Ed. Note: Just got this in from Phil Davis, via Mel Schupack. Well done, Phil!
Greetings to All,
As you know, Alstead has suffered a devastating flood...Many of our friends & neighbors there have lost everything.
I met with Captain Robert Kountz, the Commander of the Salvation Army Operations in Alstead last night, to discuss what
those of us in surrounding towns could do to help.
The immediate need is for clothing, toiletries, etc.
After getting his OK, the plan is to collect money and convert the funds into gift certificates from Sam's Army and Navy,
Brooks Drug, and any other merchants who can supply needed items to the victims.
Gift Certificates will allow the flood victims to immediately get clothing & sundries of the type that they really need and,
unlike cash, will involve no delay or paper work for the Salvation Army workers.
(I will also be working hard to obtain discounts from any participating merchants, so that your donations will stretch farther.)
The Salvation Army will distribute these Gift Certificates directly to those who need help.
No bureaucracy or administrative costs will come between your donations and those who really need them.
In addition, some of the money will also go to provide any requested supplies, (or, little luxuries like soda, energy bars, etc.),
to the many workers, Guardsman and responders who are currently working long hours in Alstead.
Please give what you can.
Please make your checks out to Real to Reel, and mark them for "Alstead Flood Relief".
You can drop off your checks at Real to Reel,
or mail them to :
Real to Reel,
PO Box 577
Walpole, NH 03608
Please pass this email along to others who might be interested in contributing.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Best Regards,
Phil Davis
