The AIGA has sent an email outlining their response to the devastation that Hurricane Katrina has left. aiga.org/reliefeffort While the AIGA is not a relief organization, they do have an important role to play. Aside from donating to the already existing relief organizations, we can help our fellow designer get through this. Here is a portion of the email explaining a little of what the AIGA is currently doing.

"Designers in southeastern states who would like to take an active role in the task force should respond at relief@aiga.org. AIGA will focus on creating a network to allow displaced designers to communicate with those who can help; we will also help displaced designers in regaining their professional practice.

AIGA will launch a relief fund with $10,000 to help designers re-establish their practices and will encourage our corporate partners to work through the task force to coordinate additional financial and in-kind support."