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Freemasons' Grand Charity gives $50,000 in Relief Grants after Katrina devastates Southern US
The President of the Grand Charity has approved emergency grants totalling $50,000 in support of the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
The Hurricane, which struck the US Gulf Coast on Monday 30 August, caused widespread damage and has left thousands homeless, with hundreds feared dead.
A donation of $35,000 has been approved in support of the relief efforts being undertaken by the American Red Cross. Up to 3,000 American Red Cross staff and thousands of volunteers are currently bringing lifesaving aid to people in the worst affected states.
A separate donation of $15,000 has been approved for the Masonic Service Association of North America. The Masonic Service Association of North America is co-ordinating the disaster relief effort on behalf of Grand Lodges in the region and money collected will be used to support longer-term relief efforts within Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi.
The announcement of emergency grants for the region follows consultation with the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana and a decision to open a Relief Chest to receive donations for victims of the disaster.
Any Freemason wishing to make a donation to the victims of Hurricane Katrina via The Grand Charity can do so by sending a cheque payable to The Grand Charity to 60 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5AZ and noting that it is to be paid into the Special Relief Chest established by the Grand Charity under the name The Hurricane Katrina 2005 Disaster Fund Relief Chest No. E0098.
Eligible tax payers wishing The Grand Charity to claim tax relief on their donation, must complete a Gift Aid Donation Form available from the Relief Chest Department on 0207 395 9246/9361. The Gift Aid Donation form should be completed, including a note of the Relief Chest number, and returned with your donation. Gift Aid increases the value of a donation by 28p for every £1.
The Grand Charity's website may be seen by clicking HERE
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