While local and federal official scramble to adequately respond in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, individual donations are fast approaching $100 million, reports the Post, while communities and organizations have started campaigns to offer cheap or free housing to the thousands left homeless in the hurricane’s wake. Below are more local events to benefit the victims and information on how you can help:

— The K Street Lounge (1301 K Street, NW) is hosting a hurricane relief party on Saturday, September 3, with all proceeds from the cover charge going to the American Red Cross.

— The Grog and Tankard (2408 Wisconsin Avenue, NW) will host the “Singin’ the Blues for The Delta-Katrina Relief Show” on Thursday, September 8, starting at 8 p.m. A $20 donation, all of which will benefit the American Red Cross, will get you in. Delaware-based Lower Case Blues is set to play.

— Moveon.org has organized a hurricane housing drive for evacuees, while Craigslist has mobilized to provide housing, volunteer opportunities, and the site’s considerable reach to locate loved ones.

— We’ve received word that local Red Cross chapters are sending volunteers down to the disaster area. All you need is to watch a few training videos and a three weeks to dedicate to relief efforts. Please call your local Red Cross office for more information.

Update: One more event, this one taking place on Wednesday, September 7 at the Hawk n’ Dove (329 Pennsylvania Ave., SE), from 6-9 p.m. A $25 donation is suggested, and the American Red Cross will be on hand to collect donations and provide receipts for tax deductions. The best part: beer and wings are complimentary until they run out, after that, $5 pitchers.

Update, Part 2: The Neighborhood Restaurant Group, which owns a variety of restaurants in Northern Virginia (notably Tallula, Vermilion, and the Evening Star Café), is planning a series of fundraising events to benefit the relief efforts. On September 7, a percentage of total sales from all three restaurants will go to the American Red Cross and Catholic Relief Services, while from September 5-11, 50 percent of all dessert sales will be donated. Throughout the month diners will also be able to add donations to their checks. A “Taste of the French Quarter” night is being planned, though no date has been set.

Picture above from Reuters.