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September 04, 2005
Hurricane Katrina relief
I say at the beginning of the post below that I buy into the faith-based charities, and the one that I cherish above all the others is my own denomination's United Methodist Committee On Relief. UMCOR very quietly gets work done in these times - they may not have the public profile of the Red Cross, but they work through local churches to deliver simple, important needs are met.
And one of their most important ministries are the disaster relief kits they put together to have on the ready, whereever there is a need in the world. These relief kits were delivered last year in the throes of the Tsunami, and they surely will be needed again beyond Katrina's effects.
Mind you, if you are at the Shorter, one of your classmates is also arranging contributions to the Red Cross as part of the work of SAVE. Their work should be commended to the hilt, and supported.
And, if you are in the greater Rome community, there is a broad community relief effort underway that deserves your attention as well.
There is literally no excuse for failing to support these people so desperately in need. There are so many opportunities to give SOMETHING.
Posted by Chuck at September 4, 2005 09:47 PM
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Hurricane Katrina has been and continues to be a punch to the gut. It's horrifying and tragic -- if you have anything to spare, donate to help.
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