It’s been almost five years since the Indian Ocean tsunami in December 2004 killed more than 230,000 people and destroyed entire communities. The 9.0 magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami hit twelve countries from Southeast Asia to east Africa, causing eight billion in damages and affecting five million people. Today hundreds of thousands of houses have been rebuilt and life has returned to normal. The Red Cross’ response to this incomprehensible devastation included not only temporary relief, but plans for the long term that included the rebuilding of housing, providing water, sanitation, stimulating the economy and preparedness for future disasters. The work of restoring these devastated countries has taken years of effort by the Red Cross and substantial funding. But the Red Cross also responds to small scale disaster in the unparalleled role they play bringing relief, aid and support to victims of disaster. Wherever there is disaster the Red Cross can be found handing out basic essentials like blankets, food and shelter to victims, but it can‘t be done without donations. Vehicle donation has become a vital source of funding for the Red Cross as they continue to respond to disasters both large and small. When you donate a car to the Red Cross you make it possible for them to meet the needs of people victim to fire, flood and storm. Through auto donation and the Red Cross’ life saving services, people struck by disaster slowly recover and rebuild their lives. To read this entire article visit: http://charitydispatch.com/redcross_donation/news/2009/12/15/red-cross-car-donations-help-people-recover-and-rebuild/
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