Strengthen The Good starts off the week with their first charity: THE GULF COAST COMMUNITY OF VENICE. Hurricane Charley Disaster Relief Fund.
What can be done for the vicitims of Hurricane Charley while they wait for help from some of the macro-chariites? To help them feel safe and secure once again? As Strenthten the Good states:
Here’s the issue: a burning charitable need at this moment is relief for people affected by Hurricane Charley. And while I very much want to highlight a Charley micro-charity, the fact is that the need right now is macro … incredibly macro. Fundamental needs: housing … water … huge quantities of baby formula … needs that are best met by macro charities such as the Red Cross, the Christian Contractors Association, and Salvation Army, and it’s going to be this way for some time.
Strengthen the good has found this charity:
From their website:
Hurricane Charley Disaster Relief Fund
The Foundation Board of Directors voted Tuesday to match contributions to its Hurricane Charley Disaster Relief Fund up to $100,000. In addition, the Board set aside $25,000 as an initial gift.You can take advantage of this matching opportunity by donating online or you may deliver it to 601 Tamiami Trail South, Venice, FL 34285. The Foundation is pleased to be able to offer a means for giving where 100% of the donations will be directed to the agencies providing the services required to sustain and improve life for the victims.If you prefer that your contribution is used for a specific community or cause, please include the name in the "Special Instructions" area on the donation form.
You can donate by clicking here and filling out the form.
OR: mail a check to:
Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice Hurricane Charley Disaster Relief Fund
601 Tamiami Trail South
Venice, FL 34285
You may also donate via Strengthen the Goods paypal account here, right column, just under the icon.
Remember, every dollar you give is doubled.
Posted by Rachel Ann at August 23, 2004 07:36 AM