Thinking of Home

The Tornado in Tuscaloosa, AL

I don't know how many of my fellow Laredoeans know this, but Wednesday, many of the Southeastern states were hit pretty hard by deadly storms.  My home state of Alabama was hit the hardest.  Out of nearly 300 deaths, nearly two-thirds of those were in Alabama.  Cities that I've lived in or grew up near have been demolished.  It's heart-breaking.  

I watched the local news here last night and didn't see anything about them.  That's why I'm posting about it here.  I don't know how many people follow this blog, but I feel like you should be aware.  When Japan was hit, it was all over the news, and yet when our fellow American are hit, there's not a word.

These people need our help.  Some of the young women from my church are taking donations for hygiene kits that we're hoping to send over to those in need.  We would love to have your help!

Each hygiene kit will be placed in a gallon ziploc bag and will include these items: 

· 2 unbreakable combs without sharp handles
· 4 toothbrushes (sealed)
· 1 tube of toothpaste (6-8 ounces, no pumps)
· 2 bars of soap (3.5-5 ounces each)
· 2 hand towels (approximately 15x25 inches)

And honestly, we'll take whatever you can bring us.  They need everything over there.  People have lost their homes and everything in them.  They don't have clothes to wear or food to eat.  

If you'd like to donate, you can bring items to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on 1520 East Hillside Road.  We will be there Sunday, May 1 from 11:00am-2:00pm and Tuesday, May 3 from 7:00pm-8:30pm.  

Tornadoes and Storms Tear Through South; at Least 292 Dead.  You can read more about the tragedy here and see pictures and video.

Please help if you can!  Thank you!


EDIT: The site was down, so this post didn't show up until May 3.  If you'd still like to donate, please contact me at chzygoat@gmail.com, and we'll work something out!