thank you, suma....
it really was a quickly coordinated project....just basically word of mouth....we had a meeting (btw, these are 2 very small businesses) and everybody was able to contribute enough to get the households up and running...
we met at our company location, and loaded up utility vans and personal SUV's up to the roofs with sundry household goods...including furniture, accent pieces, books, magazines, tons of kitchen supplies....we even donated older televisions and radios
i have not met the 2 families, but the owner of the apt. complex said they are extremely grateful, and love the area...
of course those of us who had the opportunity to contribute feel extremely happy and gratified that we were able to in small measure help families (both have small children) get a foot hold on their path to re-establishing their lives....he said he would be surprised if they moved back, as both sets of parents are actively seeking employment...(one already has a job)
i'm sure this type of project, both ours and that of your church is happening thousands of times over
and i would encourage anyone to volunteer their services, materials, vehicles just about anything, (if you are in the market for a new car, consider donating your trade vehicle....)
despite the miss-steps and horrific nature of the disaster, there are many good things happening and reason to feel optimistic |
