Grassroots/Low-income/People of Color-led
Hurricane Katrina Relief

updated: Sat. Sept. 3, 2005, 2:54pm

Where to donate to organizations who are:

• Organizing at the grassroots level in New Orleans, Biloxi, Houston and other affected areas
• Providing immediate disaster relief to poor people and people of color
• Directed by, or accountable to, poor people and people of color
• Fostering the democratic inclusion of poor people and people of color in the rebuilding process

(For notes on why it’s important to support local, grassroots relief efforts, read here.)

This list is gathered from organizations and community organizers around the country. The Sparkplug Foundation has not verified the information, nor can we provide any details about these groups; please do not call us to inquire.