As I did yesterday, I'm using my one diary to tell the community how they can help survivors. I'm a little dismayed that so few of the diaries on this topic make it to the Reco list and, of course, by the speed at which they disappear off of my recent 50 list.
Anyway, just got clued into this by Nag over at BooTrib. It's the PeopleFinder Wiki Project. You can donate your time helping to consolidate survivor lists into a master database. Check it out.
Also, please read
TexasDemocrat's diary which rolled off the recent list with alarming speed.
If you're in San Antonio, my comment from that diary will be of interest:
I was down at KellyUSA here in San Antonio on Saturday and went back yesterday to drop off a bunch of new underwear and socks that we bought.
For those in or around San Antonio, I suggest dropping off donations at KellyUSA or check this list for other drop off locations.
Items needed:
*New underwear (and socks, but especially underwear)
*Prepaid cell phones
*Gift Cards for Mega stores: Target, HEB, Walmart (ughh)
*Mens and boys clothes (summer stuff)
*Toiletries
If you want to volunteer just show up at one of the shelters, KellyUSA, Windsor Park Mall, and, I think, Freeman Collesium. Don't bother calling the Red Cross, you can't get through. Just show up -- you will be needed.