The Latest News on Sean Astin's
Hurricane Relief Effort

Saturday September 10, 2005

Sean and family attended PETA's 25th anniversary Gala and Humanitarian Awards show at Paramount Studios.  He and Alyssa Milano presented awards for Ravi Shankar, Lauren Schuler Donner and Richard Donner.  Auction proceeds benefit Katrina Relief.

Helping Animals


"This morning I rallied 1400 students at Pepperdine University for their 'Step Forward' Day at 7:30 in the morning on the Pepperdine Baseball Field...it is a day dedicated to having those students fan out across Los Angeles to learn what the cities needs are and how they can become volunteers."


Sean with the baseball team at Pepperdine


Sean supports the work of Generations UnitedClick here for specifics on their efforts for Hurricane Katrina evacuees.

 

Friday September 9, 2005

The following memo soliciting donations for America's Second Harvest was circulated on the set of "24" where Sean is filming episodes for next season.  Sean chipped in and the crew enthusiastically supported the effort.


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"My single biggest personal regret is that I didn't have a pre-existing relationship with the Red Cross. I intend to remedy that situation by completing the Red Cross Volunteer Certification Program." -- Sean Astin, September 9, 2005


Sean Astin Is Appearing On the National Telethon
Shelter From the Storm: A Concert For The Gulf Coast
Friday September 9, 2005
5pm-6pm PDT/8-9pm EDT

Thursday September 8, 2005

Sean joined Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa at the Skirball Center for International Literacy Day -- “Eradicating Illiteracy in Los Angeles.”  Click here for the story.


Sean Astin is the "Verizon Literacy Champion" for the National Center for Family Literacy

More Than 10,000 Verizon Employees at 24 Call Centers Volunteer to Answer Phone Calls in Support of Hurricane Katrina Relief Telethon on Friday


Wednesday September 7, 2005

Sean was interviewed by the following radio stations regarding Hurricane Katrina Relief:

WMBZ-FM, Memphis
Morning Show: Brad and Dana's Morning Buzz
Hosts: Brad Carson and Dana Fox

KALC, Denver, COLO
"Greg & Bo Show"

WRXK
Host: Joe Scott

WOGL-FM, Philadelphia
Morning Show: The Breakfast Club
Hosts: Ross Britton, Val Knight and Frank Lewis
 

WPXY-FM/Rochester

KXXR-FM, Minneapolis
Morning Show: Weasel in the Morning
Hosts: Weasel, Josh and Nick

WLYT-FM, Charlotte
Morning Show: Tony and Jen Morning Show

WMTX, Tampa, FL
"Nancy and Mike Morning Show"

WWZZ-FM 104.1 ..Washington DC
Morning Show: The Matthew Blades Morning Show
Host: Matthew Blades, Erica, Whitney, JC

WZPL-FM, Indianapolis
Morning Show: Smiley Morning Show

WTPT 93.3 The Planet, Greenville, SC
Morning Show: The Rise Guys
Hosts: Skip and Matt

WKRQ, Cinncinnati
Morning Show: Jeff and Jenn Morning

KUSS-FM US95.7-FM, San Diego
Morning Show: Tony & Kris in the Morning

KGGO-FM, Des Moines
Morning Show: Lou, the Roundguy and Heather

WFLY-FM, Albany
Morning Show: Candy & Potter

WKQI-FM Channel 955, Detroit
Morning Show: Mojo in the Morning
Hosts: Mojo, Sara, Chad

WGTZ Z-93, Dayton, Ohio
Morning Show: The Morning Z
Hosts: Mallory and Campy

WZZN-FM, Chicago
Morning Show: The Morning Zone
Host: Brian & Sludge

KKCD-FM, Omaha, NE
Morning Show: "Steve King in the Morning"

Tuesday September 6, 2005

Sean would like to care for a dog separated from its owners by Hurricane Katrina.  Send Email if you have a suggestion.

 The Humane Society of the United States

In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, The HSUS has launched a massive relief effort to rescue animals and assist their caregivers in the disaster areas. HSUS highly trained Disaster Animal Response Teams are in Louisiana and Mississippi coordinating a multi-state animal rescue and recovery effort. HSUS is in New Orleans and have rescued hundreds of animals in the hardest hit areas of Mississippi since Friday.

The entire relief effort is funded by donations, and support is desperately needed. Please make an emergency contribution to our Disaster Relief Fund today! To donate, please complete the information on the secure online form online at the HSUS site

Click here for the HSUS form

Your tax-deductible gift will be used exclusively for our disaster animal relief work.

To send your gift by U.S. Mail, please make your check payable to HSUS Disaster Relief Fund and mail it to HSUS, Dept. DRFHBM, 2100 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037. Thank you!


In his capacity as a member of the President's Council on Service & Civic Participation, Sean made a field report to the White House regarding local efforts to organize a "Relief Effort Caravan" for Hurricane Katrina Evacuees. Here's an excerpt from his report:

Well it is a Great Picture. These Citizens have cobbled together an impressive few city blocks of supplies and are waiting for their promised semi's to arrive...They are working with the United Way in Louisiana, but the story isn't over.

The local police are now offering support to the operation. One Officer gave me the name and number of a Nation Wide Trucking company that would likely be receptive to an invitation to participate. As yet, no one has solicited them.

Emotions are high about the President from one of the organizers, a former Armed Services guy from Texas-who says he voted for the President. He's not a fan.

What they've accomplished in my opinion is newsworthy. I'm concerned that they are exhausted from several days and nights without sleep.

I've been in contact with the City of Los Angeles, to offer a heads up. I've further made an offer to the Mayor's Office...I suggested to his staff that he applaud their efforts, but to exercise caution when conducting such an impromptu operation.


Sean stopped everything in his life last Friday to focus exclusively day and night all through the labor day weekend to assist with this disaster. He is still actively engaged today in following through with supplies that were collected locally in Los Angeles for the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.

Sean Stopped by the "Impromptu Distribution Site" adjacent to the Van Nuys Airport to inspect the efforts organized by bellapooch.com and "Puppies, Babies & Mommies Too" in conjuncton with CraigsList.com for Hurrican Katriana evacuees.

"Based on the series of good conversations I had with them and on Mack's good report, I felt the need to inspect the site personally.  I was a bit concerned because I knew the citizens were not being directed by the authorities.  I was pleased with what I saw, but urged caution and emphasized the need for sleep...they were a wonderful display of positive energy, I just didn't want to see them have an accident.

"I was relieved to see the Van Nuys Police department arrive on site with a very supportive attitude!  I continued to stay in communication with the organizers and was happy to learn and am happy to report that two separate convoys filled with supplies, the first with three semi trucks, the second presumably had the same number headed for Louisiana working in concert with the United Way."


Between 2-4pm PST today a three truck convoy of semi's should be arriving at 7635 Airport Business Parkway in Van Nuys. Any Help You Could Offer To Secure, Deliver and Gift/Loan the following items to this impromptu volunteer location would be greatly appreciated: FYI: The Van Nuys Home Depot has already generously donated many pallets and other goods to be used. In order to complete their task, they still require the following:

  • Pallet
  • Jacks
  • Fork Lifts
  • Shrink Wrap
  • Rolls of Tape
  • Boxes

While he's never met and does not know them, Sean has had good communications with the folks/Citizens who worked very quickly and persistently to "make it happen" in the absence of being able to reach a Local Red Cross Distribution Site from Friday through the Holiday on Monday.

Monday September 5, 2005

Sean was interviewed by Jay Thomas on Sirius Satellite Radio nationwide regarding Hurricane Katrina Relief.

Sean's brother Mackenzie Astin visited the "Impromptu Distribution Site" organized by bellapooch.com and "Puppies, Babies & Mommies Too" in conjuncton with CraigsList.com near Van Nuys Airport.  Mack delivered the supplies we all collected on Saturday...he was interviewed on the news and he reported to Sean the "remaining" needs.

Friday September 2, 2005

Sean was interviewed by several radio stations regarding Hurricane Katrina Relief:

  • KBCO-FM, Denver
    Host: Kiefer
  • KMHX-FM, San Fransisco / Santa Rosa, CA
    Host Athena Matsikas
  • KCVM_FM, Cedar Falls, Iowa
    Host: Jamie Phillips
  • WDJC-FM, Birmingham Alabama
    Hosts: Justin and Cari