Why do we treat the survivors like they are stupid?

Donna,

AGAIN - they HAD food, water, clothing, shelter at the time. And again, there are other needs beyond those.

And as to who I'm comparing myself to? No one. But I can tell you this - if you think "as long as we got them food and clothing that's enough" you wrong.

 

Please consider that even if we find housing for everyone and give them free rent for 3 months and they all have already started jobs that they have NO furniture, NO cars in many cases, NO diapers, toys, books, televisions, diapers, clothing, personal items.... It will take MANY years for these families to get back on their feet. Ever hear of first, last and security? Gas deposits. Water deposits. Phone deposits.

Here's the list of needs from today:
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Food Items:
Non--perishable items (tea, coffee, tuna,canned, oatmeal, peanut
butter, bottles water, grits, ketchup...........)
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Misc. items:
batteries
Tupperware of other food storage containers
Kitchen supplies--garbage bags, napkins, paper towels and other paper
products
Toilet paper
Dish detergent
laundry detergent
fabric softener
bleach
can openers
dishes
glasses
pots and pans
microwave
small kitchen appliances
watches/clocks
mops brooms
radio
electric fan
hangers
school supplies
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Medicine items:
bandages
tylenol
midol
advil
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BABY items:
Jar baby food
pull-ups
cribs, swings, walkers, excersaucers, johnny jump up, play pens
toddler 3 formula
sweet peas
Bath bath soap
baby nail clippers
baby brush
NEWBORN diapers
Infant tylenol, gas medicine and teething items
Bottles
Crib sheets
baby wash clothes
NEW bibs
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Toiletries:
FULL size hair care products, lotions, toothpaste
Styling gel
hair dryers
curling irons and flat irons
FULL size deodorant
Razor's
Specialty black hair care products
Feminine products---tampons, pads--large and small
Adult Depends
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Clothing and bedding:
Air mattresses
NEW underwear for all ages
Bras B and C cup sizes
Complete sheet sets
Belts
Men's white undershirts
Pillows and blankets
Dish clothes and Dish towels
Furniture-----beds, dining and living room

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I'm sure I'll be accused of patting myself on the back but I really don't care anymore.

Here's a praise report!

I prayed for a car for Clothil and her boys. I sent out an email asking for one. A Muslim lady went to 'church' this weekend and a man gave her keys and the title to two vehicles. She went home and saw my plea on Freecycle. It took two days but she felt led to donate the car. It 'cuts out' so now we needed it fixed. A school principal called me and had set up with a shop in another town to do all the repairs for the cost of parts only and this principal has offered to pay for everything that needs to be done. Today she called and gave me an 8 passenger van for a larger family from New Orleans!

 

That is wonderful Diane!!