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2005-09-05 Home Front: Politix

New Orlean's Clarence and Family in a Dallas Shelter

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Posted by RG 2005-09-05 03:09|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 RG, thanks for this update....I live outside Dallas,to the west, been doing what I can for the people they are bringing here to stay in churches. The people out there can help in little ways....think of what you need on a daily basis, go buy 20 of those things and take them to a collection center. People can use everything...yesterday we bought 40 pair of sandals....all sizes....someone can use them..someone, they need everything. Imagine yourself in that situation...what would help? Anything.....do what you can. These are people, it could have been you...dont say it wont be...springtime around here packs a nasty punch...what goes around, comes around.

Posted by Live to Ride 2005-09-05 15:44|| 2005-09-05 15:44|| Front Page Top

#2 Here's a tip that came out of care packages for the troops in the early days of the Iraq war:

Buy gallon-sized ziplock plastic bags (freezer weight, they're stronger).

In each one put a toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, tissues, deodorant, powder, disposable razors, nail clippers, hair gel. In some of them put smaller baggies with shaving cream for men or basic cosmetics for women. Consider children's vitamins and a soft hair brush. Baby wipes for everyone.

Living in a camp sucks. But if we can maintain our own grooming, it has a big effect on our morale and dignity. The senders got the most amazing thank-yous from troops for these.

Another possibility is snacks. Just be sure there's enough to go around.

Posted by rkb 2005-09-05 16:27|| 2005-09-05 16:27|| Front Page Top

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