Area Youth Raise Funds for Victims of Natural Disasters in Asia - Lyme Times

Area Youth Raise Funds for Victims of Natural Disasters in Asia - Lyme Times: "Area Youth Raise Funds for Victims of Natural Disasters in Asia
Posted by Suzanne Thompson on Jun 27 2008, 10:36 AM
Filed under: Volunteer, Youth

Most of us have been saddened, but not directly touched, by the natural disasters in Asia in recent weeks, the earth quake relief efforts in China and the thwarted international aid attempts after tropical cyclone Nargis hit the coast of Myanmar, devastating large parts of the low-lying Irrawaddy delta, in the closely-controlled country,"

An appeal to Iowans: Donate to flood recovery | DesMoinesRegister.com | The Des Moines Register

An appeal to Iowans: Donate to flood recovery | DesMoinesRegister.com | The Des Moines Register: "Gov. Chet Culver tapped Barry Griswell, chairman of Principal Financial Group, and Fred Hubbell, former head of the Equitable of Iowa Cos., to lead the effort, which will target businesses and other potential major donors.

The Register is partnering with the collaborative by launching a special edition of Embrace Iowa, its 23-year-old holiday giving program, to encourage individual donations and publicize the project.

The collaborative's leaders emphasize they do not wish to discourage local giving in hard-hit areas."

Chief's wife seeks flood aid for Iowa | Ocala.com | Star-Banner | Ocala, FL

Chief's wife seeks flood aid for Iowa | Ocala.com | Star-Banner | Ocala, FL: "As the Iowa city and other parts of the Midwest dealt with floodwaters that destroyed homes and businesses, the basement at the police department was also under water.

Though still in Ocala, Graham's wife, Amy, wanted to help the people in her new home"

Culver taps more leaders to help with fundraising effort - AOL News

Culver taps more leaders to help with fundraising effort - AOL News: "Culver taps more leaders to help with fundraising effort
AP
Posted: 2008-06-21 15:38:31
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Gov. Chet Culver is asking a handful of Iowa's top business and civic leaders to help raise money for flood relief efforts."

The American Red Cross Urges Safety in States Affected by Flooding - AOL Money & Finance

The American Red Cross Urges Safety in States Affected by Flooding - AOL Money & Finance: "The American Red Cross Urges Safety in States Affected by Flooding
PR NEWSWIRE
Posted: 2008-06-21 12:00:58
WASHINGTON, June 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross forges on with relief efforts as hundreds of thousands of residents in states across the Midwest continue to feel the effects of recent flooding, as some are allowed to return to damaged homes and many others remain in shelters. Along the Mississippi River, residents in Missouri and Illinois brace themselves as the river surpasses record flood levels and continues to break or compromise levees."