How to donate

The Toronto Star would like to invite all groups dedicated to the welfare and relief of hurricane victims to join us in a team effort. Send details of relief your group offers to city@thestar.com or fax 416-869-4328. Those helping victims of Katrina include:

Canadian Red Cross: Has sent 37 volunteers to the disaster zone. Donate directly at 1-800-418- 1111 or www.redcross.ca.

Banks and credit unions: Donations at major bank branches and many credit unions will be sent to the Canadian Red Cross.

Whole Foods Market: Top up grocery purchases with a donation, which Whole Foods will match up to a total of $1 million (U.S.) and give to the American Red Cross. Stores are at 301 Cornwall Rd., Oakville, and 87 Avenue Rd., Toronto.

The Salvation Army: Help feed the hungry. 1800-SAL-ARMY or www.salvationarmy.ca.

Ve’ahavta: Canadian Jewish Humanitarian and Relief Committee is raising funds for basic necessities and evacuation. 416-9647698 or www. veahavta.org.

Mennonite Disaster Service: Volunteer teams are mobilized across Gulf Coast to help clean up and rebuild. 1-866- 261- 1274 or www.mds.mennonite.net.

B’nai Brith Canada: Holding a clothing drive Sept. 25, with donation points in major centres. For details, 416-633-6224, ext. 108; www.bnaibrith.ca.

Mardi Gras Bistro: Fundraiser, 1982 Bloor St. W., Sept. 14, 6 p.m. 416- 7677246.

McDonald’s: Store coin boxes will collect for Canadian Red Cross through September.

Feed the Children: Help victims. 1-877-382- 2262 or www.ftccanada.org.

World Society for the Protection of Animals: Donate to help rescue animals. 416-369-0044 or www. wspa.ca.

Humane Society of the United States: Teams have rescued more than 300 pets in Louisiana and Mississippi. 1- 202-452- 1100 or www.hsus.org.

Noah’s Wish: Global help for animals during disasters. 1-530-622-9317 or www.noahswish.org.

ASPCA: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals rescues, shelters needy animals. 1866- 275-3923 or www.aspca.org.