Red Cross Shelter in Tucson
Topic: Relief Efforts
Just a note about the short-lived shelter here in Tucson, while I found things a little disorganized, the group, as a whole, both volunteers and "guests" were amazing people.
It's an experience I'll never forget.

I was surprised to get negative feedback from people about going to help at the shelter. With all the negative media about looting and assault happening in New Orleans the week after Katrina, I can understand some concern over my well being, but to punish the vast majority of folks based on the actions of a few is really counterproductive in my mind. These people needed help.
My faith that most people are good people was reaffirmed at the shelter.

-- Wendy

Hurricane Katrina Volunteers
Topic: Relief Efforts
Well, it's official.
I am now an official Red Cross volunteer.

Tucson has become one of the sites for the evacuees of Hurricane Katrina. We're not sure when they'll get here, as they're being routed to Phoenix first until the accomodations in Phoenix fill up.
Maybe tomorrow, maybe later.

There are sites all over the place on how to help. Please do so. If you can't afford to donate money, find a place that's taking donations of clothing, medical and daily supplies (like shampoo etc) and take some extra.

May we all get through this in one piece.

Wendy