China earthquake-relief efforts

I returned from China the day before the earthquake and my heart and prayers go out to all those involved. The Chinese could not have been any nicer or welcoming and watching the horrible images on TV makes me feel so sad and helpless. Below is a list of organizations and groups working on China earthquake-relief efforts.

Red Cross: Providing emergency relief. Donate to Red Cross International Relief Fund via http://www.redcross.org/ or American Red Cross International Response Fund, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013.

Church World Service: Supporting China-based Amity Foundation in providing emergency relief and rebuilding assistance. Donate via http://www.churchworldservice.org/ or 800-297-1516 or P.O. Box 968, Elkhart, IN, 46515. Please designate: Appeal # 699-B, 2008 China Earthquake Response.

Mercy Corps: Providing emergency relief. Donate via http://www.mercycorps.org/, 800-852-2100 or China Earthquake Fund, Dept. NR, P.O. Box 2669, Portland, OR 97208.

Operation USA: Planning to assist in reconstruction of schools and clinics. Donate via http://www.opusa.org/, 800-678-7255 or 3617 Hayden Ave., Suite A, Culver City, CA 90232.