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Reach out, help someone (or a few)

We have all seen and witnessed the tragedy that was brought by Katarina on the Gulf of Mexico's coast line, mostly around New Orleans and the Mississippi coast. We are bombarded by the media with images of terrible destruction, pain and misery.

In spite of this, most of us cannot rush out to the affected areas to lend a hand personally. We still need to work, pay the bills and take care of our families. We have our obligations to our communities and our employers. Yet, we still feel that we must do something to help.

Many organizations have staff and volunteers who are either there already or on their way. Thanks to organizations such as the Red Cross, supplies, food and rescue workers are making their way to Katrina's victims. Shelters are being put together, refugees are evacuated, people are cared for and rescued.

All of this isn't free. It isn't even cheap. If you haven't done so, go to Amazon, iTunes or the Red Cross web site and give some money to help pay for the rescue efforts. See if your employer has a donation matching policy in order to amplify your donation. It doesn't need to be much to help. Even $5, $10 or $20 can make a difference and bring a little hope to a hopeless situation.

So reach out. Help a few people in great need.

-- Fred


( Sep 01 2005, 10:04:16 PM MDT ) Permalink Comments [0]