[lavender] Fwd: [LavenderConvergence] Queer Humanitarianism: Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund

Fri Sep 2 17:17:14 EDT 2005

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From: lavenderblock <lavenderblock at yahoo.com>
Date: Sep 2, 2005 3:42 PM
Subject: [LavenderConvergence] Queer Humanitarianism: Hurricane Katrina 
Relief Fund
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Subject: LGBT Response to Hurricane Katrina
Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2005 16:17:14 -0400
Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2005 20:17:14 UT

August 31, 2005 Queer Humanitarianism in Action
Queer Humanitarianism: Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund

LGBT People Responding to World Need

www.rainbowfund.org <http://www.rainbowfund.org>

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Recent News:

HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF FUND

Please be part of the LGBT community's response to the loss and
devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina.
Hurricane Katrina has blazed a trail of destruction throughout
Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Thousands of homes have been
destoyed and several hundred lives have been lost. Many of the
survivors are homeless and in need of food, safe drinking water, and
medical care. It is estimated that tens of thousands will need
temorary housing for months to come. RWF has established a fund for
donations to help the survivors of Katrina. We are responding with
food aid -- donations through RWF will go to our partner America's
Second Harvest (ASH), the nation's food bank network. ASH is one of
the most effective charities in the world. ASH expects that at least
ten food banks and hundreds of related agencies were hit by
Hurricane Katrina. Your donations will be used to provide meals and
groceries, transport food to survivors, and secure additional
warehouse space to assist food banks in resuming and maintaining
operations. 100% of the funds you donate to the RWF Hurricane
Katrina Relief Fund will go toward helping the survivors recover.

Donate at: http://www.rainbowfund.org/donate specify "Katrina" or
send a check to "Rainbow World Fund", PO Box 14480, San Francisco,
CA 94114.

Please help spread the word and forward this email to your friends
and families.

Other RWF News:

JOIN RAINBOW WORLD FUND ON A HUMANITARIAN JOURNEY TO GUATEMALA
Saturday, October 1 to Sunday, October 9, 2005

Encounter new lands and peoples in a way that values them, deepens
your spirituality, broadens your world view and begins to heal the
world. Walk with a legendary people, learn about Mayan spirituality,
and explore human rights issues with a people whose traditions span
centuries of development. Experience ancient, colonial, and modern
influences that have molded a people of unique strength and deep
faith. Help deliver medical and educational supplies ... be forever
changed. Special guest presenter: Julia Esquivel--poet, theologian
and human rights advocate, engages participants in reflection
drawing on her spiritual wisdom.

This October 1-9, RWF is returning to Guatemala on a humanitarian
aid trip. Over the course of the trip RWF will be visiting
orphanages, day care centers, hospitals, and workers' collectives.
RWF will also be meeting with human rights advocates and the mothers
of children who disappeared during the civil war. Along with having
an opportunity to dialogue with the Mayan and Ladino people RWF is
delivering much-needed medical and school supplies. Our goal is to
deliver 1500 pounds of supplies along with 15-20 people from our
community. Go to our http://www.rainbowfund.org/journey to apply or
learn more.

Can't come but want to help?

We need your help. We are raising money to help hundreds of
Guatemala's poorest children. The funds will be used to help an
orphanage, a school, and a medical clinic. In addition RWF will be
gifting funds to a Guatemalan LGBT service project. 100% of your
donation will be gifted to programs that serve those most in need.

Please be part of the LGBT community's response -- by donating
through RWF 100% of you funds will go directly toward helping the
people in need around the world.

Help get the word out -- forward this email to your friends

www.rainbowfund.org <http://www.rainbowfund.org>

RWF is a LGBT and Supportive Heterosexual 501(c)(3) humanitarian
service agency
Rainbow World Fund, P.O. Box 14480, San Francisco, CA 94114 T(415)
431-1485 F(415) 431-1485

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