support the Lesbian and Gay Community Center of New Orleans.
“As of today, we haven’t yet been able to reach anyone with the Lesbian and Gay Community Center of New Orleans, but those of us in Houston certainly expect that our New Orleans friends will be able to make use of some extra financial support,†Houston center board member Tim Brookover said.
“We know how important a center can be for a community.â€
The Montrose Counseling Center is holding counseling sessions for hurricane victims.
“There’s anger, there are tears, and there is a lot of fear, Center spokesperson Sally Huffer told 365Gay.com
But Huffer also said that many hurricane victims don’t yet realize that LGBT help is available. Others are still in shock, unable to come to the full realization of what has happened. Huffer said as the days go on she expects far more people to show up for help.
Below if some relief effort info from 365Gay.com. Please do what you can for the survivors of Katrina.
Rainbow World Fund
The Rainbow World Fund is a gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and supportive heterosexual humanitarian service agency. Rainbow World Fund’s mission is to promote LGBT philanthropy in the area of world humanitarian relief.
Endorsed by the Human Rights Campaign
DetailsNetwork For Good
The Network For Good is an e-philanthropy site where individuals can donate, volunteer and get involved with the issues they care about. Founded in 2001 by the Time Warner Foundation and AOL, Inc.; the Cisco Foundation and Cisco Systems, Inc.; and Yahoo! Inc., Network for Good is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Features links and online giving to all major charities.
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