15 APRIL 2011
Morning team
Each day we are receiving warm wishes and thoughtful suggestions from our many friends in New Zealand and overseas – truly Building Communities and Bridging Continents. I know that DGE David and his team would also be saying that there is much evidence of Reaching Within to Embrace Humanity.
The Christchurch Rotary Earthquake Fund has now grown to $1million with the money identified for immediate distribution being allocated. There has been some concern expressed that the fund will not be allocated in a reasonable timeframe. Please be assured that the trustees will ensure that all monies received will be allocated for families and communities affected by the earthquake.
The information we now have about the distribution of larger funds for this purpose (Red Cross: emergency hardship grants;Christchurch Appeal: grants will focus on restoring community infrastructure not covered by the Government, including sports fields and places of worship; Salvation Army:Food packages, financial hardship grants) reassure us that the plans in District 9970 to provide longer term support for recovery activities in our communities is appropriate.
Kia kaha
Margaret
Please also read the next two posts as a part of this update