Let's try and help out the people devastated in SE Asia.
I'm sure a lot of us have these items around in our houses .. so if you have any that you can spare, please send it over.
-clothing -shoes -socks -underwear -canned goods -water -diapers -baby food -baby formula -baby bottles, and any other baby accessory -wipes -flashlights -batteries -plastic & paper utensils -band aids and bandages -aspirin or tylenol -bed sheets -towels -soap -shampoo -toothbrush and toothpaste -money (even $1 makes a difference)
Send these donations to: New York Buddhist Vihara 214-22 Spencer Ave. Queens, NY 11427 (718) 468-4262
also send this in email format to everyone you know
Also, just want to add our little piece if you all don't mind:
"You can help those affected by this crisis and countless others around the world each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which will provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance, and other support to those in need. Call 1-800-HELP NOW or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish). Contributions to the International Response Fund may be sent to your local American Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013. Internet users can make a secure online contribution by visiting www.redcross.org."
Just to be sure, I have been asking around and reading if its okay to send these donations. Alot of organizations have been saying its best to send monetary donations instead, since its so hard to send these items to the affected area. I just want to be certain that they will receive these items. I want to do everything in my part as well as everybody else to help. For me it would be a lot easier to collect these items.