Give Kids the World & Hurricane Charley

janette

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Sounds like they could really use some help, most of us aren't close enough to lend a hand but if this is one of the charities you regularly give to now would be a good time.

www.gktw.org

I can't get the website up right now, not sure if they are having problems or it is just very slow.

From another site:

Kids the World Needs Volunteers
Give Kids the World is in need of volunteers to assist with clean-up around the Village. The Village sustained significant hurricane damage, and power has not yet been restored. If you can help with clean-up, please meet at the Gingerbread House during daylight hours, dressed for outside work (sturdy shoes, sunscreen, old clothing, and gloves if you have them). Call (407) 396-1114 ext. 290 with any questions.

If you are familiar with the Village - you know how many beautiful trees are on property. Unfortunately - many many of them have fallen or are badly broken. Several villas have trees on them and one area is impassable due to downed trees. Headway is being made - but it is very slow.

All families that were at the village have been moved to the Holiday Inn Family Suites. Believe it or not - we still have families arriving! They are being placed at Disney Hotels. The village is without power but we have been told it should be restored by the end of the week. Foundations have been told we hope to open again on Saturday.

All sorts of help is needed. All the villas are vacant and need to be cleaned and redone. ALL lawns and grass areas need to be raked. All limbs and such need to be hauled to the gates for pick up. Its alot of physical help that is needed and any bit that can be contributed will be greatly appreciated.
 
I am not near enough to help, either, if I was closer I would volunteer for sure.

I can't get the website to come for me :(
 
I'm also WAAAYYYY too far away, but this is definitely worth a bump back to page one.
 

Looks like the website is back up :) If you'd like to donate it's very easy and it can be cone online :)
 












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