American Red Cross: Contribute to the National Disaster Relief Fund by calling 800-435-7669 (800-257-7575 in Spanish). Find your local chapter or more information at redcross.org.
United Way: The United Way of New York and the New York Community Trust have created a fund specifically for victims and their families. Mail your check or money order to United Way of New York City, 2 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10016. Or call 800-710-8002. Go to uwnyc.org.
Salvation Army: Mail your check to Salvation Army, P.O. Box C635, West Nyack, N.Y. 10994-1739; write either “Twin Towers Relief” or “Pentagon Relief” on the memo line to earmark your donation. To use your MasterCard or Visa, call 800-SAL-ARMY (800-725-2769).
America’s Second Harvest: Through local affiliates, this charity is supplying relief workers and shelters with food and water. Call 800-344-8070.
Mercy Corps: Supporting local agencies to help provide trauma counseling, especially for children. Call 800-852-2100 or mail checks to Mercy Corps, Dept. W, U.S. Emergency Fund, P.O. Box 2669, Portland, Ore. 97208. Donate online at mercycorps.org.
New York City Firefighters 9-11 Disaster Relief Fund: Mail checks to Firehouse.com, 9658 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 350, College Park, Md. 20740. All money will be used for families of deceased firefighters.
