The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Donations to Help Victims of Hurricane Katrina Surpass $580-Million

By Nicole Lewis and Nicole Wallace

Americans have contributed at least $587-million to help victims of Hurricane Katrina.

The pace of giving is unprecedented in American history. In the 10 days after the 2001 terrorist attacks, Americans donated $239-million to charitable causes, and in the nine days after the tsunamis hit, major American relief...

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