Although I cannot claim to be the most devout Catholic in the world, or even a good practicing Catholic, I strongly believe in the Church's ability to help those in need. If you are considering giving, I suggest the Catholic Charities.
Here are a couple of my reasons. First, their overhead expenses are pretty low since a large portion of their expenses are covered by the Church so most of the money you give will go to where it is needed. Second, New Orleans is a pretty Catholic area so some infrastructure and organziation (at least that which is left) is in place. Finally, Catholic Charities is established and has been pretty active in disaster response for a long time, they've got experience and they've got organization to handle a massive response.
I must urge, at this point donate cash. Supplies and clothes will be great in the future, but right now, it is far easier to give cash, since those funds can be used to purchase what ever is needed in the area, bulk food, medicine, shelter materials (like tens and stuff). Donating supplies at this time will just end up sitting in a warehouse for a while.
Thanks to Hugh Hewitt for the Idea and Instapundit for the publicity on the Blogburst
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