
The last couple of weeks Jill Somer, Soula Patsis and I (Daphne) have had our ears and eyes wide open to get a grip on the real needs that people have after the flood on 22nd of September.
Jill started a disaster fund and has raised over 10.000 dollars. In this amount is included the money that Athina Stamatelos raised at the Greek festival in Pensacola USA (1.800 dollar)
We want to thank her from the bottom of our hearts.
https://www.generosity.com/emergencies-fundraising/skopelos-greece-disaster-fund
The stories about what has happened to people keep coming and after long talks we decide what to give and to whom. In that decision process we also count on stories from 3rd parties. Almost nobody who is in need has approached us directly. We almost always heard stories from other people about them.
In order to give something to somebody in need and to also have a good financial administration we either buy the goods that people need ourselves (weighing scales, refrigerators, cookers, food, medicines) or we ask for a receipt (repairs, road works etc.) The final list will be available as soon as we have given all the money to the people in need. We will only publize what has been given without names.
Below is a post from Jill that she posted 17 days ago on the Indiegogo crowdfunding website. Here she explains how we work.
Hello everyone! I wanted to let you know the progress we have made in supporting the flood victims of Skopelos. We have helped a family that have a very sick 3-year-old girl. Honestly, we discovered how dire the situation because of the flooding and have not only given them some much-needed support buy purchasing medicine, milk and feeding tubes (the girl cannot eat normally) but also asked a charity to help with the girl’s heart operation. We have bought 4 stoves, 1 refrigerator, a machine for the local ceramist, Nikos Rodios to separate his clay that he collects. We are going to help a family that has had to walk to their home for the past month because their road has been blocked by mud; they couldn’t afford to hire a bulldozer to clear their road. The list goes on and on. But as you can see, your money is going to good use. I think the most important thing that I have experienced is that this funding has given the Greeks hope. They are moved by the fact that perfect strangers are willing to help. And I am eternally grateful for your generosity. Jill Somer
We will keep you posted!!
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