Earthquake relief opp if you asre in Italy on Sunday

Excellent, Laurel. Just wish I was there to hit a whole bunch of them for the cause.

Ditto to what Kathy said!

Thank you, Laurel for this info. Please continue to post these opportunities...we will be there in a week, and I hope to be able to donate to this relief effort.

I'd like to add my thank yous for posting this helpful information, too, Laurel. I won't be in Italy anytime soon but would like to help where I am able. Tragic.......

How To Help Italy Earthquake Victims: 8 Ways To Donate Blood, Money And Goods For Relief International Business Times on 08/24/16 AT 9:25 AM

The government's civil protection department has deployed relief and
rescuers to the regions affected by the earthquake, but you may be
wondering how you personally can help. Here are eight ways to support
the victims of the natural disaster.

If you're in Italy...

Forexinfo suggested you go to San Camillo de Lellis General Hospital
in Rieti and give blood. [See headline link for locations and full article]

You can drop off nonperishable foods, water, clothing, medicine,
batteries or bedding at the schools and stores in Rieti listed here by
Il Messaggero.

You can deactivate your wireless password so people can freely use
your internet to communicate, La Stampa reported.

Support a business that's donating its profits to emergency relief.
Deliveroo Italia, for example, is sending all delivery costs to the
local Red Cross.

If you're somewhere else...

You can donate money to La Stampa's emergency fund. Go to
www.specchiodeitempi.org and specify that you want your gift to go to
"Fund 597 Earthquake in Central Italy," or "Fondo 597 Terremoto Centro
Italia."

Give to ShelterBox, a disaster relief charity that distributes literal
boxes that include items like tents, tools, blankets, water
purification systems and coloring books. ShelterBox tweeted Wednesday
that it was already heading to Italy. Send a check to ShelterBox USA,
8374 Market St. #203, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202. Or call 941-907-6036.

Donate to the Italian Red Cross, which has deployed rescue dogs and
ambulances to affected areas, here.

Direct your business to companies helping charities responding to the
earthquake. The Rome Red Cross tweeted that McDonalds and KFC had both
donated food supplies to the relief effort Wednesday.

Thanks, Laurel and Edgar, for this info.