Terre Haute, Indiana News :: TribStar.com :: Some traditional donors diverting gifts to hurricane relief effort as opposed to giving at local level

Terre Haute, Indiana News :: TribStar.com :: Some traditional donors diverting gifts to hurricane relief effort as opposed to giving at local level: "Some traditional donors diverting gifts to hurricane relief effort as opposed to giving at local level

Hands-on approach: Boys and Girls Club member Bryson Stevens constructs his Halloween costume under the watchful eye of volunteer Tina Gantz of Roselawn, a social work student at Indiana State University. (Tribune-Star/Jim Avelis)

By Howard Greninger/Tribune-Star

After watching the devastation of hurricanes Katrina and Rita broadcast on national television, Dean Miller of Terre Haute and his wife, Janet, were determined to help.

The couple has given over and above their usual charitable giving this year to contribute to relief efforts for hurricane victims.

“We did not sacrifice in another area, whether it was our church or another charity that we would have given to. It is a matter of priorities, in my opinion,” Dean Miller said.
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