I talked to my aunt yesterday and it seems that her and my uncle have taken in a family that lost there home from the hurricane. She was out volunteering at the local shelters and one of them was located at a campgrounds.
While she was at that location she heard a baby cry from a tent and ended up talking to the people. They had been living in the tent for several days so she offered to let them come stay at her home. They are by no means well off and just lost their son a little over 2 weeks ago but couldn't just let them stay out at the campgrounds with their children. I just thought I'd let GFY know that if they wanted to donate to something a little more specific any help would be appreciated.
There are a total of 5 people staying in the family. A husband and wife, 2 daughters ages 7 and 11 I think, and a 9 month old son. They are currently sleeping on air mattresses as my aunts house is only 2 bedrooms. I was told the husband worked online writing for some type of news site but I didn't ask if they managed to bring their computer or if he still has a job but I can find out if someone would like.
Anyhow, just thought I would throw that out there. If anybody wants to ship something they think would help I can get an address for you. Just drop me a line at [email protected] and let me know.
By the way, they did get them over to the salvation army to get a few items of clothing. I don't know anything specific they might need aside from the obvious but I can find out if need be.
Also, one of our own is currently in Houston after evacuating to the superdome and then with family. I believe he lost everything as well so that is another option. http://www.gfyboard.com/showthread.php?t=513910
Thanks everyone and all well wishes will be sent to them too.
While she was at that location she heard a baby cry from a tent and ended up talking to the people. They had been living in the tent for several days so she offered to let them come stay at her home. They are by no means well off and just lost their son a little over 2 weeks ago but couldn't just let them stay out at the campgrounds with their children. I just thought I'd let GFY know that if they wanted to donate to something a little more specific any help would be appreciated.
There are a total of 5 people staying in the family. A husband and wife, 2 daughters ages 7 and 11 I think, and a 9 month old son. They are currently sleeping on air mattresses as my aunts house is only 2 bedrooms. I was told the husband worked online writing for some type of news site but I didn't ask if they managed to bring their computer or if he still has a job but I can find out if someone would like.
Anyhow, just thought I would throw that out there. If anybody wants to ship something they think would help I can get an address for you. Just drop me a line at [email protected] and let me know.
By the way, they did get them over to the salvation army to get a few items of clothing. I don't know anything specific they might need aside from the obvious but I can find out if need be.
Also, one of our own is currently in Houston after evacuating to the superdome and then with family. I believe he lost everything as well so that is another option. http://www.gfyboard.com/showthread.php?t=513910
Thanks everyone and all well wishes will be sent to them too.
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