[nFBMI-Talk] Important alert from National office

[Taylor Arndt]

Ruston Recovery for Blind Residents 
 
On Thursday, April 25, 2019, a tornado  touched  down in Ruston, Louisiana,  doing significant damage to the homes of many members of  the National Federation of the Blind of Louisiana. Ruston is home to the Louisiana Center for the Blind, one of the world's strongest programs for instilling confidence and cultivating independence in blind people. Fortunately the training facilities of the Louisiana Center for the Blind were not directly impacted although the homes of many staff and volunteers sustained unbelievable damage. While no one was physically hurt, considerable work and expense faces these families as they secure temporary housing and begin the long process of repairing and rebuilding their homes. The National Federation of the Blind is coordinating donations to assist impacted families who are part of  Ruston's exceptional training programs for the blind. Working with blind leaders in Ruston we will be identifying needs for assistance and directing funds to where they are most needed.
 
Donations can be made to the National Federation of the Blind with a note that they are for Ruston Recovery for Blind Residents. Please send your donations to National Federation of the Blind, 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, Maryland, 21230, or visit https://www.nfb.org/donate  
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