NYRainbowFamily@aol.com wrote:
NYRainbowFamily@aol.com wrote:
Howdy Folks,
Below is an update from Arjay, one of the REMA team in Waveland, MS. These folks are doing a great job down there. We've received several e-mails asking how folks can donate to this effort. Here are the paypal accounts that go direct to REMA in Waveland.
These following links are where to donate. Both representatives of these links, are on site, with proper passwords.
To CALM,
donate to general medical fund (it all goes to the same place)
http://tinyurl.com/836ps
To Hawker's WATER fund, which is being used for this effort for 90 days
(it all goes to the same place)
http://tinyurl.com/cqdky
Anyone wanting to go down there and help out is welcome, come prepared to work hard and get amazing inner rewards - no drainbows please.
Greetings from the New Waveland Cafe in the remnants of Waveland, MS.
The Rainbow Emergency Management Assembly (REMA) is happy to announce that relief efforts are going splendidly here in Waveland, MS, thanks to tireless efforts of all volunteers and excellent cooperation with authorities at all levels of government, the Red Cross, and myriad ad hoc relief groups.
Believe it or not, FEMA wants to make us a "pod," whatever that is. We'll just do what we've been doing: feed, inspire, listen and FEMA can call us whatever makes them happy.
BTW, many thanks to FEMA (or whoever did it) for providing the wireless Internet service I'm using right now. Someone just left us a reefer truck full of food, so I guess we're expecting company.
Please note: while the New Waveland Cafe needs good, experienced, responsible volunteers to meet our ever-expanding needs, This is not a Rainbow Gathering--It is the worst natural disaster in US history. The area is under Martial Law and an 8pm-6am curfew that is strictly enforced. You will pass through as many as three military checkpoints on your way in. The area is extremely toxic having been recently covered by some of the nastiest water you've ever imagined. Children Should Not Come Here.
Volunteers should expect to work long days in scorching heat with 90% humidity. We don't need extra mouths to feed who are not contributing and disruptive elements will be removed immediately. We are surrounded by every kind of law enforcement officer all day and all night and they are all about keeping the peace. We are working very well with the National Guard, FEMA, Red Cross, Florida Highway Patrol and other agencies I don't know about....and we'd like to keep it that way.
Reality check aside, the work is very rewarding and it feels good to make a difference. Our sincerest thanks go out to all the supporting cast who cannot make it to Mississippi but made this possible. We tell the folks down here about you every day and they send their heartfelt appreciation your way.
The New Waveland Cafe is feeding thousands in the coastal community of Waveland in a kind and loving Family way.
Much Love
Arjay
New Waveland Cafe Blog:
http://newwavelandcafe.blogspot.com/
Donations:
http://tinyurl.com/cqdky
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