Something to think of about donateing for the recent storm victims. Hope the relief workers think...

[Lady Freedom Returns]

of it too.

Many things will be needed, but one thing that can help with sanity is a book.

As simple book is a great comfort. Right now minds are in overload with fear and worry. They will be that way for some time.

Something like a book can help to focus on something, anything than the torcher of the fear of the unknown. The small rest that doing something like reading can help one to focus on what needs to be done.

I was able to get my hand on some fliers first, then a bible. Reading anything helped big.

So please, if helping in the relief effort, see about helping get books to the victims. They could help save a mind.

[uppityperson]

1. That is a good thought, distraction from pain and worry and trauma.

[Bluzmann57]

2. Good idea!

By golly, I'm going to look through my old paperbacks and/or head to a local book store and see what I can find. Children's books may be helpful as well.
Thanks for the great idea. I'm going to pass it along to some of my fb friends as well as my real life friends.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

3. Check with the Red Cross to see if they know who can help get them passed out.

I'm not sure who is handling what right now.

But when it comes to things like comfort items, they could be the ones to help.

[OneGrassRoot]

4. That really is a great idea...

I don't know off the top of my head if anyone coordinates such a thing, but I'm going to check around and get back to you. I can't do so for a few hours, but will come back to it.

Really great thought and suggestion, LFR!

[OneGrassRoot]

5. Also, similar to how many have bought pizzas during protests and such (Madison)...EDIT

to support local business, it would be cool to get books from local bookstores.

There must be a way to tie in local libraries, local bookstores, and getting books and a bit of a diversion to those affected by these disasters.


Edit to add there is an Occupy OKC. They may be a good group to reach out to:

https://www.facebook.com/OccupyOKCOfficialPage

[OneGrassRoot]

6. Just saw this: Project Night Night

http://www.projectnightnight.org/Donate.html

Project Night Night has begun delivering its comforting "Night Night bags" to children in Oklahoma, detouring from its regular work of providing them to kids in homeless shelters.

Each Night Night Package holds a stuffed animal, a security blanket, and a bedtime story in a canvas bag.

"We've already begun shipping hundreds of Night Night Packages to the children in Moore to bring them a measure of comfort," says Kendra Stitt Robins, Founder & Executive Director of Project Night Night. "We hope it will allow (them) to feel safe again after this disaster."

The non-profit charity says they are always in need of keeping their shelves stocked so they can act quickly in times like these.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

7. That is cool!