CSA Urges Local Assistance for Midwest Flood Victims

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)
The Community Services Agency is urging local assistance “to help our brothers and sisters impacted by the floods in the Midwest,” says CSA Executive Director Kathleen McKirchy. The United Way has created the United Way 2008 Midwest Flood Recovery Fund to support long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts throughout the Midwest states that have been devastated by the recent floods.  Seven states have been severely impacted, with thousands of people evacuated and extensive destruction to homes and businesses.
“The Fund’s focus is supporting the rebuilding of lives and communities,” says McKirchy.  Projects may include ensuring quality education, improving the financial stability of those affected and improving access to health care, including mental health services for those affected by the tragedy.  United Ways throughout the affected states will work together, and with community partners and volunteers, to develop strategies to address the long term needs of the communities affected. Click here to donate or call 1-866-404-5826.  photo: Bob Calvert, left, and his wife, Dottie, right, and niece, Reagan Calvert, center, survey the flooding from the Iowa River near Oakville, Iowa Wednesday evening. Photo by Rodney White, The Des Moines Register