Darrow's Baton Rouge Flood Relief
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To all of our beloved friends and neighbors, we are once again reminded of how fragile all our lives are. Natural events that seemingly happen overnight have life changing impacts. Like the massive category five hurricane that rocked New Orleans and the Gulf Coast region 11 years ago, the non-hurricane related floods of 2016 have left trauma and devastation in its wake in Southern Louisiana (principally to five parishes in the region).
Moved, hurt and tormented by the images of great human loss and suffering, my perspective and psyche was shaken to the core. "What can I do to help?" was the question that kept ringing within me.
For those of you who do not know me, my name is Norwood J. Clark, Jr. Presently I am CEO/President of Uncle Darrow's Inc., a first generation family business, based in Los Angeles but drawing heavily on our southern heritage. I was born in Charity Hospital in New Orleans, (which was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina) and reared in its suburbs. As it was during Katrina, I have relatives and friends who accounted for some of the casualties. And while the full extent of the damages are still being assessed, once again temporary and permanent displacement along with tragic loss is part of the dialogue.
Based on our clarion call to be responsible humanitarians and citizens who care for all humanity, we founded "ReUnite America" in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. As our grass roots mission, "ReUnite America was established to marshal resources needed to bring hope, comfort and stability to those who are adversely impacted by natural disasters."
Embodying the heart and soul of everyone embracing the mission, we are once again being called upon to wear our unselfish humanitarian hats to bring comfort to those in need.
Called the worst natural disaster to strike the United States since Hurricane Sandy by relief agencies, the current statistics say that a staggering 6,900,000,000,000 gallons of rainwater poured onto the earth over a five parish area in Baton Rouge in only one week causing some $30 million dollars in property damage and to date, the loss of 13 lives.
Striking quickly, ferociously and somewhat unexpectedly, one part of Livingston Parish took on more than 31 inches of rainwater in 15 hours.
As we did after Hurricane Katrina, we are mobilizing and galvanizing the abilities of those who can make a heart-felt donation to help and assist our neighbors, friends and relatives in Louisiana during their time of tremendous need. Currently, it is estimated that some 40,000 people have been temporally or permanently displaced. At least 7,000 are still living in temporary shelters provided by the Salvation Army. Family, regardless of the numbers, many of the survivors have lost everything they had!
The plan is pretty simple and doable. We are currently organizing the following activities.
We've partnered with The Salvation Army and Grammy Award Winner, singer/songwriter and producer Kashif's Team I Care Foundation to spearhead this Herculean effort. We are planning a Bayou Aid Concert as one of the fundraisers. Currently Kashif and friends have committed to the concert.
As we coordinate the concert event, the need is immediate to get funds to the Salvation Army so they can provide assistance to the area. We're not asking you to give until it hurts... just until it feels good!
From a grateful American,
Norwood J. Clark Jr.
Moved, hurt and tormented by the images of great human loss and suffering, my perspective and psyche was shaken to the core. "What can I do to help?" was the question that kept ringing within me.
For those of you who do not know me, my name is Norwood J. Clark, Jr. Presently I am CEO/President of Uncle Darrow's Inc., a first generation family business, based in Los Angeles but drawing heavily on our southern heritage. I was born in Charity Hospital in New Orleans, (which was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina) and reared in its suburbs. As it was during Katrina, I have relatives and friends who accounted for some of the casualties. And while the full extent of the damages are still being assessed, once again temporary and permanent displacement along with tragic loss is part of the dialogue.
Based on our clarion call to be responsible humanitarians and citizens who care for all humanity, we founded "ReUnite America" in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. As our grass roots mission, "ReUnite America was established to marshal resources needed to bring hope, comfort and stability to those who are adversely impacted by natural disasters."
Embodying the heart and soul of everyone embracing the mission, we are once again being called upon to wear our unselfish humanitarian hats to bring comfort to those in need.
Called the worst natural disaster to strike the United States since Hurricane Sandy by relief agencies, the current statistics say that a staggering 6,900,000,000,000 gallons of rainwater poured onto the earth over a five parish area in Baton Rouge in only one week causing some $30 million dollars in property damage and to date, the loss of 13 lives.
Striking quickly, ferociously and somewhat unexpectedly, one part of Livingston Parish took on more than 31 inches of rainwater in 15 hours.
As we did after Hurricane Katrina, we are mobilizing and galvanizing the abilities of those who can make a heart-felt donation to help and assist our neighbors, friends and relatives in Louisiana during their time of tremendous need. Currently, it is estimated that some 40,000 people have been temporally or permanently displaced. At least 7,000 are still living in temporary shelters provided by the Salvation Army. Family, regardless of the numbers, many of the survivors have lost everything they had!
The plan is pretty simple and doable. We are currently organizing the following activities.
We've partnered with The Salvation Army and Grammy Award Winner, singer/songwriter and producer Kashif's Team I Care Foundation to spearhead this Herculean effort. We are planning a Bayou Aid Concert as one of the fundraisers. Currently Kashif and friends have committed to the concert.
As we coordinate the concert event, the need is immediate to get funds to the Salvation Army so they can provide assistance to the area. We're not asking you to give until it hurts... just until it feels good!
From a grateful American,
Norwood J. Clark Jr.
Organizer
Norwood Clark
Organizer
Carson, CA
