OldVol
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I've worked some with the evacuees who have been sent to the Middle Tennessee area.
I can bring the good news that all of these people are very grateful for all of the help they're being given. At least the ones in my area are. Theres no complaining about the local, state, or federal governments. Thats only done by a few who the TV crews seek out to sensationalize the tragedy, as if it needed more sensationalism.
We received 260 folks from the Superdome and they are getting settled in. Some got out in the community yesterday and browsed some local stores. They've little to no money yet, so anything you can do will be put to good use.
If you're leery of giving money to the Red Cross please don't let that stop you from helping. You can purchase the following goods and drop them at your local chapter, or even better, you could make a trip to the local chapter where evacuees have been sent. Im aware of evacuees at Milan and Tullahoma, TN.
You can find your local chapter at this site: http://www.redcross.org/where/chapts.asp#TN
Items such as diapers, non-perishable food stuffs, general hygiene products, and clothing of all sorts and sizes are of great help.
If you have some time and live near one of the centers you will be greatly rewarded for helping. There's no feeling like it.
One of the local volunteers was interviewing one of the evacuees, taking personal information for red tape purposes asked a gentleman, "What was your address in New Orleans." The poor fellow said, "What difference does it make." The volunteer was overcome.
It is a heartbreaking chore. Many have lost everything and many have no home to return to. I anticipate we'll probably see some staying in Tennessee if they can obtain employment.
Of all the volunteer efforts Ive had a small part in, this is by far the most worthy cause to date.
Please open your heart, give of yourself, and open your wallets to aid these distressed Americans.
ALSO: The evacuees at Tullahoma got to bring their pets. Some folks brought dog and cat food to the shelter and they are so very grateful for that as well.
Thanks,
P. S. Freak, if youd like to pin this it might be of help to some.
I can bring the good news that all of these people are very grateful for all of the help they're being given. At least the ones in my area are. Theres no complaining about the local, state, or federal governments. Thats only done by a few who the TV crews seek out to sensationalize the tragedy, as if it needed more sensationalism.
We received 260 folks from the Superdome and they are getting settled in. Some got out in the community yesterday and browsed some local stores. They've little to no money yet, so anything you can do will be put to good use.
If you're leery of giving money to the Red Cross please don't let that stop you from helping. You can purchase the following goods and drop them at your local chapter, or even better, you could make a trip to the local chapter where evacuees have been sent. Im aware of evacuees at Milan and Tullahoma, TN.
You can find your local chapter at this site: http://www.redcross.org/where/chapts.asp#TN
Items such as diapers, non-perishable food stuffs, general hygiene products, and clothing of all sorts and sizes are of great help.
If you have some time and live near one of the centers you will be greatly rewarded for helping. There's no feeling like it.
One of the local volunteers was interviewing one of the evacuees, taking personal information for red tape purposes asked a gentleman, "What was your address in New Orleans." The poor fellow said, "What difference does it make." The volunteer was overcome.
It is a heartbreaking chore. Many have lost everything and many have no home to return to. I anticipate we'll probably see some staying in Tennessee if they can obtain employment.
Of all the volunteer efforts Ive had a small part in, this is by far the most worthy cause to date.
Please open your heart, give of yourself, and open your wallets to aid these distressed Americans.
ALSO: The evacuees at Tullahoma got to bring their pets. Some folks brought dog and cat food to the shelter and they are so very grateful for that as well.
Thanks,
P. S. Freak, if youd like to pin this it might be of help to some.
