Cerge Sincere Help for Haiti
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Wise Owl
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"Former FAU linebacker Cerge Sincere is helping to put together a command post where folks can drop off relief supplies for victims of the earthquake in Haiti. It will open on Friday morning in front of the Oxley Center."
I'm sure anything any of us could do will help. We have a large Haitian population down here as well as a number of football players who have family and friends living in Haiti
My two favorite teams are FAU, and who ever is beating FIU!
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Re: Cerge Sincere Help for Haiti
As you’ve all heard by now the Caribbean country of Haiti suffered a debilitating earthquake that has crippled their infrastructure. Accordingly, FAU and the Boca Raton community will be asked to help in the support of goods (non-perishable food, toiletries and clothing).
Former FAU linebacker Cerge Sincere, of Haitian decent, is helping to put together a command post where folks can drop off relief supplies for victims of the earthquake in Haiti. It is open NOW in front of the Oxley Center ending at 6 p.m. today 1/15/10.
If you can spare a case of water or find some unused clothes in the back of your closet - any small donation would be greatly appreciated!
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Cerge Sincere Help for Haiti
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Owl said
With all the help that country got over the past several years, you would think that the construction would be better. That place did not look much different before the earthquake. They are such a corrupt country full of murderers, rapists, thieves, etc. When the hurricane hit there a few years ago, a lot of the supplies sent there went to govt owned stores where they sold it back to the people. They also sold a bunch of the supplies to other countries near them ( generators, medical supplies, etc.). Be careful who you give money to. There are many local haitans who are asking for cash from people saying that they are sending it to their family there while they are keeping for themselves. Always write a check out to the organization and ask for a receipt where you can use it for your taxes.
That is one hell of a post at a time like this….just sayin.
Teambeer is the most knowledgeable FAU sports fan I know, way smarter than me.
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Wise Owl
Member since 2006
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There will be people trying to capitalize on any disaster. After 9/11 people were selling stuff on the streets and making money before the police shut them down. It's not just Haiti. I do agree that you need to be careful who you donate too. There are a lot scams out there to just try and take your money.
I recommend texting the word HAITI to 9099 and having $10 added on to your cell phone bill. I know money is tight for everyone but I'm sure we can all afford $10. That's just 2 less beers at the Lodge or Ale House or when you go to Publix drop some money in the donation box at the register.
My two favorite teams are FAU, and who ever is beating FIU!
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Wise Owl
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Re: Cerge Sincere Help for Haiti
Owl said
With all the help that country got over the past several years, you would think that the construction would be better. That place did not look much different before the earthquake. They are such a corrupt country full of murderers, rapists, thieves, etc. When the hurricane hit there a few years ago, a lot of the supplies sent there went to govt owned stores where they sold it back to the people. They also sold a bunch of the supplies to other countries near them ( generators, medical supplies, etc.). Be careful who you give money to. There are many local haitans who are asking for cash from people saying that they are sending it to their family there while they are keeping for themselves. Always write a check out to the organization and ask for a receipt where you can use it for your taxes.
Wow, not sure what rock you live under, but I am from the US and we have plenty of corruption, murderers, rapists, and thieves. Because people live with oppressed governments, doesn't make the citizens less hungry or thirsty. Yes, some of the donations will end up with the wrong people. I guarantee you, it happened here during Katrina.
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Wise Owl
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Owl said
With all the help that country got over the past several years, you would think that the construction would be better. That place did not look much different before the earthquake. They are such a corrupt country full of murderers, rapists, thieves, etc. When the hurricane hit there a few years ago, a lot of the supplies sent there went to govt owned stores where they sold it back to the people. They also sold a bunch of the supplies to other countries near them ( generators, medical supplies, etc.). Be careful who you give money to. There are many local haitans who are asking for cash from people saying that they are sending it to their family there while they are keeping for themselves. Always write a check out to the organization and ask for a receipt where you can use it for your taxes.
This is ridiculous. What happened in New Orleans after Katrina? Natural disasters bring out the best and worst and the tragedy is magnified in an impoverished country like Haiti (the most impoverished in the Western hemisphere). Get some perspective before typing such compassionless trash.
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My two favorite teams are FAU, and who ever is beating FIU!
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