Annie Hartweg asking for help

[Chevy454]

Atta boy Earl...

[SS427]

Annie again called and asked me to express her sincere appreciation for all that several people and organizations have done. She is still unable to get on-line (and stay there without getting dropped) and personally thank everyone now due to a Norton security issue that is effecting many people, me included.

She is still working the kitchen and canteen every day. Unfortunately, yesterday she drove approximately 20 miles in a blizzard only to get there and find a note that the SA was closed due to inclement weather conditions. How ironic since that is why the SA is needed in the first place and the people still needed hot food. She was NOT happy.

She has received many offers of money and needed items from several people and just wanted everyone to know that she and the people of Springfield appreciate what you and the sYc have done for them. One of those offers completely overwhelmed her as it went way beyond any hopes the people may have had. Just goes to show where people are in a time of need.

From Annie Hartweg, THANK YOU!!!

[AnnieHartweg]

Many, many thanks to all of you for the donations and assistance. According to the SA Director, it will be months before they recover as the pantry and Thrift Store have been entirely depleted of food and goods. However, thanks to you guys, they are well on their way back to capacity!

If anyone asks, we still need personal care products and any kind of non-perishables. Even if you are spring cleaning a closet and can toss the items in a box and send them, they will be put to good use as many families have lost everything. Again, THANK YOU one and all for your wonderful generosity!

Be Safe,
Ann

[AnnieHartweg]

Just wanted to take a moment (before my phone line goes down AGAIN) to thank all of those who so kindly helped out with the Springfield, IL disaster recovery. Although cleanup and rebuilding will continue for months to come, your contributions of items and funds were greatly appreciated and helped to make a huge difference in the recovery efforts!!

Please let us not forget our neighbors in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Indiana,Kentucky, Tennessee and those still fighting the losses of hurricane Katrina ...even small gestures make large contributions and can change a persons day and life for the better.

Most importantly, we can not forget our men and women in the armed forces, they make the biggest sacrifices and give more of themselves than all of the rest of us put together. Anything we can do to help make their tour(s) of duty better, and anyway we can say thank you, we should be sure to do.

Once again, my heartfelt thanks to the SYC and all of those who helped. You guys are the best!