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krisking
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Posted: Tue Sep 8th, 2009 04:12 pm |
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| My parents have a place in Country Club (which seems ok) and are thinking about coming down from Montana earlier than planned to bring needed supplies. We understand that the lack of drinking water is bringing up fears of a Cholera outbreak, especially in Guymas, which was hit harder than SC, and where most of the folks who work in SC live. Does anyone know if there are any Government or NGO groups coordinating relief efforts? It sounds like a food bank formation is in order and the Mexicans at La Manga are in real trouble without shelter, food or water. If anyone knows what is needed, we can start a "drive" up here gather clothes, bedding, food, clean-up supplies, meds, or whatever is the highest priority for my folks to bring down. My direct email is kristinarey@yahoo.com if that helps. Thanks and Take Care, kris
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bartmanaz
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Posted: Tue Sep 8th, 2009 04:39 pm |
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There is a good bit of coordination going on. Will have more information that directly and will also be able to post a paypal account where cash donations can be made. Waiting to receive the paypal account address so please stand by....
Drop Off Points for Supples:
Tucson: Desert Divers (Mike) and Risky Business,
Home of Dalena Rascon 4101 E. Poe St. Tucson, AZ 520-664-6391
Flagstaff: Woodland Self Storage (Tom@flagstaffstorage.com)
1425 W Forest Meadows St Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 779-5066
Phoenix: Home of Stephanie Holbrook 9451 W Mary Ann Dr Peoria, AZ (623) 910-1711
Items needed:
Needs/Care packages: (somewhat in order)
Money-100% of the money will be used towards helping people.
Clorox - needed to clean and disinfect to prevent illness and disease
WATER!! - all kinds, for drinking and for cleaning
Milk- in cartons that are non-perishable (Lala)
Basic foods - rice, beans, canned food
SOAP personal hygiene, toothpaste, tooth brushes, brushes, combs, hair ties for the girls, shaving cream, razors
Tools-square shovels, stiff and soft brooms, masonry trowels to clean out cabinets, wheelbarrows
Diapers
Kotex
Face masks
Basic medical needs
Clothes, shoes, underwear
Comforters - most lost their mattresses. Something to sleep on
Sheets
Dishes
Utensils
Furniture
Mattresses
School supplies
I removed the poll-we need to people to donate as noted above. Appreciate your thought and effort.
Thanx
Bart
Last edited on Tue Sep 8th, 2009 04:44 pm by bartmanaz
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barato
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Posted: Tue Sep 8th, 2009 05:35 pm |
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thanx Bart! yeah, post that PP link ASAP. i'm sure there are many folks out there like me, who ain't feasibly able to get down there due to distance and unreasonable employer demands for attendance at work, but who are pretty upset by the destruction and want to do whatever we can to help. as bad as the gringo sector looks, i can only imagine what happened to some of the poorer areas.
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bartmanaz
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Posted: Tue Sep 8th, 2009 05:52 pm |
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| Supplies can be dropped off in Sierra Vista at Lawley Team Ford on Hwy 90 next to Gas City and across from Target. Please drop off by close of business Wednesday for truck leaving very early Thursday morning.
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Posted: Tue Sep 8th, 2009 06:28 pm |
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Bart,
What is the consensus for crossing donated items through Mexican Customs? Are they going to have issue with bags of used clothing, towels, etc?
Craig
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Posted: Tue Sep 8th, 2009 06:46 pm |
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Another thing I just thought of that would be good to pass out are bottles of hand sanitizer. With no water, that will help with the spread of disease.
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Posted: Tue Sep 8th, 2009 06:46 pm |
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Another thing I just thought of that would be good to pass out are bottles of hand sanitizer. With no water, that will help with the spread of disease.
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The Kid
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Posted: Tue Sep 8th, 2009 07:05 pm |
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Castaway Kids, Inc. and Rotary Club International have joined forces to help those in need in Guaymas. You can visit the Castaway Kids site for information on donations and we are trying to get the Paypal info to Bart.
http://www.castawaykidsmx.org/
Jim B.
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bartmanaz
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Posted: Tue Sep 8th, 2009 07:54 pm |
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Jim
When you get the paypal address, please just post it here.
Can you also get info donors may need to get thru customs with donated items?
Thanx
Bart
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The Kid
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Posted: Tue Sep 8th, 2009 09:27 pm |
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There is a link on the Castaway Kids website for the Paypal donations.
http://www.castawaykidsmx.org/
We are still rounding up information as to what the government will allow us to bring down without any hassles.
Jim
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bartmanaz
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Posted: Tue Sep 8th, 2009 09:43 pm |
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Jim
Removed the long secure link-could not get it to work. The link to the site is fine and serves the same purpose.
Bart
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Posted: Tue Sep 8th, 2009 10:30 pm |
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It works just fine from the link on the Castaway Kids website. I was able to send a donation from my PayPal account, but anyone can send a secure transaction using a credit card.
Craig
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barato
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Posted: Tue Sep 8th, 2009 10:36 pm |
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| FWIW, people may need to type in the recipient address rather than just cut n paste it....it wouldn't work even via the link til i did that
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UsryTregre
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Posted: Tue Sep 8th, 2009 10:55 pm |
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Per the Itsun posting, perhaps Dog & Cat food would be a good choice to drop off, as well.
Jackie
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bartmanaz
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Posted: Wed Sep 9th, 2009 02:15 am |
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Here are the links to send funds via paypal or by mail to help out.
Thank you for your concern for San Carlos residents and those in surrounding areas.
Send Hurricane relief money by PayPal at Website Address:
http://www.posadacondominiums.com/jimena.php
If you do not have a PayPal account you can still use this safe, convenient system by going to the link above and sending money from your credit card, debit card, or checking account debit by following the instructions on the web site. This is now setup specifically for donations for Jimena relief.
Or if you would prefer to send a check
The name of the Sonora Is Safe Mexican organization.
Checks may be payable to:
Promociones Culturales y Deportivas del Desierto PCD SC
Banamex
0071-7690389
The checks may be sent to my letterbox at:
George Gadsby
2509 N Campbell Ave #243 D
Tucson Ax 85719
Thank you for your support
Bart
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Posted: Wed Sep 9th, 2009 03:30 am |
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I sent a donation to Castaway Kids through Paypal, marking it for relief efforts in San Carlos and area - is that going to end up in the right place? - we are a long way from San Carlos.
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bartmanaz
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Posted: Wed Sep 9th, 2009 02:45 pm |
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That's fine-all 3 groups are working together.
Thanx
Bart
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UsryTregre
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Posted: Wed Sep 9th, 2009 06:23 pm |
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Bart, et al;
I understand the need for supplies -- do you need *people*? I want to come down and help, but not if there isn't a place for me to step in. Otherwise, I'll send supplies.
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Posted: Wed Sep 9th, 2009 09:28 pm |
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Here is the latest info that I have received on bringing needed items down to SC.
"The border has tightened down and it may be because there are a lot of people trying to get thru with donations.
Sonora Is Safe is asking that people drop off their donations at the following locations in Arizona.
The items will be loaded onto storage bins and driven across the border on our trucks.
Hopefully, this will make it easier for everyone.
Thank you for all the support!
Desert Divers
Contact: Mike Huhn
4837 N. First Ave.
Tucson, Arizona 85718
(520) 88-SCUBA (887-2822)
FAX: (520) 887-0026
The Dive Shop
Contact: Don George
1702 E. Prince Rd.
Tucson Arizona 85719
Shop 520.326.DIVE
Fax 520.795.0401
Tucson Tractor
Contact: Chip DeLay
1701 W. Grant Rd
Tucson, Arizona 85745
(520) 623-5848
Risky Business
Contact: Tom Kruzewski
6866 E. Sunrise Dr Ste 130
Tucson, Arizona 85750
(520) 577-0021
Risky Business
Contact: Tom Kruzewski
250 S. Craycroft Road #140
Tucson, Arizona 85711
(520) 584-1610
Risky Business
Contact: Tom Kruzewski
8848 E. Tanque Verde Road
Tucson, Arizona 85749
(520) 749-8555
Risky Business
Contact: Tom Kruzewski
10515 N. Oracle Road
Tucson, Arizona 85737
(520) 531-0202
Phoenix
Home of Stephanie Holbrook
9451 W. Mary Ann Dr
Peoria, Arizona
(623) 910-1711
Flagstaff
Contact: Tom & Jonette Boggess
1425 W. Forest Meadows St.
Flagstaff, Arizona 86001
(928) 779-5066
Pay Pal Link for Relief Donations
PayPal
Website Address: http://www.posadacondominiums.com/jimena.php"
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bartmanaz
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Posted: Wed Sep 9th, 2009 10:53 pm |
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UT
Think there are plenty of hands available to do the work. The more of us that go to help the more stain we put on scarce infrastucture resources. Greatest need is for cash, followed by goods. Please visit the paypal link at
http://www.posadacondominiums.com/jimena.php
and give...generously. Or drop off goods at Lawley Team Ford on N Hwy 90 in Sierra Vista.
Thanx
Bart
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