On May 22nd a tornado tore through Joplin, Missouri destroying 30% of the town and claiming the lives of 134 people. The destruction left by the tornado is no longer on every news station, but relief is still needed in Joplin.
"As flooding threatens communities across the country, the Red Cross is still on the ground in Joplin, Missouri providing meals, safe shelter, relief supplies and emotional support for people affected by the May 22 tornado. The Red Cross is also working hard with our government partners to help reconnect families through the Red Cross Safe and Well site."
Since March 31st the Red Cross has responded to many tornado stricken states, which include Kentucky, Virginia, Louisiana, Georgia, Mississippi, Arkansas, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Alabama, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Iowa, Florida, Kansas, Minnesota, Texas, and Massachusetts.
Eden would like to help Joplin and other tornado ravaged areas. Please join us! You can help by donating points/gift cards which will be turned into cash and given to the Red Cross Tornado Relief Fund. To send in donations, please email Gary with your codes. (Gary@edenfantasys.com ) Subject line should be Eden Gives Back – Joplin. Please state whether the code you are donating is from points or from a purchased gift card.
For more information and other ways you can help, check out the blog.
We have till next months EGB meeting to donate, right?
Yes, the deadline is just before the next meeting, since the meeting is being moved due to the 4th of July. The official deadline is July 4th, 2011 so make sure that your donations are in by then!
Can we still donate clothes and things? I see that there was a clothing drive recently that I missed. I would like to donate some to the Joplin area along with my points.
Can we still donate clothes and things? I see that there was a clothing drive recently that I missed. I would like to donate some to the Joplin area along with my points.
If you check out the blog there's other ways you can help as well. You can call or email any of the donation centers in the area and see if they can use other things and what you can send.
If you end up with any clothing you don't send to Joplin, you can also still donate to one of your local centers. Our clothing drive isn't over, and there's no wrong time of year to donate clothing to those in need
Im so sad that I have missed meetings this past week. My family has been on vacation. What a wonderful idea guys! I will be sending Gary a gc code in the next day or two. Again, what a fantastic idea!!!!! I am so proud to be a part of this community!
Im so sad that I have missed meetings this past week. My family has been on vacation. What a wonderful idea guys! I will be sending Gary a gc code in the next day or two. Again, what a fantastic idea!!!!! I am so proud to be a part of this
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Im so sad that I have missed meetings this past week. My family has been on vacation. What a wonderful idea guys! I will be sending Gary a gc code in the next day or two. Again, what a fantastic idea!!!!! I am so proud to be a part of this community!
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To be clear - are the points only worth half of their value? Or is that the giftcards? I don't recall which it is. Either way I'm going to save up more before I donate, but this is a great cause. Awesome job, Bunny
To be clear - are the points only worth half of their value? Or is that the giftcards? I don't recall which it is. Either way I'm going to save up more before I donate, but this is a great cause. Awesome job, Bunny
Gary had explained this at a different meeting, but basically, for the first fundraiser we broke it down to exact costs of point usage and matched that. As that was a little confusing to explain over and over, we have since then been honoring points at full dollar value. In this way, EF gives the same, its easier to explain, and in conversation it ultimately gives the community all the credit!
Gary had explained this at a different meeting, but basically, for the first fundraiser we broke it down to exact costs of point usage and matched that. As that was a little confusing to explain over and over, we have since then been honoring points
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Gary had explained this at a different meeting, but basically, for the first fundraiser we broke it down to exact costs of point usage and matched that. As that was a little confusing to explain over and over, we have since then been honoring points at full dollar value. In this way, EF gives the same, its easier to explain, and in conversation it ultimately gives the community all the credit!
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Thank you for answering these questions.
Let's hear it for the community getting all the credit! Woohoo!
To be clear - are the points only worth half of their value? Or is that the giftcards? I don't recall which it is. Either way I'm going to save up more before I donate, but this is a great cause. Awesome job, Bunny
Thank you so much for doing this. I live about 40 minutes from Joplin. The destruction is unbelievable, photos cannot even capture it. The townspeople still need so much and every little bit helps. It is so great to see Eden do this!
Thank you so much for doing this. I live about 40 minutes from Joplin. The destruction is unbelievable, photos cannot even capture it. The townspeople still need so much and every little bit helps. It is so great to see Eden do this!
I'm so glad we can get together as a community and do something to help out.
On May 22nd a tornado tore through Joplin, Missouri destroying 30% of the town and claiming the lives of 134 people. The destruction left by the tornado is no longer on every news station, but relief is still needed in Joplin.
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On May 22nd a tornado tore through Joplin, Missouri destroying 30% of the town and claiming the lives of 134 people. The destruction left by the tornado is no longer on every news station, but relief is still needed in Joplin.
Ongoing Relief in Joplin
"As flooding threatens communities across the country, the Red Cross is still on the ground in Joplin, Missouri providing meals, safe shelter, relief supplies and emotional support for people affected by the May 22 tornado. The Red Cross is also working hard with our government partners to help reconnect families through the Red Cross Safe and Well site."
Since March 31st the Red Cross has responded to many tornado stricken states, which include Kentucky, Virginia, Louisiana, Georgia, Mississippi, Arkansas, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Alabama, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Iowa, Florida, Kansas, Minnesota, Texas, and Massachusetts.
Eden would like to help Joplin and other tornado ravaged areas. Please join us! You can help by donating points/gift cards which will be turned into cash and given to the Red Cross Tornado Relief Fund. To send in donations, please email Gary with your codes. (Gary@edenfantasys.com ) Subject line should be Eden Gives Back – Joplin. Please state whether the code you are donating is from points or from a purchased gift card.
For more information and other ways you can help, check out the blog.
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If you check out the blog there's other ways you can help as well. You can call or email any of the donation centers in the area and see if they can use other things and what you can send.
If you end up with any clothing you don't
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If you check out the blog there's other ways you can help as well. You can call or email any of the donation centers in the area and see if they can use other things and what you can send.
If you end up with any clothing you don't send to Joplin, you can also still donate to one of your local centers. Our clothing drive isn't over, and there's no wrong time of year to donate clothing to those in need
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Awesome! I frequently donate around my area so I was hoping I could send some that way. Is there a thread to the clothing drive you speak of? I think I saw it before but I am half awake right now, I'd really like to participate in an Eden drive (it's been a while since I have been able to help out around here).
I really should go to bed now, I have to be up in like 4 hours...
Awesome! I frequently donate around my area so I was hoping I could send some that way. Is there a thread to the clothing drive you speak of? I think I saw it before but I am half awake right now, I'd really like to participate in an Eden drive
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Awesome! I frequently donate around my area so I was hoping I could send some that way. Is there a thread to the clothing drive you speak of? I think I saw it before but I am half awake right now, I'd really like to participate in an Eden drive (it's been a while since I have been able to help out around here).
I really should go to bed now, I have to be up in like 4 hours...
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Here's a link to the clothing drive, but it's really just about you sharing in general. So you'd donate in your own area and then send us pictures and a story
Hi Everyone! I just wanted to keep encouraging you guys to earn points and donate them for a good cause. As a community we can make a difference in the lives of others and also inspire others to do so. Here are some encouraging words to keep you motivated :
Now an aggressive rare fungal infection is appearing in victims of the tornado. They really need the help and resources, so please send your donation to Gary!
This is a wonderful idea! I will be more than happy to donate some of my points. This is especially close to home since I'm from MO, and living through the hectic weather was terrifying. It's scary knowing that many of your friends had friends and family live through something like that.
@happyhomeschoolingmom : What? OMG, that's horrible! I hadn't heard about that!
