S.O.S. GREECE! (Red Cross, Anima & Dog's Voice)

Dear friend,

*PLEASE NOTE THIS CAMPAIGN HAS NOW ENDED AND ALL FUNDS ARE BEING TRANSFERRED TO THE CHARITIES MENTIONED BELOW.  SCROLL DOWN FOR ALL UPDATES*

Thank you for choosing to read this. My name is Melia Kreiling, and I am half American - half Greek. You may be reading this because we are friends, or because you follow my acting work, and for both those reasons I am so truly grateful to you. I want to start by acknowledging how incredibly difficult it is for anyone to part with their savings after such a difficult pandemic.Reading below, and the updates that follow, Iinform you that this relief effort is for the NGOs Hellenic Red Cross, Anima, and Dog's Voice.

Some Background Info: I grew up in Greece with my mom, and it is where I, alongside so many millions of visitors each year, feel the most connected to nature, culture and community. The people of Greece, with all their vibrant personalities, never fail to amaze me when it comes to their selfless acts of loving aid to their neighbor and to those desperately seeking help or refuge, even when they have close to nothing for themselves. 

Right Now: Greece is plagued with fires each year, but THIS week is proving to be historically tragic, with more than 15 simultaneous and enormous fire fronts. If you are connected to Greece in ANY way, but are unable to be there in person to offer aid, this fundraiser is for you.

I know from experience that the BEST thing I can do to help from afar, is to contribute with a link where you and I can safely donate from afar, with just one person incurring the significant international wire transfer fees: myself.

If you feel inclined to help the hundreds of private citizens and countless organizations that are reaching deep into their hearts and pockets right now to help...please consider any small, medium or large gift, in the form of a monetary donation. $1 will be as appreciated as $10 or $100.

In the coming days I will be carefully determining 2 or 3 organizations (for both human and wildlife support) to send whatever we manage to raise, and you have my word that they will be checked for their trustworthiness and legitimacy. I will OF COURSE receive confirmation of receipt from them, which I will make public once the money has been transferred. (Check my record with previous fundraiser)

I THANK YOU, and sincerely appreciate your time reading this, more than I can say. If you are unable to donate, I will truly appreciate your help by sharing this fundraiser instead.

Stay safe, and with love,

Melia