Support Still Needed for Wildfire Victims
Household and personal items still needed
By: Rae Nguyen
Issue date: 11/14/07 Section: News
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Cal State Fullerton junior Jackie Anderson wants to help families who were displaced by the recent Southern California Anderson has made inquiries to donate her time but has not figured how to do so with her busy schedule, which already includes a full-time job and school.
"I wish I can do more to give back to the people who have helped my family," Anderson said.
Though volunteers are much appreciated, tangible donations fall short of what is needed for those who have lost everything in the fires.
Still, the incentive to volunteer is much more gratifying for the soul and to those grateful for the help, said Jenise Steverding, associate director of marketing and development for Giving Children Hope.
"When you participate to make a difference in someone's life, it's a rewarding process whether it's buying items needed, financial contributions or volunteering your time," Steverding said. "We actually want you to do all three and be integrated in the process."
The international faith-based, nonprofit establishment responds to emergency disaster relief around the world, offering food, clothing and medical attention to those less fortunate.
The organization has played a vital role in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and is now involved with the Storm Noel relief effort in the Dominican Republic.
Giving Children Hope is still taking monetary or gift donations for much-needed household and personal items that include hygiene items, nonperishable foods and baby-related items, including formula and diapers.
"It's a nice warm feeling you get for helping others," Anderson said. "What can you do that beats that?"
INFO BOX: To volunteer or donate to: Red Cross
Orange County Chapter (714) 481-5300 or www.oc-redcross.org
San Diego Chapter (858) 309-1200 or www.sdarc.org
Los Angeles Chapter (310) 445-2685 or www.redcrossla.org
Giving Children Hope (714) 523-4454 or www.gchope.org
INFO BOX: To volunteer or donate to: Red Cross
Orange County Chapter (714) 481-5300 or www.oc-redcross.org
San Diego Chapter (858) 309-1200 or www.sdarc.org
Los Angeles Chapter (310) 445-2685 or www.redcrossla.org
Giving Children Hope (714) 523-4454 or www.gchope.org
"I wish I can do more to give back to the people who have helped my family," Anderson said.
Though volunteers are much appreciated, tangible donations fall short of what is needed for those who have lost everything in the fires.
Still, the incentive to volunteer is much more gratifying for the soul and to those grateful for the help, said Jenise Steverding, associate director of marketing and development for Giving Children Hope.
"When you participate to make a difference in someone's life, it's a rewarding process whether it's buying items needed, financial contributions or volunteering your time," Steverding said. "We actually want you to do all three and be integrated in the process."
The international faith-based, nonprofit establishment responds to emergency disaster relief around the world, offering food, clothing and medical attention to those less fortunate.
The organization has played a vital role in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and is now involved with the Storm Noel relief effort in the Dominican Republic.
Giving Children Hope is still taking monetary or gift donations for much-needed household and personal items that include hygiene items, nonperishable foods and baby-related items, including formula and diapers.
"It's a nice warm feeling you get for helping others," Anderson said. "What can you do that beats that?"
INFO BOX: To volunteer or donate to: Red Cross
Orange County Chapter (714) 481-5300 or www.oc-redcross.org
San Diego Chapter (858) 309-1200 or www.sdarc.org
Los Angeles Chapter (310) 445-2685 or www.redcrossla.org
Giving Children Hope (714) 523-4454 or www.gchope.org
INFO BOX: To volunteer or donate to: Red Cross
Orange County Chapter (714) 481-5300 or www.oc-redcross.org
San Diego Chapter (858) 309-1200 or www.sdarc.org
Los Angeles Chapter (310) 445-2685 or www.redcrossla.org
Giving Children Hope (714) 523-4454 or www.gchope.org
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