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Dear Federation Members:<br>
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During the past week, many members of the National Federation of the
Blind have reached out with offers of support for blind individuals
impacted by Hurricane Harvey. We have been asking that you hold those
offers of support until we could coordinate with our Texas affiliate,
determine what needs exist, and develop a plan that most effectively
marshals resources to meet the needs of blind people in impacted
communities. We are now prepared to mobilize the National Federation of
the Blind’s Hurricane Harvey Relief Project. Below are the things you
need to know and ways that you can best help.
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<li>The National Federation of the Blind Hurricane Harvey Relief Project
will be managed by Norma Crosby, president of the National Federation of
the Blind of Texas. Norma will be assisted by our national staff as
needed.
<li>How you can help:
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<li>Donate to our Harvey Relief Fund which we commit to only using for
Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. We will accept:
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<li>Gift cards to major retailers, because they are easier to share than
supplies. We encourage gift cards from Target, Walmart, Academy Sports
and Outdoors, Amazon, and Bed Bath and Beyond.
<li>Transportation credits/gift cards for Uber and Lyft to provide
transportation assistance.
<li>Financial contributions either
<a href="http://www.nfbtx.org/donate.php">online</a> (be sure to write
“Harvey Relief Fund” in the note field) or write a check to the National
Federation of the Blind of Texas with “Harvey Relief Fund” in the memo
line.
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<li>Adopt a family: If you would like us to match your affiliate/chapter
with a specific family that you can help, please reach out to Norma
Crosby.
<li>Help us find families that include blind individuals by sharing the
following information via email or on social media:
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</ul>§ The National Federation of the Blind wants to help! If you,
or a blind person you know, has been impacted by Hurricane Harvey, please
reach out to the National Federation of the Blind for support from our
Hurricane Harvey Relief Project. Call (281) 968-7733, email
<a href="mailto:ncrosby@nfbtx.org">ncrosby@nfbtx.org</a>, or send us a
message on our Facebook page.<br><br>
§ Here is a sample tweet you can cut and paste into Twitter: <br>
If a blind person you know has been impacted by Hurricane Harvey, email
the NFB Hurricane Harvey Relief Project
<a href="mailto:ncrosby@nfbtx.org">ncrosby@nfbtx.org</a> or DM
@NFB_Voice. <br><br>
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Send all donations to the NFB Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund to National
Federation of the Blind of Texas, 1600 E. Highway 6, Ste. 215, Alvin, TX
77511-2595.<br>
We appreciate the tremendous concern and offers of support being offered
by members and friends of the National Federation of the Blind. We thank
you for being patient as we determine where the needs exist and work to
match resources with the people that need help. Together with love, hope,
and determination, we will rebuild and transform our dreams into
reality.<br>
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Thank You,<br>
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Mark A. Riccobono, President<br>
National Federation of the Blind<br>
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Norma Crosby, President<br><br>
National Federation of the Blind of Texas <br>
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