The Chronicle of Philanthropy

More Than $1.2-Billion Raised for Katrina Victims

By Nicole Lewis

Americans have given more than $1.2-billion to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The donations now nearly match the $1.3-billion that American charities raised to provide relief aid after the South Asian tsunamis.

The pace of giving continues to be faster than after the 2001 terrorist attacks. It took more than four weeks after the...

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