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Post by DarthMaximus on Aug 30, 2005 17:32:13 GMT -5
By now some of you have probably seen on tv or newspaper pictures of the disaster in New Orleans and Southern Mississippi. According to the CBS evening news, 80% of New Orleans is under water. I was wondering if there was anything as a group we could do to help out. I'm open to suggestions.
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Post by Amidala Starkiller on Aug 30, 2005 18:06:01 GMT -5
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9107338/And the death toll is rasing for Mississippi and Alabama too It a great idea to help out John. Maybe we could all go give blood?
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Post by ObiWanFTW on Aug 30, 2005 18:39:21 GMT -5
im sure that the death toll will climb to well over a thousand.That what happens when a hurricaine hits a populated area.the most powerful force on the planet is infact the planet herself(mother nature).
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Post by DarthMaximus on Aug 30, 2005 19:10:48 GMT -5
I have a phobia for needles, so I will probably donate money and/or supplies. I even have contemplated volunteering for the RedCross.
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Post by Amidala Starkiller on Aug 30, 2005 19:42:47 GMT -5
I can bring a big mallet and knock you out.  I might not be able to give because might still be anemic. But I'll let them test me. Contacting the Red Cross is a good place to start to see what type of supplies they need. |
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Post by DarthMaximus on Aug 30, 2005 20:36:30 GMT -5
My Ex-Stepmother is head of the Waco Red Cross.  |
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Post by Amidala Starkiller on Aug 30, 2005 20:38:58 GMT -5
My Ex-Stepmother is head of the Waco Red Cross. Hmmmm awkward. |
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Post by D-Vader on Aug 31, 2005 2:03:15 GMT -5
That sounds good to me. Well, yeah the mallet and the volunteer/donating part...
John, you wanna contact the Red Cross to see what they need, as far as blood and various donations?
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Post by DarthMaximus on Aug 31, 2005 7:51:25 GMT -5
Yeh, I plan on calling them today, or just go by. They may take clothing, food(canned) and water. I just hope all of us could pitch-in in some way- money, blood, supplies and/or volunteer a little of our time.
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Post by DarthMaximus on Aug 31, 2005 11:37:55 GMT -5
I went by the Red Cross office on Cobbs this morning and donated $50 from me and $500 from my uncle. They accept $ and blood donations. Food and Clothing are to be donated at the church shelter at 7th and James(not sure where exactly that is).
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Post by DarthMaximus on Aug 31, 2005 12:26:00 GMT -5
HEB(Hewitt and Wooded Acres) will be having a food drive on Friday. The items most needed are bottled water, can tuna, peanut butter and diapers. They will be holding ther drive practically all day.
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Post by Amidala Starkiller on Aug 31, 2005 15:05:22 GMT -5
I read on Yahoo news today that refugees will be moved to Houston.
Any news on were will be need John. Joe and I are in for Saturday.
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Post by ObiWanFTW on Aug 31, 2005 17:34:49 GMT -5
I went by the Red Cross office on Cobbs this morning and donated $50 from me and $500 from my uncle. They accept $ and blood donations. Food and Clothing are to be donated at the church shelter at 7th and James(not sure where exactly that is). [/quote that's damn nice of you john,BUT how much of your money will actually get to the people in need.In the past the red cross has pocketed some of the money they have got for donations.I would think twice before donating money to them unless they will guarantee 100 percent of your donated money will go to the people in need. |
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Post by D-Vader on Aug 31, 2005 21:42:00 GMT -5
I can understand your concern, Robert, but the Red Cross isn't one of the ones that will take the money and run. The Red Cross is probably one of the few institutions that are beyond reproach. Salvation Army, Goodwill, well, they're a little different.
I think Christy and I will go through our clothes and donate whatever we don't need. And I'm sure that we have some canned goods that can be donated.
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Post by Amidala Starkiller on Aug 31, 2005 22:20:20 GMT -5
[qoute]that's damn nice of you john,BUT how much of your money will actually get to the people in need.In the past the red cross has pocketed some of the money they have got for donations.I would think twice before donating money to them unless they will guarantee 100 percent of your donated money will go to the people in need.[/quote]
Yeah I won't giving money to the Red Cross either. They still have 9/11 money that never made it to anyone.
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Post by SaberKnight76 on Sept 1, 2005 1:06:04 GMT -5
Well, I heard some rumors of that, but I don't remeber anything coming of it......
At Lowe's we have the give a dollar at the register or make a donation of any amount, then Lowe's will match that as well. The last time we did it for disaster relief, we donated a total of 1.8 million dollars. We have already sent all of our generators to that area, and we are also asking employees to volunteer to go there to help with the relief.
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Post by DarthMaximus on Sept 1, 2005 8:45:40 GMT -5
Ok, everybody. Since some of us are uncomfortable with the Red Cross, you can also make money donations to the Salvation Army. Whatever makes you comfortable. The Red Cross is just one of the first organizations that popped into my head.
I think the Wooded Acres and Hewitt HEB are already taking food donations, but I'll double check. The items they need are: bottled water, peanut butter, tuna, granola or cereal bars and diapers. I guess they need stuff that is easy to fix and doesn't require cooking. Thanks guys.
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Post by D-Vader on Sept 1, 2005 12:40:49 GMT -5
I don't think the 9/11 money thing was so much a Red Cross problem as much as it was a governmental problem. I think Red Cross had problems finding out from the government who was supposed to receive funds, and then on top of that, you had people complaining because they either didn't receive money or felt they needed more.
I wouldn't give money to either the Salvation Army or Goodwill before the Red Cross, mostly because SA and GW are both privately owned. Red Cross is a government agency, so no one necessarily gains from donations. Plus, the Red Cross works closely with the military and its members, so I am a little partial. And I have a feeling that the military will be brought in before too long, based on the amount of looting I've seen on the TV.
But truly, if you don't feel comfortable donating money, buy groceries and clothes with the amount you'd planned to donate and then donate them. And, don't forget, there's not dollar value on a pint of blood - so donate blood.
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Post by Amidala Starkiller on Sept 1, 2005 13:47:07 GMT -5
This isn't the best place and time to got into the politics of charities.
In my mind you can't go wrong with blood, food, bottled water, clothing, personal items (tooth brushes, soap, etc...) and cleaning supplies.
MCC is sent out an email about a donation center. I'll check back with the details later.
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Post by DarthMaximus on Sept 1, 2005 17:04:21 GMT -5
This isn't the best place and time to got into the politics of charities. In my mind you can't go wrong with blood, food, bottled water, clothing, personal items (tooth brushes, soap, etc...) and cleaning supplies. I agree, the most important thing is that the people in need get help. If everybody donates at least something, it will add up. |
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