WPCNR CITY HALL CIRCUIT. From The Mayor's Office. September 1, 2005: Mayor Joseph Delfino announced today that the City of White Plains will be partnering with AmeriCares to raise money to benefit the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The relief efforts will last for six weeks, and will include a fund drive by children from the City of White Plains Youth Bureau, a benefit concert, and collaboration with local businesses.

“The destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina is truly horrific, and stands as one of the worst natural disasters in the history of this great nation. I am asking all sectors of our community to help us to reach out to those in need throughout Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana, whose lives have been forever changed by this terrible disaster”, stated Mayor Joseph Delfino.

 The funds will directly benefit the AmeriCares Hurricane Relief Fund, which is currently being earmarked for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

“The situation throughout the Gulf Coast area remains critical,” said Curtis R. Welling, president and CEO of AmeriCares.  “We are extremely grateful for the support of the City of White Plains, which will allow us to help those who are in great need at this difficult time.”

AmeriCares is a nonprofit humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization that supports long-term medical assistance programs and provides emergency relief in the U.S. and around the world.  Since it was established in 1982, AmeriCares has distributed more than $4 billion in humanitarian aid to 137 countries.  For more information, visit the AmeriCares web site at www.americares.org or call 1-800-486-HELP.