Hurricane Katrina relief effort at Cradles to Crayons

Cradles to Crayons is organizing a Hurricane Katrina relief effort this weekend in response to the calls and emails they received from people wanting to help.

Cradles to Crayons is planning to get essential children’s items to families who have been displaced by Hurricane Katrina in two ways:

1-They are going to get deliver donated items to the Cape where 2500 evacuees will be housed.

2-They plan to arrange a later delivery of essential products to direct service agencies in Baton Rouge or New Orleans.

You can help by pitching in this weekend. You can donate new or barely used clothes, shoes, backpacks, toys, school supplies and/or volunteer your time at a Cradles to Crayons drive.

Contact information:
617-471-8417
www.cradlestocrayons.org

Cradles to Crayons is a organization that is committed to providing poor and homeless Massachusetts children, from infancy to age 12, with great everyday essential. Their definition of "everyday essentials" covers clothing, books, school supplies, safety equipment, arts and crafts, and toys. Most parents would probably agree that the bare minimum just isn't enough for a child.

Cradles to Crayons is T-accessible. It is located 10 minutes from the North Quincy stop on the Red Line.

Another fun thing

This is a cute thing. I am apparently a masculine writer:
The Gender Genie

A little bit of fun in our dark days

Your Band Name Is

The Alien Suburbanites

Band Name Generator

Hurricane Katrina

No doubt if you logged on, you saw a link somewhere that allows you to donate to the relief effort for Hurricane Katrina.

I just wanted to second the call to support the Red Cross and its programs.

Many people are at a loss as to how to help from so far away, especially when they hear about the hunger and the desperation.

All donations big or small would be appreciated at this time. Sovereign Bank is matching the first $50,000 donations that are made at their branches that are payable to the Red Cross.

I have often enough said that I had family that came from Mobile. Thankfully, no one was hurt or is suffering. People are down there without power which is actually considered good in comparison to New Orleans and the state of Mississippi.

So...I made my contribution. I hope that others will make theirs if they can: American Red Cross-www.redcross.org

Addendum
Okay...maybe this entry reads a bit like the solicitation letters that organizations send out on a monthly basis but hey, my heart is in the right place even if I am not very original.

Katrina and the Waves

This group has gotten more press lately than even during the time when their song was used in various commericals.

Hurricane Katrina has been making dangerous and deadly waves in the Gulf Coast. May all of our thoughts be with them.

Interesting...

Though I am not the fourth born...

You Are Likely A Forth Born

At your darkest moments, you feel angry. At work and school, you do best when your analyzing. When you love someone, you tend to be very giving. In friendship, you don't take the initiative in reaching out. Your ideal jobs are: factory jobs, comedy, and dentistry. You will leave your mark on the world with your own personal philosophy.

The Birth Order Predictor

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I'm getting better at coding and cutting and pasting to customize the template for this blog. I do like the fact that you have two chances to view my profile.