Re: help with donating for Hurricane victims

Henry Porter wrote:
> Evan Z <evanz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx'tspam> wrote in
> news:rYHSe.216435$0f.19997@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:
>
> > You can also donate through the iTunes music store, in fast 1-click
> > fashion. I'll third the idea that the best thing to do is give money,
> > unless you're giving to a local shelter, in response to a specific
> > request for supplies.
>
> That brings up a very good point, which is that in some specific places,
> like cities in Texas where storm survivors have arrived, there have been
> requests for people to bring packages of new socks, new underwear,
> disposable diapers and other very useful supplies to the shelters. But for
> the most part, the answer right now is cash.

thanks for all of the thoughts and feedback to my question. It makes a
lot of sense that boxes of stray items are not what's most needed right
now. Eventually, they'll be ready and able to sort thru clothing and
non-essentials like books, but now's not the time. It's frustrating
not to be able to just drive to the people who need food, clothing and
water and hand it to them, but I know rationally that giving cash will
help get that done.

My youngest son told me this morning that Major League Baseball gave a
millions dollars to relief efforts. I responded enthusiastically-"wow,
that's a lot of money. how cool!" He just looked at me like I'd
missed his point entirely and said-"but Mom, do you know how much the
Yankee's payroll is alone?" lol. I love him so much. :) Just like
those Mom's who're watching their kids go without food, clothing and
shelter in New Orleans today.

This is really hard to watch happen. That's selfish, but it's the
truth...

susan

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