As the death toll of the devastating Asian Tsunami reaches unfathomable heights, the main thing on the minds of New Yorkers and those far from the danger zone is how can we help. As UNICEF director Carol Bellamy said on today’s show, monetary funds are much more useful than clothing or food donations. Here’s a list of organizations you can contact.

-UNICEF: 1800-4-UNICEF (1800-486-4233)
-American Red Cross
-Care USA, 1-800-521-CARE
-Doctors Without Borders, 1-888-392-0392.
-Staten Island Buddhist Vihara, 718-556-2051
-New York Buddhist Vihara, 718-468-4262
-Sri Lankan Medical Association, Morristown: 973-993-8777, ext. 210
-Sri Lankan Medical Association, Edison: 732-494-7567
-Indian Business Association, Woodbridge: 732-750-3282
-Hindu American Temple and Cultural Center, Marlboro: 732-972-5552
-New Jersey Buddhist Vihara, Princeton: 732-821-9346
-American Red Cross of Central New Jersey, Princeton: 609-951-8550

Other sites:
Updates and charity Aid list
Comprehensive Charity list
Links to other Charities

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