July 24, 2008
Relief Costs Exceed $31-Million Raised by Charities for Flood and Fire Victims
Charities have raised at least $31.3-million to help the victims of the recent floods in the Midwest and wildfires in California.
Much of that figure comes from the American Red Cross, in Washington, which has raised $26-million toward its disaster-relief fund to put toward the estimated $30-million it says it needs to respond to current, large-scale relief efforts since April 1.
Most of the $26-million will assist flood and tornado victims in the Midwest, but some will also
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