Hurricane Katrina is one of the costliest and deadliest hurricanes in US history. Among all the Atlantic hurricanes, it is recorded as the sixth strongest hurricane.

Use Service-Learning to Help in Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts

Our heartfelt thoughts go out to those who have been devastated by Hurricane Katrina or who are dealing with its many long-term repercussions. Partnership members across the country want to know how they can help. If you have ways we can let people know about how to provide assistance (especially ways that include service-learning), please let us know by email.

Service-learning ways to help

• Ask if your school, community organizations and local businesses will match donations for recipient organizations like those listed below. Monetary donations are often most effective because they allow organizations managing relief efforts to obtain and distribute most needed supplies. Use math skills, persuasive writing or make other curriculum connections for a service-learning fundraiser.

• Join with groups in your area who are supporting specific communities, or make direct contact with teachers and schools who may need assistance. Young people can use writing and public speaking skills to develop relationships with students in affected areas.

Websites containing hurricane-related service-learning information, ideas, and projects

• National Service-Learning Clearinghouse - Information on how to make donations, what students are doing to help, news, lesson plans, and suggestions on what you can do to aid in the relief effort.

• NEW! Official Website of the Alabama Hurricane Center

• NEW! National Huricane Center

• NEW! UNICEF's Trick-or-Treat Fund to Aid Katrina Victims