• Volunteers are needed to staff the “Project Restore Hope” Hurricane Katrina and Rita call center located in Poway. Call center volunteers will conduct intake interviews, and provide a basic level of assistance, compassion, counseling and/or referrals for additional services. Interested? Click here for more information. Contact Kyron Johnson, 213-891-2900.

2. Volunteer in the effected areas

• Katrina Construction Volunteers: If you have construction skills (handyman or higher) and would like to be considered for a one-week deployment to help rebuild homes, please click here for more information.
• Healthcare & Relief Personnel: The local San Diego County Medical Society is continuing the process of mobilizing and identifying healthcare professionals and relief personnel to assist in hurricane relief efforts. Click here for more information.

• Monetary Donations: can be made through the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund (earmarked for Hurricane Katrina), The Salvation Army, United Way's Hurricane Katrina Response Fund, or Network for Good. At this time, monetary donations are the greatest need. Monetary donations will most quickly ensure that the people in need get what they need the most.
  
• Housing: If you would like to offer housing, you can register your offer locally with Catholic Charities. Click here for more information. You can also post your offer at www.hurricanehousing.org or www.shareyourhome.org.
  
• Give Blood: The San Diego Blood Bank is accepting blood donations for people affected by the hurricanes. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-4MY-SDBB or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org. Businesses and community groups interested in hosting a blood mobile or blood drive should contact Blood Services at 858-514-1635.

5. Job opportunities: To list job opportunities for hurricane evacuees call the San Diego Workforce Partnership at 619-266-4290.