How You Can Help Paris From Stone Mountain and Lithonia

Here are some organizations and other ways that you can help support the city of Paris and the nation of France as it recovers from Friday’s terrorist attacks:

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Secours Catholique-Caritas France is helping victims and routinely helps the impoverished.

Secours Populaire provides material assistance during emergencies. The non-profit group also provides support for the victims.

Friends of Fondation de France allows you to choose a recurring or one-time donation.

Facebook has shown its support for the city of Paris by allowing its users to overlay the colors of the French flag on to their profile pictures.

French Red Cross – Donations are being accepted in English.

The group Restaurants du Cœur, or Restaurants of Love, distributes meals to the needy.

Doctors Without Borders: You can donate to the overall group in English.

Tips to remember when donating during a crisis, from Charity Navigator:

• Give to an established charity. Check the track record of the organization with third party groups like Charity Navigator or GuideStar. Look for U.S.-based organizations to be 501(c)(3) certified by the Internal Revenue Service.

• Designate your investment.

• Avoid telemarketers.

• Be careful of email solicitations.