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There are several things we can do, easy-peasy, from our communities that will help those who have been affected by the super outbreak of tornados today.
1. Give blood. You may not realize it, but if you give blood in your community, there will be more blood available in communities who need it. So go give a little of the red stuff...you'll be fine, it takes only a little while, and it will save a life.
2. Do some spring cleaning early. Donate what goods you no longer use or love to Red Cross, Salvation Army, or another national charities (there is a huge catholic network of charities that will help anyone who needs it). There will be a huge call for blankets, clothing (children's especially), and shoes.
3. Send cash ONLY to those charities that YOU trust. I trust Red Cross, Salvation Army, and a few others, but YOU make the decision. Even if it's only $5, that's $5 which will make a difference to someone who's lost everything.
4. Volunteer. If you are near enough, go see the Red Cross, Salvation Army, your local school and/or outreach centers, and see if they're going to go to the area with supplies. Go with them, or buy some stuff and drop it off for them to deliver. There are so many ways to help like this; even the Boy/Girl Scouts might be doing something, so check with them, too.
5. Pray.
Anyone else have any hints or helps? Those in the area, can you post up some of the local needs and ways we can help?
I am praying for everyone. This is not over yet, and it's going to be a few days before we know everything...and it will be sad and bad. We can help, even if it's just to donate $5 for a case of water. And that will matter. It will make a difference. And it will help.
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1. Give blood. You may not realize it, but if you give blood in your community, there will be more blood available in communities who need it. So go give a little of the red stuff...you'll be fine, it takes only a little while, and it will save a life.
2. Do some spring cleaning early. Donate what goods you no longer use or love to Red Cross, Salvation Army, or another national charities (there is a huge catholic network of charities that will help anyone who needs it). There will be a huge call for blankets, clothing (children's especially), and shoes.
3. Send cash ONLY to those charities that YOU trust. I trust Red Cross, Salvation Army, and a few others, but YOU make the decision. Even if it's only $5, that's $5 which will make a difference to someone who's lost everything.
4. Volunteer. If you are near enough, go see the Red Cross, Salvation Army, your local school and/or outreach centers, and see if they're going to go to the area with supplies. Go with them, or buy some stuff and drop it off for them to deliver. There are so many ways to help like this; even the Boy/Girl Scouts might be doing something, so check with them, too.
5. Pray.
Anyone else have any hints or helps? Those in the area, can you post up some of the local needs and ways we can help?
I am praying for everyone. This is not over yet, and it's going to be a few days before we know everything...and it will be sad and bad. We can help, even if it's just to donate $5 for a case of water. And that will matter. It will make a difference. And it will help.
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Herding Cats
