The country recently passed the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, and while a lot is being done to get the Gulf Coast back on its feet, there is still much work to do. Let's keep that in mind when while doing our fall cleaning.

Someone, somewhere, needs that piece of clothing, or furniture, or whatever you can afford to give. Most of all, keep the people in your thoughts and prayers. They are working hard to restore their communities, their schools, and their families.

If you haven't already, please donate to one of these reliable organizations or another that you wish to support. With everyone's collective efforts, restoration will be complete more quickly. Thanks for any support you do.

Best regards,