I guess all of us want to help and do whatever we can to lend a hand. Doing anything seems better than standing on the sidelines waiting. Watching all of this unfold has been both painful and emotional - any one who watched Oprah's special show last night is probably like me racking their brains as to how to help. (there is a part 2 tonight, but I don't think I can watch) Tomorrow refugees will begin to arrive here in Western Washington State coming into McCord AF base. They need volunteers to assist these folks in getting around and in processing paperwork. Personally I would think being transplanted this far away from home would seem like going to Mars. I've signed up to help by being a support person. This is a website that was referenced in our local paper. They need volunteers to help the people. http://www.katrinacaravan.org/volunteer/ It is a very sad time when the thought that our history may be lost. It is even sadder to think of those who have lost everything. We all can make a difference and I know that we will. All the best, Sharon Burnett University Place, Washington State USA List archives at http://lists.ufl.edu/archives/recmgmt-l.html Contact [log in to unmask] for assistance