Best Wishes to those experiencing fires

[bogongtiger]

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My sincere sympathy to all those who have suffered loss this weekend. My overwhelming gratitude to all those whove been out there directly and indirectly helping those in need. To the volunteers (paid and unpaid) and those with the grimmest tasks are owed a very special thank you. They may suffer for some time even if they havent had personal losses themselves.

This has been a truly terrible few days but the overwhelming support from so many people pulling together has been wonderful.

[cyn7180]

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I know the staff will be putting all their tips in as well. Its really up to everyone to do their OWN part.  

i couldnt agree more. Just went online and donated via the red cross.
thanks CSers for prompting me   ...such a sad time...

[A_M]

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A charity raffle would work well

A charity auction / raffle could be an option...

We are collecting at work for the Floods as well as the Fire..

So I guess, that we also need to be aware that some have already contributed / continue to contribute and or be personally involved and thus may not be in a position to give here......

[AndyL]

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Its been a very sad week for Victorians. Our cafe will be donating $5.00 from every 250grams of coffee sold for the whole week. I know the staff will be putting all their tips in as well. Its really up to everyone to do their OWN part.

[sorrentina]

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Just listening to Radio National the news coming out of Victoria is awful- it is hard to believe. Terribly tragic, and my condolences go out to anyone affected by this disaster.

Beyond immediate personal contributions- I think we should have a special site-sponsor fundraiser after the fires are out. A charity raffle would work well- if we can work out a way of doing an online raffle.

[martybean]

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My best wishes to all those experincing the hardship of natural disasters at the moment.
I agree with donating to the current charities running at the moment, they are at ground zero and will ensure everyone gets the help they need.

Warnings are going around for bogus charities so C/Sers be aware.

[Felix]

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While we could setup something I think it would be better that those wanting to donate do so via the Salvos or the Red Cross.  The Salvos website was quick and easy to donate.

Both these mobs are on the ground doing whats needed.

https://salvos.org.au/donate/secure-online-donations/?appeal=drvicfires

http://www.redcross.org.au/howyoucanhelp_donationopt.htm

Just to complete the story, St VincentdePaul is also in on the ground.

Online donations can be reached via:
http://www.vinnies.org.au/onlinedonations/index.cfm

Felix

[A_M]

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Also agree Red Cross and Salvos really can make a dollar go a long way

CB.

Having had first hand experience, I can confirm .. The salvos and then the Red Cross over most others... They have the infrastructure and less middle processes, that often reduce the final $$ / Help getting to those in need...

My thoughts to all...

AM

[redzone121]

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Love and Prayers to all those directly and indirectly affected in the current disaster. Last I heard NZ was sending 100 firemen to help.
Kia Kaha ! Be strong

Also agree Red Cross and Salvos really can make a dollar go a long way

CB.

[Andy]

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sorry, I just moved posts from other threads into this one and the order shuffled a little

Andy.

[coffee_mum]

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Prayers, thougths, sympathy, to all those affected, and heartfelt thanks to those helping, on the fire front, behind the scenes or with donations.

And the same message to those in the floods.

Give someone a hug today, either you or they proabably need it.

I agree with Andy that donations should be made to the official appeals, which are set up and are able to provide support where it is needed.

KK, thanks for the offer of water, but too much is not good either.

[bolb]

Re: CS "fair crack" Coffee.

Also try donating physical items such as clothing, non perishable foods, toys etc.
From all accounts i will need to check my wardrobe when i get home tonight and the kids have already been told to caugh up some toys they havent played with for the last 12 months.
My War Dept. is on the charge ;D

Mal

[Andy]

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Coughy Mum

nice play on words!


I see the fires all around your part of the woods Coffee Mum, I hope they are kept at bay and you get a good nights sleep.

Ive made a suggestion in the Faircrack thread that the membership of coffeesnobs consider making a donation of some description to a fire appeal, please have a look and share your thoughts.

I had a similar thought but dont think its the right thing to do with FairCrack funds.

While we could setup something I think it would be better that those wanting to donate do so via the Salvos or the Red Cross. The Salvos website was quick and easy to donate.

Both these mobs are on the ground doing whats needed.

https://salvos.org.au/donate/secure-online-donations/?appeal=drvicfires

http://www.redcross.org.au/howyoucanhelp_donationopt.htm

Its been a very sad week for 1000s of Australians, my thoughts and prayers are with all the people in the floods and in the fires.

[newbiesnob]

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This is totally horrible, i remember as a child evacuating during ash wednesday. It was totally surreal.
Let us hope that these fires are brought under control quickly with no more fatalities.
I think prayers all round are in order. Mother nature is very cruel!

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Im in shock with the extent of this disaster. My thoughts are with those who have lost members of their families, friends and homes.

Just a terrible, terrible disaster.  

Ive made a suggestion in the Faircrack thread that the membership of coffeesnobs consider making a donation of some description to a fire appeal, please have a look and share your thoughts.