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09/08/2005
A suggestion
I'm getting a lot of hits on the search string "clothes for Katrina victims". Blessings to all who are helping. It's a good thing. I've looked into it myself, and what I'm finding is that the major agencies, such as the Red Cross, are discouraging donated goods. The shipping, sorting, and distribution is apparently more than they can handle.
Anyway, here's a thought: local shelters and agencies across the country, including here in Kansas City, are taking families every day. I read earlier today that they're shipping 1,200 busloads of victims from Houston to other locations. If you have clothing or other items to donate, you might contact your local Red Cross chapter, Salvation Army Corps, homeless shelter or other agency. They're much more likely to take the goods.
Following the Red Cross' lead, I still highly recommend giving cash. As I've said before, many agencies leverage their buying power and get much more for the money than you or I could. But we each do what we can, and it's all appreciated.
Blessings on all. Keep the faith, keep working together and just be patient. This thing won't go away any time soon.
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