HAITI FUNDRAISERS
Here's a look at local fundraisers to help the earthquake-devastated people of Haiti:
Supply donations: The W.E. Aubuchon Co. will use its distribution center, located in Westminster, Mass., as a final collection point for supplies, which will then be sent to Colorado Springs and on to God's Littlest Angels (www.glahaiti.org), one of the orphanages in Haiti. Some of the items needed are: baby diapers, baby wipes, baby formula, baby rice cereal, infant/children's vitamins, clothing, medical supplies, household items and hygiene items such as soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, blankets and towels. Anyone wishing to donate may bring the items to the Aubuchon Hardware store in Plattsburgh and Peru by Monday, Feb. 15.
Shelter boxes: The Rotary Club of the AuSable Valley is participating in Haitian disaster relief by purchasing Rotary International Shelter Boxes. A shelter box contains: one three-compartment, 10-person domed tent, 10 envelope-type sleeping bags, one pack of 180 water-purification tablets, one 5-gallon flat-pack water container, one trenching shovel, a package of three flashlights/batteries and additional set of spare batteries, rope, 10 PVC ponchos, 10 plastic bags, a tool kit in canvas bag, a multi-fueled cook stove. The cost of each box is $1,000. If you are interested in participating in the efforts, send a donation to the Rotary Club of the AuSable Valley, P.O. Box 164, AuSable Forks, NY 12912 or call President Linda Dubay at 647-5302 or Treasurer Shirley Thomas at 647-5947.
Red Cross: The North Country Chapter of the American Red Cross is encouraging monetary donations to support Red Cross efforts in Haiti. Checks, marked for Haiti relief, can be mailed to North Country Chapter of American Red Cross, 13 Guy Way, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 or American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243 Washington, D.C., 20013. You can also donate online at www.redcross.org. And the Red Cross has set up a text-messaging program for people to call in with donations. Anyone wishing to donate $10 simply needs to text "Haiti" to 90999, and that amount will be charged to your phone bill.
Mission of Hope: The North Country Mission of Hope is encouraging its many volunteers and supporters to give monetary donations for Haitian relief through its allies at Sisters of Holy Cross in Manchester, N.H., who have more than 40 sisters who live and minister in Haiti. Donations can be mailed to: Sisters of Holy Cross Regional Office, 377 Island Pond Road, Manchester, NH 03109-4811.
