Days Like These You Appreciate the Red Cross

For the record: I'm broke but I just donated $25.00 to our local Red Cross.

I often think of far away lands when I think of the Red Cross and disaster relief. Unfortunately this week it has hit close to home. Too close. Metro Atlanta and the surrounding counties are literally overflowing in parts and lives have been lost and many many homes have been ruined.  Thus far the floods have accounted for 8 deaths. 

Coming to our aid is the Red Cross.   The Red Cross has opened five shelters in metro Atlanta and one shelter in Chattooga County so far for flood victims.  They will remain open until further notice. 313 people are currently being sheltered, but I can tell you many many more are homeless.  I feel so fortunate that I have not been affected by the storms - although all news reports say there is more rain in the forecast.  The easiest way to help is to donate money to the Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter of the Red Cross. All gifts help!  I've provided the link below.  In addition to my small gift, my heart truly goes out to the victims, especially those who have lost loved ones.

Make a donation to help: http://tiny.cc/LHk4W