The Dominican American National Roundtable (DANR) and its sister organization Dominicanos Unidos de Louisiana are urging everyone to please support the relief efforts in the Gulf States by donating to the American Red Cross.
DANR president, Cid Wilson reports that most Dominicans successfully evacuated New Orleans but some families still remain and it’s unclear how they are doing. They have not heard or confirmed of any fatalities, he explained, but noted that communications are not good.
“We are praying for the safety of the many Dominicans and Latinos living in Louisiana as well as all of the people who have been affected by Hurricane Katrina,” said Wilson. “This is the time for all of us to come together to support the relief efforts in the Gulf States region, especially in Louisiana where most Dominicans and Latinos reside and where there is risk of possible fatalities.”
“We would like to thank everyone in advance for their support and prayers as our community in Louisiana begins the long process of recovering and rebuilding from the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina,” said Anddry Reyese, president of Dominicanos Unidos de Louisiana. “This is a very challenging time not only for the Dominican community in Louisiana, but also for the people of Louisiana and the Gulf States. Together as a unified community, we will overcome the many challenges ahead of us during this tragic period.”
If you wish to make a donation to the Hurricane 2005 Relief Fund set up by the American Red Cross, you can visit the following website: http://www.redcross.org/donate/donate/html
DANR is a non-partisan Washington,D.C.-based organization that advocates for the empowerment of Dominicans in the US and Puerto Rico.