October 2, 2008
Hurricane Giving Falls Short of Needs
American charities have raised about $50-million so far for hurricane-relief efforts — much less than nonprofit groups typically raise immediately after big-scale disasters, and far short of the hundreds of millions of dollars officials say are needed to help people harmed by the storms.
Charities are also facing trouble as they seek money to aid victims in Cuba and Haiti, where hundreds of people have been killed and far more structural damage has been wrought. For
This content is only for subscribers. You can gain access by purchasing a:
Print Subscription
Digital Subscription
Already have an account? Log In Now.
Get more great stories about the nonprofit world delivered to your inbox every weekday. 
