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Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Storm Relief - Emergency Assistance Okay folks, time to help the Cheyenne Sioux in South Dakota, who were hit with a major snow storm that caused major power outtages. I heard about this on Keith Olberman's show, and donated what I could. Your donation I'm sure will be appreciated by those in need, no matter the amount: So far to date, over
$228, 246 has been raised: For more information about donations, visit these links: http://www.sioux.org/Engl...Relief.php http://www.razoo.com/stor...+Followers The need for assistance on the Cheyenne River Reservation grows each day as the temperature continues to drop well below freezing. After suffering devastating ice-related storms over the weekend of January 22, 2010, electricity and water have been non-existent or scarce. Over 2,500 utility poles are currently on the ground in this remote, rural area. Power has been out in several communities and for thousands of residents for several days. Below zero temperatures and no electricity, heat, water or gasoline has created devastating results. The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe is working to provide emergency services and meet the needs of area residents. Through the establishment of shelters with emergency power generators, the most vunerable have options, but there are thousands of residents suffering through the cold and scarcity in substandard housing. The South Dakota Community Foundation, with a generous 35,000 dollar-for-dollar match from the Bush Foundation and the Northwest Area Foundation, is accepting donations on behalf of the Cheyenne Rive Sioux Tribe. Now is the time to step up and help South Dakotans in need. We encourage you to consider a contribution while these matching funds are available to us. If you would like to make contributions of clothing and other non-cash gifts, please mail such items to: Wakpa Sica 709 Ft. Chouteau Road Ft. Pierre, SD 57532 605-223-9099 Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe has set up an online account on Piryx.com and all monetary donations can be made there. https://secure.piryx.com/...oux-Tribe/ To learn more about the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and their recovery efforts please visit their website at http://www.sioux.org/Engl...Relief.php [Edited 2/10/10 21:06pm] | |
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So far they've been able to raise over $228,246. It was around $7,000 early yesterday, and when Keith Olberman brought this to the attention of the public. Donations came reeling in, and their goal was originally to raise only $35,000 by Feb 28th. Thanks to the generosity of the public, they've surpassed their goal. Amazing.
Nice to see they are being blessed with so many donations. From what I understand they also need basic resources, i.e. clothing, shoes, food (non-perishable), blankets, basic needs for babies/children, etc. The address to mail these type items is on the site. [Edited 2/10/10 20:42pm] | |
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Thanks for passing this on. "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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