The Fish Foundation news and events

Our first project, FISHNET, is nearly complete. FISHNET will give donors and volunteers the ability to connect with small, grassroots organizations who are rebuilding New Orleans and other areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. Our network will allow these organizations to show their work to the world through text, audio, video and photos. Our goal is to be THE digital bridge to get resources to where they’re needed most.

The Foundation has made a lot of great contacts in New Orleans over the past few months. The charities we’ve spoken to are very excited to hear that we’re addressing the fundamental causes of poverty in America -- limited access to education, nutrition, good financial practices and psychological support.

Here some ways that you can help FISHNET.

1. Suggest a charity for evaluation.
We’re actively seeking out small, grassroots organizations working in educational advancement, psychological care, financial literacy and nutritional help. We’re especially looking for charities in New Orleans, the Mississippi Gulf Coast and other areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. If you know a charity that falls into one of these categories, please use our online form to tell us more about them. All you need to know is the charity’s name, contact info and a little bit about them. We’ll handle the rest!
You can find our online form here:
http://www.fishfoundation.org/nominate.html

2. Get a charity to fill out our membership evaluation survey.
If you work at a charity and you’d like to become part of FISHNET, please fill out our membership evaluation survey online. We’ll contact you for further information.
You can find our online evaluation survey here:
http://www.fishfoundation.org/surveys/index.php?sid=1

3. Donate.
We’re heading down to New Orleans to gather grassroots organizations and document their work for FISHNET. If you want to help support our outreach costs, you can donate to The Fish Foundation online at http://www.fishfoundation.org/donate.html.