DIG DOWN. Today's sole post is a recommendation that readers find some money to assist with Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Although your tax dollars are at work, the federal emergency managers coordinate their efforts with those of the relief agencies. Consider writing a check to each of the following agencies.

The Instapundit post summarizing this effort includes a reader suggestion.

I would suggest people donate through their companies whenever possible. Most major corporations offer matching funds to the dollar for charitable donations. Find who's collecting money for relief efforts, then file for a match through your employer instead of sending to the agency directly.

For those readers who work in higher education, the public sector, or the nonprofits, consider a contribution to the McCormick Tribune Foundation Hurricane Katrina Relief Campaign. The Foundation will match the first $1 million in donations with 50 cents for each dollar. (Terry Teachout has noted this effort.) I'm not quite flush enough to come up with that million myself. Help me out.

In addition, for the past fifteen or so years I have been a member of the Circle of Friends of the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago. Although the national organization has had some rough times, they're still among the first responders, and the Red Cross volunteers who have had time to talk with the fourth estate at the refugee centers in north Louisiana and Texas are unanimous in asking people to send money. The national organization provides a number of methods by which readers can donate.

Should those suggestions not be to your liking, please consider the nominees listed at The Truth Laid Bear's clearinghouse.

(Speaking of "clearinghouse," what are you waiting for? Send it in!)

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