2008 Year in Review

Morrison Rotary Donates to Shelterbox

Afghanistan 2008

Nepal 2007

Morrison Rotary has responded to a plea for emergency aid and donated $1000 to ShelterBox.. This charity began operations in 2001 and has helped over 600,000 people in 45 countries, responding to earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis, wars, volcanoes, etc. ShelterBox is supported by Rotary clubs, schools, church groups and other international affiliates.

Their mission is to provide humanitarian aid worldwide in the form of shelter, warmth and comfort to people displaced by natural and other disasters. Volunteer teams oversee the distribution of boxes to individual recipients making sure aid gets direct to those people in need.

Each ShelterBox is a tough, green plastic box containing a 10 person tent and ancillary equipment designed to enable a family of up to 10 people to survive for at least six months. Exact contents will depend upon local conditions and what is most needed.

Items may include insulated groundsheets, thermal blankets, a multi-fuel stove, cooking equipment, tools, mosquito nets, water containers, etc. To learn more go to Shelterbox.

by  Editor, theCity1.com
November 24, 2008