Non-tef but thinking about others less fortunate.

Kaoori's picture
I did this for Japan, but now in my own country there's a lot of suffering going on now as well. There's flooding disasters and we've had a record tornado breakout that has killed many and left thousands without anything. An entire town was wiped out in the beginning of this week by one tornado, in minutes. I feel like I'm asking too much of everyone, but even if you can pass the word around to people who -can- do this, who have some loose change to spare.. maybe these people can get some peace of mind again.

The Red Cross always helps, you can go to www.redcross.org. I think this is sadly the only international organization I know.

Feeding America: www.feedingamerica.org will donate food to the towns affected.

The Salvation Army: www.salvationarmy.org These guys have been bringing truckloads of supplies down to the affected places. I also donate personal things such as clothes and such on a regular basis to these guys.

I'd offer art for donations if I could, but for now this is all I can do. Thanks for reading if you got this far, and spread the word if you can.
And if you know of any other charities, please let me know.
quadraptor's picture

Thank you for posting this,

Thank you for posting this, Kaoori. It really means a lot to me since my family was in the middle of the tornadoes in northern Georgia when they hit. We lost more than 200 people up there and I'm very thankful that my mom, brother, and sister-in-law were not among them.

I'm glad to anyone and everyone who helps toward this. It really means the world to know you guys care.
OkamiLugia's picture

♥ Thank you I now

♥ Thank you

I now drive by destruction every time I commute between college and home. It's been over a month and it still looks like it just happened. Places are just gone.

I saw a video of the tornado in Tuscaloosa and the guys filming going into the rubble immediately after. A hysterical woman ran up to them and was just shattered. Her dog had been killed and she could hear people screaming... I cried that whole night.

Useless post, but I just want to offer another "close to home" perspective.
Ourania's picture

I approve of this message

I approve of this message ♥ My state has been affected 4 times with tornadoes and now with flooding. It's not just the people directly affected by this but also first responders ( police, firemen, etc..). Thanks for posting this Kimi, it really means a lot.
quadraptor's picture

Bumping for those who haven't

Bumping for those who haven't seen this yet.
Skitties's picture

Thank you for posting this.

Thank you for posting this. Even though my family and I weren't personally affected, I know there are many who weren't as fortunate. I can't donate money, but I will definitely donate items to local charities to help.

Edit - Bumping this back to the top of the front page. More people need to see it.

Signature by Roo ♥
eyestrain's picture

Thank you for posting,

Thank you for posting, Kaoori. I'd like to extend my donation commissions for this charity as well. If you commission me please let me know which charity you'd like to donate to (or send the receipt of your donation to me).

Please contact me through this thread or by emailing me at eyestrain89 at gmail.com (this is also my paypal address).

prices again-
sketch 5$
pencil drawing 15$
painting (character only) 30$
for additional character, +10$
painting (background included) 50$

I don't strive to be the best, but instead I strive to do my best, and always give it my all every time.
-faunet
Kaoori's picture

Eyestrain... this is so kind

Eyestrain...
this is so kind of you.

I'll be contacting you as soon as I can.
eyestrain's picture

Thank you for looking into

Thank you for looking into it. I'm glad you did.

I forgot to post where to find my previous commissions for those interested.

previous thread for Japan - Please note: for Shaku's status, please ask her. I am open but she may not be. Thanks

I don't strive to be the best, but instead I strive to do my best, and always give it my all every time.
-faunet
OkamiLugia's picture

Thank you so much, Eye. I

Thank you so much, Eye. I know how busy you must be already.
eyestrain's picture

Thank you, Okami. I donated

Thank you, Okami. I donated your payment to AmeriCares who are currently assisting affected areas in the US.

Unfortunately paypal payments can't be doubled through Americares but if anyone would like to donate through credit card or bank account transaction, they will match your payment dollar for dollar.

I don't strive to be the best, but instead I strive to do my best, and always give it my all every time.
-faunet