HELP THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA - please read!

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  1. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    From time to time, it takes a real disaster and the affected victims for us to realize how blessed we all are. It was not until I walked by a television this evening that I realized how devastating Hurricane Katrina has been. Some of the moderators and I spoke about the destruction, and we want to help and we are looking for your support.

    We want to donate at least $200 to the American Red Cross. To achieve this goal, all donations made by members of www.WRXatlanta.com for the month of September will go directly to the American Red Cross. Our ambitious goal is $420, which would equate to about $1.20 per member on average. If you have ever considered donating and have not yet done so, now is the perfect time because your donation will go to helping the victims of this disaster. American Red Cross volunteers have been deployed to the hardest hit areas of Katrina's destruction, supplying hundreds of thousands of victims left homeless with critical necessities.

    I felt it was the least we as an enthusiast community could do.

    From the Red Cross donation site:
    "The American Red Cross is not a government agency and all Red Cross disaster assistance is free thanks to the generosity of people like you. The value of your donation is increased by the fact that the ratio of volunteer Red Cross workers to paid staff is almost 36 to one."

    To make a donation, simply go to: http://www.WRXatlanta.com/donate.php

    Donations of any size are always welcome and greatly appreciated.

    The entire WRXatlanta.com team and the victims of Hurricane Katrina thank you in advance for your generosity.

    God Bless,
     
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    Alex, Sep 3, 2005
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  2. Trey

    Trey Active Member

    I wish I would have known you guys were doing this, I already donated $200 directly to the RC.

    DONATE!! :D
     
    Trey, Sep 4, 2005
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  3. Meredith

    Meredith Banned

    Me too! I already sent money to the RC on their website. I got an email from hands on altanta saying in addition to cash donation, they are looking for clothes donations locally for people in georgia shelters, i'll post some more info incase anybody has some extra clothes laying around they don't want anymore.

    Atlanta is gearing up for an influx of refugees from New Orleans and
    other areas devastated by Katrina.

    In-Kind donations will be accepted at 590 Means Street (easy access off Marietta Street just south of the Northside & Marietta intersection) from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 3 for distribution to The Salvation Army's Lawrenceville Facility and other local facilities who are serving refugees.

    Items Needed:

    Clothing (for men, women and children):
    - Socks for women, men and children
    - Work clothes (business casual) for women, men and children (a lot oflarger sizes are needed)
    - Sweatpants, jackets, etc.
    - T-shirts

    Toiletries:

    - toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, brushes, combs,
    deodorant, feminine hygiene products, etc.

    Baby Items:

    - Diapers - all sized
    - Wipes, etc.
    - bottles
    - formula
    - blankets
    - Baby & toddler's clothing

    Food & Water:

    - Bottles of water, juice
    - Non-perishable - peanut butter, boxed pasted, canned goods,
    beans, etc.
    - Snack bags - pretzels, chips, snack cakes

    Misc.:

    - Blankets, sheets, towels
     
    Last edited: Sep 4, 2005
    Meredith, Sep 4, 2005
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  4. miloman

    miloman Retired Admin

    i got some clothes im not using... i'll be glad to donate them
     
    miloman, Sep 4, 2005
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  5. MarkM2016GTI

    MarkM2016GTI Supporting Member

    I made a donation to ARC and for the club too...



    Mark
     
    MarkM2016GTI, Sep 4, 2005
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  6. ScoobyMike

    ScoobyMike OG Mod

    already gave them some money straight from my pay check, plus I'm leaving in a week to go down there with other guys from the Home Depot to help out...
     
    ScoobyMike, Sep 5, 2005
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