A list of organizations, including the AFSCME Fallen Heroes Fund--Katrina Relief, are mobilized to provide aid to thousands of people affected by one of the worst disasters in our nation's history.

• Organizations Helping Hurricane Katrina Victims

In a letter on the AFSCME website, Pres. Gerald McEntee writes, "The International Union has already put $100,000 for Katrina relief into an established fund.

"You are urged to make your own donation to the AFSCME effort. Please write a check to the AFSCME Fallen Heroes Fund and send it to the fund care of 1625 L St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036-5687. On the memo line of the check or in a cover letter, specify that your contribution should be used for Katrina Relief."