Janet Kim

In the aftermath of the Asian tsunami, Hurricane Katrina and the earthquake in Haiti, the public was flooded with messages and options of how to help.  But where can you send money to help post oil-spill?  Here’s a list of organizations on the front lines of supporting locals impacted by the disaster as well as efforts to clean up the mess and protect against environmental damage over the long term.

+ Environmental

• Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana
• Matter of Trust
• *Oceana
• Natural Resources Defense Council  
• *National Wildlife Federation  
• *National Audubon Society  

 + Social

• *The Greater New Orleans Foundation
• *Oxfam America  
• Catholic Charities

*starred orgs are recommended by Charity Navigator