Real People, Real Needs..Police (911) Dispatchers
I am not one to beg or borrow money, but I am putting out this appeal to any of you reading this. There is a real need to help police dispatchers in times of trouble and I am one of those reaching out. I have made 14 quilts so far for dispatchers who lost everything to the Hurricanes last year. I still have 6 to go for one department.
However, the flooding on the east coast took its toll this year and while it may not be as catastrophic as Katrina/Rita was, many people lost their homes. Several of those are police dispatchers in New York state. Recently I was contacted to make 5 quilts for the children of these dispatchers.
HELP ME TO HELP THEM!! Right now, I am in desperate need of cash to mail these quilts off. Even $5 or $10 helps. I could really use some more batting (crib-king) if you don't want to send cash. For the cost of a couple of Starbucks you can help to help those that help you.
Police dispatchers are a wonderful group of people that work hard, long hours, give up so much to their community and yet rarely does anyone say 'thanks.' All the thanks go out to police officers and fire fighters, not the people that took the call to get the proper personnel on scene.
There are fire fighters associations and police groups that take in donations to support those in need when they fall and yet, there is nothing in place for dispatchers. Does this mean their jobs are less important? I don't believe that, I believe dispatchers do a very important job and it is their ears and ears alone that alert officers to call dangers.
Won't you reach into your pocket, count your change and send it to me so I can continue to help those in need? Quilts cost aprx $15 and up to send depending on the size of the box and number of quilts sent out.
Come on America! Help support 911 Dispatchers!!
Send donations to:
Jean Kester
P.O. Box 1652
Avondale, AZ 85323
However, the flooding on the east coast took its toll this year and while it may not be as catastrophic as Katrina/Rita was, many people lost their homes. Several of those are police dispatchers in New York state. Recently I was contacted to make 5 quilts for the children of these dispatchers.
HELP ME TO HELP THEM!! Right now, I am in desperate need of cash to mail these quilts off. Even $5 or $10 helps. I could really use some more batting (crib-king) if you don't want to send cash. For the cost of a couple of Starbucks you can help to help those that help you.
Police dispatchers are a wonderful group of people that work hard, long hours, give up so much to their community and yet rarely does anyone say 'thanks.' All the thanks go out to police officers and fire fighters, not the people that took the call to get the proper personnel on scene.
There are fire fighters associations and police groups that take in donations to support those in need when they fall and yet, there is nothing in place for dispatchers. Does this mean their jobs are less important? I don't believe that, I believe dispatchers do a very important job and it is their ears and ears alone that alert officers to call dangers.
Won't you reach into your pocket, count your change and send it to me so I can continue to help those in need? Quilts cost aprx $15 and up to send depending on the size of the box and number of quilts sent out.
Come on America! Help support 911 Dispatchers!!
Send donations to:
Jean Kester
P.O. Box 1652
Avondale, AZ 85323
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