Mark1 said:
oh ic Daisy, sorry I can't help you, hope someone can give you instructionsdaisyone said:What can we do outside of the DR? I am in the US and want to help.
Should I try to mail things? I'm not sure of how to go about it, but I am sure I want to help in any way I'm able.
sami said:for the people in the Cabarete area:
the church in La Cienaga (the road to the caves) will be holding a food drive on sunday at 10 am. Of course, that includes anything that you can donate.
Chirimoya said:I've been following events from across the ocean with great distress. I can't vouch for this organisation but I received an e-mail from them today. They work in the south west and they are offering to channel help to the victims and to advise people who want to help on what they can do. E-mail manos_a_tiempo@hotmail.com Chiri
goflo757 said:In Sosua, we are collecting clothing & food donations. Items can be dropped off at Juan Perdomo's offices on Pedro Clissante, Sosua and the office in Cabarete next to Hotel Kaoba. Other drop-off locations are Tropicoco Restaurant in Cabarete and Teja Tech across from Perla Marina.
We will be taking all donations to Jimani on Saturday. Items needed are:
Medicines--antibiotics, antidhiarrials, aspirin, etc.
Detergents---cleaning supplies, disinfectants, mops, buckets
Foods-----rice, beans, milk, bottled water
Basic hygiene supplies like towells, toilet paper, sanitary napkins
Any clothing will be needed as well.
goflo757 said:Yes, they will be making one trip and are leaving Sunday morning. It's a 9 hour trip. They've hired a large truck and have gotten a donation for the gas.