Here’s how you can help Louisiana Flood Victims

Shared via Chelsea Brasted, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
on August 15, 2016 at 9:56 AM, updated August 17, 2016 at 5:13 PM
As New Orleans and North Shore residents look for ways to help those affected by the historic flooding in Baton Rouge and across Acadiana, Louisiana State Police are still asking for roadways to remain clear. So, as we wait for the water to continue receding from local roads and highways, here’s a list of places online and around New Orleans and Baton Rouge where you can make donations.
From there, the organizations can arrange safe transport for donated items.
Looking for ways to help pets? You can find those specific needs by clicking here.
Out-of-state and looking to mail items? Get that info here.
Volunteer Louisiana is another source for those looking for state-wide opportunities to volunteer or donate funds. The state-run website includes links and information on a variety of organizations.
If you know of an organization that’s collecting goods, please leave details in a comment below or email where, when and what they’re collecting to [email protected].

ONLINE DONATIONS

• Red Cross

Accepting: Donations via telephone. Call 1-800-REDCROSS or text LAFLOODS to 90999 to donate $10

• Companion Animal Alliance, Baton Rouge’s city animal shelter

Needs: Foster homes to house pets temporarily, large bath towels, paper towels, water and food for volunteers and staff. Donations can be made online to assist with these needs by going to the organization’s website, www.CAABR.org.

• NOLA Pay It Forward

Accepting: Greater New Orleans Foundation collecting donations to aid neighboring parishes in early relief and rebuilding efforts. Access the site here.

• United Way of Southeast Louisiana

Accepting: Donations online by going through the United Way of Southeast Louisiana’s website. Checks can also be mailed to: United Way of Southeast Louisiana, ATTN: Flood Relief, 2515 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119

• United Way of Acadiana

Accepting: Donations can be made online by going through United Way of Acadiana’s website.

• Capital Area United Way

Accepting: Donations can be made online by going to the Capital Area United Way’s website.

• Denham Springs Animal Shelter, which was devastated by the floods

Accepting: Donations via a GoFundMe account, which PetCo is matching dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000. The shelter also has an Amazon Wish List. By making purchases on Amazon, needed items will be sent directly to the shelter.

• Tangi Humane Society, which is privately run and was devastated by the floods

Accepting: Donations via a GoFundMe account. The society also has an Amazon Wish List. By making purchases on Amazon, needed items will be sent directly to the shelter.

• Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana

Accepting: Donations, 100 percent of which will be turned over to teachers who have lost classroom materials in the floods. They can be made online through APEL’s website. Teachers can also apply for the financial aid through the same link.

• Assess the Need

Accepting: Donations for Livingston Parish schools, 15 of which flooded. Donations can be made online by going to Assess the Need’s website. They can also be emailed to Assess the Need, PO Box 1802, Denham Springs, LA, 70727

• Catholic Charities

Accepting: Donations to aid families in immediate and longterm needs. Accepting donations online.

• Save the Children’s Gulf Coast Disaster Relief Fund

Accepting: Donations to help protect children and support immediate needs of families affected by flooding. They can be sent online.

• Baton Rouge Area Foundation

Accepting: Donations for its Louisiana Flood Relief fund. They can be made online.

• 232-HELP

Accepting: Donations to help purchase emergency medications, medical equipment, appliances and transportation for flood victims in 10 parishes across Acadiana. Donations can be made online.

• Foundation for Louisiana