How to help

To contact the Red Cross
American Red Cross Web site
For blood donations, phone toll free: 1-800-448-3543
For cash donations. phone toll free: 1-800-HELP-NOW
Medical personnel who wish to donate their services should contact their local American Red Cross office.

To contact the Salvation Army
Salvation Army Web site
For cash donations, phone toll free: 1-800-SAL-ARMY

To contact the United Way
United Way Web site
To contribute to the September 11th Fund, phone toll free: 1-800-411-UWAY

To contribute money
New York State World Trade Center Relief Fund
New York Governor George E. Pataki is urging all Americans who wish to support the World Trade Center emergency response and victim support effort to make a contribution to this fund, which is being coordinated with the September 11th Fund, established by the United Way of New York City and the New York Community Trust, and the Twin Towers Fund established by the City of New York.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency does not accept donations, but coordinates volunteer agencies at disaster sites. FEMA message to all who want to volunteer or make donations from FEMA Director Joe M. Allbaugh.

Post reports to the WTC Survivor Database.

To report possible fraudulent charitable solicitations
To report possible fraudulent schemes related to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks - or to find information concerning recognized government and charitable organizations - or learn more about internet fraud, please go to the Special Report on Possible Fraud Schemes from The U.S. Department of Justice.

Support for firefighters and rescue workers
To express support for firefighters and rescue workers at the World Trade Center site, write to Search and Rescue, P.O. Box 2551, New York, N.Y. 10166.