Atlas Roofing Corp., through its parent company Hood Companies, will contribute $3 million to a hurricane relief fund established by best-selling author John Grisham.

HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Atlas Roofing Corp., through its parent company Hood Companies, will contribute $3 million to a hurricane relief fund established by best-selling author John Grisham.

Warren A. Hood Jr. and his wife, Carolyn, announced that Hood Companies will contribute $3 million to Grisham's Rebuild The Coast Fund.

"I would like to echo the sentiments expressed by Mr. Grisham in that we don't normally publicize our gifts," Hood said. "But, I hope this gift will inspire other Mississippi companies and individuals to contribute generously to the relief efforts. I believe that it is important that we help our fellow Mississippians who have been so tragically hurt by Hurricane Katrina."

Contributions to Rebuild the Coast Fund can be made online at www.rebuildthecoastfundorg; at any BancorpSouth branch; or by sending a check or money order to Rebuild the Coast Fund Inc., P.O. Box 4500, Tupelo, MS 38803.