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Donations for Hurricane Katrina relief? |
Mystiki
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Joined: Jul 03, 2003
Posts: 165
From: Sakatamata Island
|  Posted: 2005-08-31 1:52 pm Permalink
Our thoughts are with friends (direct and extended) in Louisiana and region right now. I have a few I still can't reach...and I shudder to think. This devastation commands our attention, and I want to do my part to help.
We too will participate in eBay auctions (haven't listed in awhile, this would be a damn good reason to start), and any other way we can help out.
Thank you all for the links and helpful information on how we can get involved.
And remember also, this Labor Day, those foot soldiers in the Red Cross, Armed Forces, and like organizations, our civil servants, and community leaders, who always step out to give a helping hand in times of crisis as a matter of duty and honor. They need our thoughts and strength and financial support, so they can be strong to help others in need. I hope this statement isn't considered political, but more humanitarian. That is my intention.
Rae and Jamio
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Tikiwahine
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Joined: Apr 09, 2003
Posts: 3288
From: Ontario, Canada
| Posted: 2005-09-01 10:49 am Permalink
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On 2005-08-30 16:16, docwoods wrote:
Those are super ideas.I wanted to bring something up that I don't wish to be upsetting.With all this coverage on the devestation,has anyone heard anything about other countries coming on board to lend us a hand?Shoot,the US is always right there for others when hardship hits.I hope I've just been missing this kind of offer of assistance.
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Canadian leaders, agencies stand by to help U.S.
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Johnny Dollar
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Joined: Oct 01, 2003
Posts: 2920
From: Baltimore, Maryland, PNG
| Posted: 2005-09-01 11:21 am Permalink
canada rocks! thx for the infoz tw
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Trader Woody
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Joined: Mar 25, 2002
Posts: 2301
From: Tiki Manor, Forest of Bowland,UK
| Posted: 2005-09-02 09:39 am Permalink
"The United States has received aid offers from dozens of countries and international organizations since the deadly Hurricane Katrina swept through southern part the country earlier this week, the State Department said on Thursday.
"We have received general offers of assistance, as well as somemore specific offers of assistance, from a number of different countries and organizations, State Department spokesman Sean McCormack told a news briefing.
The countries that have offered US assistance include Russia, Japan, Canada, France, Honduras, Germany, Venezuela, Jamaica, Australia, Britain, Holland, Switzerland, Greece, Hungary, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Mexico, China, South Korea, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates. "
Speaking as a Brit, I know there is a huge amount of sympathy over here, especially as the news seems to worsen rather than get better. I guess there hasn't been a mass rush to our wallets as everyone assumed the US would be able to roll out a big plan and help everyone out much sooner. Also, George Bush appeared on TV saying that while donations were welcome, they were not necessary. Back when the Tsunami happened, India refused aid in the same way, so everyone gave to the other countries affected.
Anyway, giving to organisations like the Red Cross is always a good decision!
Trader Woody
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mrsmiley
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Joined: Apr 03, 2002
Posts: 3154
From: Las Vegas, NV
| Posted: 2005-09-02 4:47 pm Permalink
This is from Volkswagen credit;
"VCI Defers Payments for Hurricane Katrina Victims
SEP 02, 2005 | Source: VWCredit | Author: Cicely Holland
Please see the attached press release sent from VW Credit, Inc. to aid customers affected by Hurricane Katrina.
If there are any customer questions, inquires you receive from Audi Financial Services, Volkswagen Credit, or Bentley Financial Services customers, please direct them to the numbers listed below:
o Audi Financial Services - 888-237-2834
o Volkswagen Credit - 800-428-4034
o Bentley Financial Services - 877-237-3878 "
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