I sent checks directly to the Catholic
archdiocese of New Orleans:
http://archdiocese-no.org/
and my favorite 'on line' Catholic parish in Picayune, Mississippi:
http://www.scborromeo.org/index2.htm
If you want to help a family truly in need I know of one who has lost practically everything. There has been an account set up for their benefit. You can see them at a website located here:
http://www.genealogy.com/users/b/a/n/Kaaren-O-Bangert/
Knowing how generous all Freepers are, if all would just sent $5 it would be greatly appreciated. They are presently at a shelter in Hammond, LA.