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Article: Charities Worry As Cash Floods Into New York.(Terrorist attacks' impact on L.A.-area charities)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
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- Los Angeles Business Journal
- Article date:
- October 1, 2001
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L.A.-area charities are bracing for a serious downturn in donations during the fourth quarter, traditionally their most productive period, because contributors have become so focused on supporting victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks back East.
While the overall charity pie has gotten larger in the wake of the attacks, the recent wave of giving may leave local organizations with a smaller slice for causes ranging from disabled children to the environment.
"The other charities (not related to disaster-relief efforts) are going to feel Pain: Triggers outpouring of help. it," said United Way of Greater Los Angeles President Joe Haggerty. Campaign ...