All,
Deb's sister and her sisters family have potentially lost all of their household possessions from the flood in Findlay, Ohio. They apparently were living in the basement apartment of a house that was flooded by 6 feet of water.
Her sister has three teenage girls living at home, which is now the Holiday Inn. The girls ages are 12, 15 and 17 ( I think ). They lost all of their school supplies for this year as well as most of their jackets and coats.
Things needed:
Bedding for three twin sized beds
Bedding for one queen sized bed
Jackets and Coats - Deb's sister is about Deb's size and the girls are aged 12, 14, and 16.
School supplies
Cleaning supplies
Paper Towels
Garbage bags
If you are going to bring in something please leave a comment so that others have an idea of what is being donated. Extra supplies will be given to those in need. Deb mentioned that 100's of families do not have flood insurance and even with the Red Cross and Fema dispersing money and supplies things will still be needed.
Thanks!
Bob
Lets make sure to coordinate what we bring in using the blog.
ReplyDelete- Jay
Just a question and a thought...would a gift card to Wal-mart, or Menards, or Kroger be any better? Anyone have an opinion on that?
ReplyDeleteChuck
I've collected bedding for two twin beds, partial stuff for a king size, some cleaning supplies. A friend donated some cash. To answer Chuck - I think that would be a good idea.
ReplyDeleteBob
Bob, when and where and how are you planning on getting stuff we collect to them?
ReplyDeleteI'm going to bring it to the dojo this evening. I believe Deb said she was showing up. I will have the stuff I'm bringing in a box. More could be added. If you have something to donate just bring it with you the next time you come to the Dojo. Deb can get the items as they are brought in over the next week or so.
ReplyDelete-Bob
i think the wal-mart card is a good idea!
ReplyDelete- Jay
I just wanted to say Thank You to everyone that donated to my family. We are finally out of the hotel and into an apartment. the bedding helped already. We received some cash from one of your couples and Chelsea Tipton sent us a Krogers card. This has helped so much. Medication was ruined, orthodics ruined, my little Emily's flute along with other things but we are in a safe place and greatly appreciate everything, thank you so much. Tina Gettys, my kids also thank you, Caleb, Melissa, Tia and Emily
ReplyDeleteDeb's sister, Tina
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say your web site has been great! I have never seen it before and it is so full of information and the way you reach out to the community as well as reaching your inner peace is awesome. One of your members sent a check with Debbie to me and it came just in time for me to use for new utilities. Thank you so much!!! Tina