Due to the generosity of so many of you, we have now raised $4,025.00 in disaster relief funds for the small town of Moonachie, NJ. I have confirmed that I will go to Moonachie on Friday, November 16th so that I can deliver the various gifts and to better assess progress being made on the ground in addition to needs that will exist going forward.
Right now, food, power, warmth, cleaning supplies, and decent housing are among the top priorities. One can imagine that the flooding and loss of power, which continues to exist in a number of areas, have caused so many of these problems.
I can tell you there has been great furniture loss, damaged stoves and refrigerators, ruined carpeting and drywall, and the loss of prized possessions. It truly is heartbreaking to see the scale of damages. It does compare to the suffering incurred by many as a result of Hurricane Katrina.
I will keep you up to date on events as they unfold.
Thanks,
Dick
Friday, November 9, 2012
Thursday, November 8, 2012
More Good Works!
The Students Assisting Students Club at Hinsdale Central has just concluded a couple of sales that raised $195. The members raised $91 from a 3-day cookie sale and another $104 from a candy sale last week. The club will purchase some warm winter coats for the children at King Elementary School in Chicago. We'll deliver the coats to King on Wed., Dec. 5th.
The coat drive has already netted over 200 coats thus far, even more than we collected all of last year!! As the saying goes 'Keep 'em coming in!!'
I spoke with officials in Moonachie, NJ yesterday and Harris (my contact) at Robert Craig Elementary said that students at the school were being place in various nearby schools. What is most needed right now are gift cards for the local grocery store and for some home repairs. Since that is what is needed then we'll purchase some Shop Rite and Home Depot gift cards and get them in their hands.
Thanks to some wonderful donors, we can certainly help them out with these needs. Harris said that the children, for the most part, are in reasonably good shape in term of having school supplies. Housing conditions are still in disarray in part of Moonachie and that seems to be one of the most pressing needs at the current time.
I'll keep you abreast of any changes going forward.
Thanks,
Dick
The coat drive has already netted over 200 coats thus far, even more than we collected all of last year!! As the saying goes 'Keep 'em coming in!!'
I spoke with officials in Moonachie, NJ yesterday and Harris (my contact) at Robert Craig Elementary said that students at the school were being place in various nearby schools. What is most needed right now are gift cards for the local grocery store and for some home repairs. Since that is what is needed then we'll purchase some Shop Rite and Home Depot gift cards and get them in their hands.
Thanks to some wonderful donors, we can certainly help them out with these needs. Harris said that the children, for the most part, are in reasonably good shape in term of having school supplies. Housing conditions are still in disarray in part of Moonachie and that seems to be one of the most pressing needs at the current time.
I'll keep you abreast of any changes going forward.
Thanks,
Dick
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Give It Up 4Good - Kids 4 Good
Over the years students who have participated in the Kids4Good Program, based in Darien, IL, have done much to help others. Whether assisting IMN prior to, and in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake or aiding students in other locations, Kids4Good have always stood tall.
This organization has often helped Schools Count Corp. by collecting student supplies for those in need in Chicago, Harvey and NOLA schools.
Once again Kids4Good has stepped up to help us collect coats and winter wear for children in CPS and Harvey, IL schools.
K4G is teaming up with Eisenhower Jr. High and the Chicago Hawks Hockey Club to collect winter coats, hats, mittens, gloves and scarves for those students in need of warm clothing. Enough can't be said about these students and hockey players in terms of their willingness to help children who might well go without warm clothing this winter.
Hats off to K4G (www.kids4good.org), Eisenhower Jr. High and the Chicago Hawks Hockey Club for pitching in to help Schools Count Corp. in this endeavor. A special shoot out goes to Cynthia McGann and Mary Beth Owano.
Thank You!
Dick
This organization has often helped Schools Count Corp. by collecting student supplies for those in need in Chicago, Harvey and NOLA schools.
Once again Kids4Good has stepped up to help us collect coats and winter wear for children in CPS and Harvey, IL schools.
K4G is teaming up with Eisenhower Jr. High and the Chicago Hawks Hockey Club to collect winter coats, hats, mittens, gloves and scarves for those students in need of warm clothing. Enough can't be said about these students and hockey players in terms of their willingness to help children who might well go without warm clothing this winter.
Hats off to K4G (www.kids4good.org), Eisenhower Jr. High and the Chicago Hawks Hockey Club for pitching in to help Schools Count Corp. in this endeavor. A special shoot out goes to Cynthia McGann and Mary Beth Owano.
Thank You!
Dick
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Helping Moonachie, NJ
Over the past few days as we've been collecting funds to help people cope with the effects of Hurricane Sandy we have also been looking for a specific school and community to help. Moonachie, a town of 2200, was severely flooded as a berm broke (in a number of areas) and swamped the town.
At this point we are in contact with the Moonachie School District to find the best way to offer some assistance. Many people still have water in their homes, making conditions near unliveable.
Right now providing school supplies, according to the principal tech teacher, is not what is needed. Meals, getting power and making their homes liveable are a much bigger concern. I will chat with more people in Moonachie later today and hope to give you additional details in the coming days.
We took in another $250 in donations yesterday bringing our total contributions to $1600. We are pleased to continue to accept donations in the coming days. The more donations, the more we can help the good citizens of Moonachie.
Many thanks,
Dick
At this point we are in contact with the Moonachie School District to find the best way to offer some assistance. Many people still have water in their homes, making conditions near unliveable.
Right now providing school supplies, according to the principal tech teacher, is not what is needed. Meals, getting power and making their homes liveable are a much bigger concern. I will chat with more people in Moonachie later today and hope to give you additional details in the coming days.
We took in another $250 in donations yesterday bringing our total contributions to $1600. We are pleased to continue to accept donations in the coming days. The more donations, the more we can help the good citizens of Moonachie.
Many thanks,
Dick
Monday, November 5, 2012
Updates!!
Things are progressing just great on many fronts!!
First of all, in the first three days of collecting funds for Hurricane Sandy we've been able to amass $1,350. At this rate we'll have a good amount of money so that we can assist people back east. Just as we did in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the first action we'll take back east is to get to a school community and provide them with food. As soon as I have a location I'll be sure to let you know. In the meantime, keep the contributions coming in!
With regard to our coat drive, things couldn't be better. More people are pitching in that ever before. We have over 150 coats and many hundreds of other pieces of winter clothing. Lockport H.S., Prairieview Elementary, Kids4Good, Eisenhower Jr. High, the Hinsdale Central H. S. soccer program and many families are joining forces to collect coats and other winter wear.
This is a time of year when the cold weather, the effects of the hurricane and the holidays all come together at once. It's a time we can say with one voice, "I hear you and am willing to pitch in and aid you in your time of need."
I'm most appreciative of your support of the above initiatives.
Thank you,
Dick
First of all, in the first three days of collecting funds for Hurricane Sandy we've been able to amass $1,350. At this rate we'll have a good amount of money so that we can assist people back east. Just as we did in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the first action we'll take back east is to get to a school community and provide them with food. As soon as I have a location I'll be sure to let you know. In the meantime, keep the contributions coming in!
With regard to our coat drive, things couldn't be better. More people are pitching in that ever before. We have over 150 coats and many hundreds of other pieces of winter clothing. Lockport H.S., Prairieview Elementary, Kids4Good, Eisenhower Jr. High, the Hinsdale Central H. S. soccer program and many families are joining forces to collect coats and other winter wear.
This is a time of year when the cold weather, the effects of the hurricane and the holidays all come together at once. It's a time we can say with one voice, "I hear you and am willing to pitch in and aid you in your time of need."
I'm most appreciative of your support of the above initiatives.
Thank you,
Dick
Friday, November 2, 2012
Pulling Together
As we continue to watch the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Sandy it has become abundantly clear that no one could have imagined the harm done to so many people in so very many ways.
Kids aren't able to go to school, there are food shortages, millions are still without power, thousands of homes have been totally destroyed, there's been loss of life and so much anguish. The lines are hours long for fuel and the destruction is hard to fathom.
Schools Count will do what we can for our fellow citizens back east. When the time comes to help our fellow citizens it's incumbent upon all of us to pitch in. I can think of nothing better in our fabric than helping one another when help is needed.
Those who want to contribute to our fund can send checks to Dick Flesher, 20048 S. Kohlwood Dr., Mokena, IL. 60448. Kindly make the check out to Schools Count Corp. In the memo section please write 'Hurricane Sandy.' If you prefer to make a donation online simply go to www.schoolscountcorp.org and you will see a page that is set up for donations.
I will keep you abreast of our endeavors in New Jersey as they unfold.
Thank you for your support!
Dick
Kids aren't able to go to school, there are food shortages, millions are still without power, thousands of homes have been totally destroyed, there's been loss of life and so much anguish. The lines are hours long for fuel and the destruction is hard to fathom.
Schools Count will do what we can for our fellow citizens back east. When the time comes to help our fellow citizens it's incumbent upon all of us to pitch in. I can think of nothing better in our fabric than helping one another when help is needed.
Those who want to contribute to our fund can send checks to Dick Flesher, 20048 S. Kohlwood Dr., Mokena, IL. 60448. Kindly make the check out to Schools Count Corp. In the memo section please write 'Hurricane Sandy.' If you prefer to make a donation online simply go to www.schoolscountcorp.org and you will see a page that is set up for donations.
I will keep you abreast of our endeavors in New Jersey as they unfold.
Thank you for your support!
Dick
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Hurricane Sandy Assistance
Friends,
I know you have seen the devastation inflicted upon the many millions of people on the East Coast. The losses are many and the suffering is overwhelming. The recovery will be long. I am contacting you to let you know that Schools Count Corp., at some point in the future, will come to the aid of people in the region. At this point in time our charity is assessing the work that we will undertake going forward. As soon as we have a specific initiative lined up then I will get back to you with our plans.
If you would like to make a special contribution specifically for relief with regard to the hurricane I would ask you to make a donation to Schools Count Corp. and indicate 'Hurricane Sandy' in the memo section. You can mail your contribution to Dick Flesher, 20048 S. Kohlwood Dr., Mokena, IL. 60448. I appreciate your consideration of supporting of our efforts to help our fellow citizens.
Our goal is to raise at least $20,000 in the next couple of weeks. As is always the case, contribution will be treated as a charitable gift and is tax deductible. If you would be kind enough to share this note with neighbors, family and friends I'd be most appreciative. When we come together, we always are able to make a real difference.
Be sure to follow our work with regard to our relief endeavor on our blog (www.schoolscountcorp.blogspot.com)
Many thanks,
Dick Flesher
I know you have seen the devastation inflicted upon the many millions of people on the East Coast. The losses are many and the suffering is overwhelming. The recovery will be long. I am contacting you to let you know that Schools Count Corp., at some point in the future, will come to the aid of people in the region. At this point in time our charity is assessing the work that we will undertake going forward. As soon as we have a specific initiative lined up then I will get back to you with our plans.
If you would like to make a special contribution specifically for relief with regard to the hurricane I would ask you to make a donation to Schools Count Corp. and indicate 'Hurricane Sandy' in the memo section. You can mail your contribution to Dick Flesher, 20048 S. Kohlwood Dr., Mokena, IL. 60448. I appreciate your consideration of supporting of our efforts to help our fellow citizens.
Our goal is to raise at least $20,000 in the next couple of weeks. As is always the case, contribution will be treated as a charitable gift and is tax deductible. If you would be kind enough to share this note with neighbors, family and friends I'd be most appreciative. When we come together, we always are able to make a real difference.
Be sure to follow our work with regard to our relief endeavor on our blog (www.schoolscountcorp.blogspot.com)
Many thanks,
Dick Flesher
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