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Jewish Federation Establishes Humanitarian Relief Fund to Assist Victims of Hurricane Katrina

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Howard Neistein
Chief Administrative Officer
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit
248-203-1464

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The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit has established a mailbox to funnel donations for humanitarian aid for members of the communities affected by Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi and the Western Florida panhandle. Although the full extent of the damage is still unknown, massive physical and infrastructure damage is expected throughout the region.

The Federation is collecting funds in conjunction with a national relief effort coordinated by the Jewish community network organization, United Jewish Communities (UJC). The UJC is working with local Jewish Federations and agencies in the affected regions to assess damages and help coordinate relief efforts. 100% of the donations raised locally will go directly to the UJC Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Fund. The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit will not deduct any administrative costs. Federations in the storm region have asked that donations NOT be sent to them directly as they are unprepared to handle these efforts.

Those wishing to make donations to the victims of Hurricane Katrina can contribute online, by calling (248) 205-2550, or by sending checks payable to Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, mailed to:

Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit
P.O. Box 2030
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303-2030