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January 04, 2006
Victims of Hurricane Katrina need your help
Many of you know of our deep affection for the City of New Orleans. I'm sure you have been following the tragedy that has occurred on the Gulf Coast.
So many residents of New Orleans have lost EVERYTHING --homes, clothing, personal items and family members. Months later, areas of the city are still without power and many homes are unfit for habitation.
Additionally, many musicians from New Orleans and the Gulf Coast region also lost their instruments, equipment and means of making a living.
Funk 'n' Gumbo asking you to make a donation of whatever you can afford to the following relief organizations:
The Tipitina's Foundation Artist Relief Fund helps musicians find housing, provides replacement instruments and equipment and assists in finding work for them.
The New Orleans Musicians' Clinic provides low cost health care for musicians.
Please go to the Red Cross web site to make an online donation. You can donate as little as $5.00 this way. You can also call 1-800-HELP-NOW (1-800-435-7669) to make a donation.
There is also a tremendous blood shortage in the US. This tragedy will surely tax the blood supply even further. Please consider donating blood at your local Red Cross.
Information on the Scranton Red Cross Chapter.
Web Site for the Wyoming Valley Red Cross Chapter.
Posted by Chris Coleman at January 4, 2006 12:31 PM