USA, here's a little inspiration during sad days of Katrina & her aftermath...
Sep 2nd, 2005, 05:10 AM
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We always hear of the evil that happens yet how amazing are these stories of the small acts of kindness. My sister called everyone she knows to beg them to donate money. Small companies are matching funds here locally. Little kids on my street are selling lemonade to raise money for the relief effort. We are so far away from the disaster but are so profoundly touched. We hold our country in our prayers. Thank you for reminding us of the essential good in the majority of people in our wonderful country.
Sep 2nd, 2005, 06:41 AM
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Oh jersey,
Seeing what you typed about the little kids having a lemonade stand to raise money... oh my God, the tears just FLOODED out of my eyes.
And the little children shall lead them.
Thank you everyone for your postive thoughts.
Hope inspires hope and that is something during such a desperate, horrific time.
Bless all of you.
Seeing what you typed about the little kids having a lemonade stand to raise money... oh my God, the tears just FLOODED out of my eyes.
And the little children shall lead them.
Thank you everyone for your postive thoughts.
Hope inspires hope and that is something during such a desperate, horrific time.
Bless all of you.
Sep 2nd, 2005, 07:28 AM
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Oh LoveItaly,
I guess I wasn't clear. What I meant was that there are people in the midst of the tragedy that have nothing but their optimism. This will go a long way to helping the people surrounding them, now. And yes, it doesn't matter how much or how little anyone can give - give it.
As someone pointed out to me once, "even if you only have $20, giving 10% is only $2 and it won't break you." It was great advice.
I guess I wasn't clear. What I meant was that there are people in the midst of the tragedy that have nothing but their optimism. This will go a long way to helping the people surrounding them, now. And yes, it doesn't matter how much or how little anyone can give - give it.
As someone pointed out to me once, "even if you only have $20, giving 10% is only $2 and it won't break you." It was great advice.
Sep 2nd, 2005, 08:53 AM
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Copied from Asia board
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Following the Asian Tsunami last year there was an outpouring of sympathy and offers to help from members of this board and indeed on forums across the world, people just wanting to show that they felt for the suffering and loss of others and desperate to do something to help. I was wonderful that so many offered their sympathy and offers to help.
So I would like to extend 'our' feelings of support for those who have lost loved ones, their homes and possessions and are now from what we see on TV suffering greatly, the images have bought back memories.
Let us hope that not only the government but the business community and individuals can pull together on this one.
We here feel their suffering and we extend our heartfelt support to all those in need.
jamesA
Thailand
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Following the Asian Tsunami last year there was an outpouring of sympathy and offers to help from members of this board and indeed on forums across the world, people just wanting to show that they felt for the suffering and loss of others and desperate to do something to help. I was wonderful that so many offered their sympathy and offers to help.
So I would like to extend 'our' feelings of support for those who have lost loved ones, their homes and possessions and are now from what we see on TV suffering greatly, the images have bought back memories.
Let us hope that not only the government but the business community and individuals can pull together on this one.
We here feel their suffering and we extend our heartfelt support to all those in need.
jamesA
Thailand
Sep 2nd, 2005, 09:24 AM
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I have copied and pasted my response to JamesA's gracious and kind post, please see below.
Also, I would like to thank the above posts from Alan (MagicRat from Europe), and our friends in Canada and Australia.
We hear you and we feel the support. You are among the 20 nations worldwide that have offered support.
Thank you so much, thank you so very much!
Here is the post from JamesA on the Asia board (started by Florence):
Author: Florence
Date: 09/01/2005, 08:35 am
A few words to express support to all those affected in any way by hurricane Katrina. My thoughts are with you.
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Author: rhkkmk
Date: 09/01/2005, 11:59 am
thank you florence....it is quite bad in those areas...they will survive however...
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Author: Kathie
Date: 09/01/2005, 06:57 pm
Thank you for your kind words, Florence. I am far away from the disaster but feel very sad for people in that area. I was especially sad to see the people of New Orleans, a city I love to visit.
It's also sad to see that a tragedy like this brings out nasty and vindictive people like Author V.
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Author: laurieco
Date: 09/01/2005, 08:35 pm
Thank you Florence, your kindness is appreciated. I don't live near the affected areas either, but I live in NYC and after going through 9/11, I can certainly empathize with what those people are going through. I've never been to New Orleans I'm sorry to say, or any of the other areas that were hit so hard, but after they rebuild, and I'm sure they will, I will certainly have to go there and show my support the way so many wonderful people came to NY after we were hit and showed their support.
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Author: JamesA
Date: 09/02/2005, 12:49 pm
Following the Asian Tsunami last year there was an outpouring of sympathy and offers to help from members of this board and indeed on forums across the world, people just wanting to show that they felt for the suffering and loss of others and desperate to do something to help.
So I would like to extend 'our' feelings of support for those who have lost loved ones, their homes and possessions and are now from what we see on TV suffering greatly, the images have bought back memories.
Let us hope that not only the government but the business community and individuals can pull together on this one.
We here feel their suffering and we extend our heartfelt support to all those in need.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Author: Tiff
Date: 09/02/2005, 01:15 pm
James A, Thank you for copying and pasting your kind, loving thoughts from this post into the thread on the US board.
Your positive words are very appreciative. I can only imagine that this tragedy might bring back some nightmares from your own experience and for that I too, am sorry.
In addition, thank you Florence! We value your support.
Best wishes, Tiff
Also, I would like to thank the above posts from Alan (MagicRat from Europe), and our friends in Canada and Australia.
We hear you and we feel the support. You are among the 20 nations worldwide that have offered support.
Thank you so much, thank you so very much!
Here is the post from JamesA on the Asia board (started by Florence):
Author: Florence
Date: 09/01/2005, 08:35 am
A few words to express support to all those affected in any way by hurricane Katrina. My thoughts are with you.
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Author: rhkkmk
Date: 09/01/2005, 11:59 am
thank you florence....it is quite bad in those areas...they will survive however...
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Author: Kathie
Date: 09/01/2005, 06:57 pm
Thank you for your kind words, Florence. I am far away from the disaster but feel very sad for people in that area. I was especially sad to see the people of New Orleans, a city I love to visit.
It's also sad to see that a tragedy like this brings out nasty and vindictive people like Author V.
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Author: laurieco
Date: 09/01/2005, 08:35 pm
Thank you Florence, your kindness is appreciated. I don't live near the affected areas either, but I live in NYC and after going through 9/11, I can certainly empathize with what those people are going through. I've never been to New Orleans I'm sorry to say, or any of the other areas that were hit so hard, but after they rebuild, and I'm sure they will, I will certainly have to go there and show my support the way so many wonderful people came to NY after we were hit and showed their support.
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Author: JamesA
Date: 09/02/2005, 12:49 pm
Following the Asian Tsunami last year there was an outpouring of sympathy and offers to help from members of this board and indeed on forums across the world, people just wanting to show that they felt for the suffering and loss of others and desperate to do something to help.
So I would like to extend 'our' feelings of support for those who have lost loved ones, their homes and possessions and are now from what we see on TV suffering greatly, the images have bought back memories.
Let us hope that not only the government but the business community and individuals can pull together on this one.
We here feel their suffering and we extend our heartfelt support to all those in need.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Author: Tiff
Date: 09/02/2005, 01:15 pm
James A, Thank you for copying and pasting your kind, loving thoughts from this post into the thread on the US board.
Your positive words are very appreciative. I can only imagine that this tragedy might bring back some nightmares from your own experience and for that I too, am sorry.
In addition, thank you Florence! We value your support.
Best wishes, Tiff
Sep 2nd, 2005, 09:42 AM
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elizabeth reed~ thank you, you gave me a chuckle w/ your "Ain't That a Shame" comment. I needed a little laugh.
Detroit has opened up 2100 hotel rooms & a local restauranteur has pledged to feed any refugees that come to our area......
Bless everyone that does whatever they can!
Detroit has opened up 2100 hotel rooms & a local restauranteur has pledged to feed any refugees that come to our area......
Bless everyone that does whatever they can!
Sep 2nd, 2005, 06:41 PM
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Bloomberg.com has a list of the international donations, click on world news. It is a pretty impressive list and one which, I'm sure, will grow longer. I hope that in the current frenzy to get asssitance to those in need we don't forget to recognize the international community for their efforts.
Sep 3rd, 2005, 01:10 AM
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A little kid here in Atlanta collected over $900 just by going door-to-door.
I went to Costco Friday afternoon to get gas (they were out) and pick up some stuff...they are collecting donations when you check out and match dollar-for-dollar.
My husband and I were going to go out of town this weekend but plans were cancelled. Last night decided we would donate the amount of $ we would've spent to go away. I challenge all my fellow Fodorites to do the same.
I went to Costco Friday afternoon to get gas (they were out) and pick up some stuff...they are collecting donations when you check out and match dollar-for-dollar.
My husband and I were going to go out of town this weekend but plans were cancelled. Last night decided we would donate the amount of $ we would've spent to go away. I challenge all my fellow Fodorites to do the same.
Sep 3rd, 2005, 03:38 AM
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OWJ, I had considered a challenge where one would give up one activity they might otherwise have done, say dinner out or a movie, and donate that to one of the many organizations helping our fellow countrymen. Your idea is much better!
Sep 3rd, 2005, 05:30 AM
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Money donations are the best thing we can do right now. I know lots of schools and other organizations for children will want to arrange for donatations. If you email me at [email protected], I will send you a "sharing calendar" that can be used by families, schools, churches, etc. to collect money. The calendar has an activity every day for 14 days and asks the child to put money aside in a bank. A sample entry: Hurricanes can make drinking water unsafe. Put 1 penny in your bank for every faucet in your house. The calendar will raise $2 to $3 per child. You can always increase the amount by using dimes or dollars!
Our school is doing this. The kids are able to learn about the problem and take positive steps to help. Please pass this email address on to teachers, church leaders, etc.
Our school is doing this. The kids are able to learn about the problem and take positive steps to help. Please pass this email address on to teachers, church leaders, etc.
Sep 3rd, 2005, 11:59 AM
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Outstanding idea, OWJ. And the story of the little kid that went door to door, ohhhhhh! >
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Keysmom, I cut and pasted the email address for the calendar, I will pass it on to those I know, thank you for sharing!
<Keysmom, I cut and pasted the email address for the calendar, I will pass it on to those I know, thank you for sharing!
Sep 4th, 2005, 12:38 AM
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Dear Tiff and others, San Francisco is taking in 300 families. For now they will be housed in St. Mary's Cathedral in San Francisco. After a call from the Red Cross the SF Salvation Army is organizing the logistics of this along with the City of SF and SF churches. The Mayor of San Francisco is reported as saying these families will be welcomed as long as they wish to stay. They will have help with housing, clothing, food, counseling, medical needs and jobs etc.
San Francisco already has such a problem with their homeless population I do not know how everything that the City Government has promised will be accomplished but I pray it will be.
San Francisco already has such a problem with their homeless population I do not know how everything that the City Government has promised will be accomplished but I pray it will be.
Sep 4th, 2005, 09:21 AM
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My stepson just returned from Iraq a week ago last Thursday and may now be off to NO...we were sending him bunches of care packages...I have tons of stuff leftover from the care packages..SO, where could I send the next batch? Houston or other shelters? Anyone know an address where stuff can go? I also think I could get some other donations, like shoes, towels, etc.
Sep 4th, 2005, 10:05 AM
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Oregon has 1000 evacuees arriving, and our universities are doing what they can in regards to free or instate tuition/housing, etc. National Guard troops from here have also headed for the gulf states to help out.
Sep 4th, 2005, 10:11 AM
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cesta: I would suggest contacting some of your local churches, or Salvation Army. The Red Cross has pretty much stated in this and other calamities that they prefer cash donations. The asses the situation and then prefer to purchase what is needed. The thing is, you don't want to have clothing, blankets, etc, and just send them "out there" because there is no way of assuring that they get distributed. Much luck in your efforts.
