Emergency Relief Efforts

American Red Cross, blood supply:
 • The American Red Cross is in need of blood to replenish the nation's supply. Call 1-800-HELP-NOW to schedule an appointment near where you live.
American Red Cross, cash donations:
 • (800) HELP-NOW
 • www.redcross.org
New York Blood Center, blood supply:
 • The New York Blood Center has also announced a blood emergency for the greater New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. Visit www.nybloodcenter.org for more information on how to help or call 1-800-933-2566.
Helping.org:
 • For more information on helping victims of the U.S. attacks, visit Helping.org
United Way, donations:
 • The United Way of New York and the New York Community Trust have established a fund to help the victims of the attacks and their families. The September Eleventh Fund will provide immediate support to established emergency assistance agencies. Anyone wishing to contribute may send their donations in care of United Way, 2 Park Ave, New York, New York, 10016 or call: 212-251-4035. Donations are also being accepted on United Way of New York City's Web site: http://www.uwnyc.org.
Feed The Children, donations:
 • Donations are being accepted at Feed The Children
Salvation Army, cash donations:
 • (800) SAL-ARMY

We want to help you protect your children by teaching them to be smarter and safer. The best way to combat child exploitation and abduction is to prevent it. Please use our site to learn what you and your children need to know about protecting them from victimization.

• What to do If Your Child Is Missing

• Information about International Abduction

• Where to Report Child Sexual Exploitation

• Child-Sexual-Exploitation State Resources

• Learn about Keeping Your Child Safer

• Learn about NetSmartz, a fun, educational web site for kids, parents, and educaters

From the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children
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See Also:

Elizabeth Smart & Missing Children Resources