The damage is almost unfathomable. Far more than the cost of buildings, property, possessions, is the impact of having one's life completely turned upside down. Here at my house, the last remnants of Katrina are blustery and wet. But down south....

The pictures don't even look real.

Many of our deployed heroes are worried about their families. Many more returned from war, only to now face the war zone that used to be their hometown. And then there's Keesler AFB...

Soldiers' Angels is stepping up to help, and Operation AC is joining them:

Operation AC, Inc. (Operation Air Conditioner) www.operationac.com has joined Soldier's Angels in this effort and pledges $1,000 as a match to the Operation Katrina Relief Fund.

Patti and I are also going to combine our forces and vast supporters for not only this, but for Operation Christmas. Look for a Joint Press release on Friday.

Organizations like ours must band together to make the most impact. My husband Mathew and I pledge Operation AC's support for this cause. We have been answering emails from troops who are deployed from these affected states all day. I can assure you they are very worried about their family back here.

We will urge all of our supporters to help.

Frankie & Mathew Mayo,
President/Vice President
Founders
Operation AC, Inc.
a 501(c)3 non-profit troop support company.

You can donate via paypal here: Operation Katrina Soldiers' Relief Fund

To send a check, use the following address:

Soldier's Angels Foundation
Operation Katrina Relief
1792 East Washington Blvd.
Pasadena, California 91104

If you are looking to donate goods or services to this effort, you can contact Soldiers' Angels at the address above, by phone at (626) 398-3131, or by email at mackay.donaldw@gmail.com.

And if you are a Hero, or the family member of a Hero, in need of assistance, click here.