In light of a high-profile disaster, nonprofits of all missions need to maintain communications with donros and continue their fundraising plans.

By Terry Axelrod

The message Livingston wanted to get out is that not only is her chapter working with evacuees and sending teams to the crisis, but that it deals with emergencies every day — whether it’s a house fire, heart attack, accident, the need for blood or staying in touch with loved ones serving in Iraq.

“My commitment is that we’re here for you, for your children and for your grandchildren for generations to come,” she said in her speech.