Best ways to help Colorado disaster relief
By Joanne Davidson, Denver Post
The outpouring of support for those impacted by the Colorado wildfires is nothing short of amazing.
However well-intentioned, though, an offer you might think is helpful can in fact create problems. From HelpColoradoNow.org, here are some helpful hints for would-be benefactors:
Donate only things that are requested by those in charge and bring them to the officially designated collection centers; items that are not needed may go to waste and get in the way of relief efforts.
Cash allows disaster agencies to purchase exactly what is needed.
Double-check before handing over cash or merchandise. For a list of reputable agencies, call 2-1-1 or 1-866-760-6489.
Thanks for the link Kay. As always you come through with the important stuff!! Try to help if you can. Next time it could be us needing the support and help.