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Among the 26 named storms tracked in 2005, two hurricanes—Katrina and Rita—will be remembered for the unprecedented devastation they inflicted on the Gulf Coast region. Through the destruction and flooding left in their wake, these storms caused damage that will take many years to repair. Marking the fourth anniversary of the Gulf Coast hurricanes, we bring you fast facts, visual snapshots, and news and research related to relief efforts. Using our interactive maps and charts, you can explore more than 4,400 of the grants awarded, totaling over $850 million. These tools illustrate the geographic areas and types of services and organizations that have received support. Here you'll also find links to relevant news items from our Philanthropy News Digest as well as foundation-sponsored reports on hurricane relief. | ||
Newsmakers InterviewAugust 26, 2009
Philanthropy News Digest spoke with Albert Ruesga, President and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Foundation, about the post-Katrina recovery effort in his adopted city, the role of foundations in that recovery, social justice philanthropy in an imperfect America, and his hopes for the "Venice of the Gulf Coast"....New Report: Giving in the Aftermath of the 2005 |
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Katrina @ 5: Partners in Philanthropy
March 22-24, 2010New Orleans, LA www.KatrinaAtFive.org The recent earthquake in Haiti was a harsh reminder that disaster can strike anytime and anywhere. What can we learn from the response, rebuilding, and community transformation 5 years following the Gulf Coast disasters? Get answers and inspiration March 22-24 in New Orleans at Katrina @ 5: Partners in Philanthropy. Katrina @ 5 is a collaborative effort of more than 30 partner organizations representing national, regional, and local funders and funder networks.PodcastsPhilanthropy Chat: Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation Four Years After KatrinaAugust 17, 2009
 
Listen: (26 min., 7 sec.; 11MB) Philanthropy Chat: Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation's Work in Post-Katrina MississippiAugust 24, 2009
Dr. Ted Alexander of the Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation discusses the foundation's response to Hurricane Katrina in the days immediately following the storm and its work that continues today, exploring ongoing recovery and reconstruction activities that are rebuilding families and Mississippi communities affected by the disaster.Listen: (17 min., 44 sec.; 7MB) PubHub Reports
Coming Out of Crisis: Patient Experiences in Primary Care in New Orleans, Four Years Post-Katrina
Commonwealth Fund Doty, Michelle M.; Melinda Abrams; Georgette Lawlor; Stephanie Mika; Sheila D. Rustgi January 2010 
Disaster Preparedness Resource Guide for Child Welfare Agencies
Annie E. Casey Foundation August 2009 
Emergency Preparedness Guide: A Resource for Families
Annie E. Casey Foundation June 2009 
Resilient Coasts: A Blueprint for Action
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Private and community foundations awarded an additional $125 million in grant support for recovery and rebuilding efforts from January 2007 to mid-2009, according to Giving in the Aftermath of the 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes: Profile of the Ongoing Foundation and Corporate Response (2007-2009). Economic and community development captured the largest dollar share, a shift from giving for human services in the immediate aftermath of the disaster.
