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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JANUARY 13, 2010
CONTACT: GOVERNOR'S PRESS OFFICE
(850) 488-5394
Governor Crist Calls on Floridians to Contribute to Help Survivors of Disasters
~ Donations improve capability of disaster relief efforts ~
TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist today announced he was activating "Neighbors to the Rescue" through the Florida Disaster Recovery Fund and asked Floridians to donate responsibly to survivors of disasters, including those in Haiti.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Florida families impacted by the destructive Haiti earthquake," said Governor Crist. "I urge Floridians and neighbors across the country capable of contributing to contact a relief organization they trust. The people of Haiti desperately need our assistance during their dark hour."
The "Neighbors to the Rescue" through the Florida Disaster Recovery Fund is a Florida based fund that works with non-profit organizations to assist with long term recovery and unmet needs for Florida's regional neighbors victimized by disaster. "Neighbors to the Rescue" was created in 2005 following Hurricane Wilma.
"Floridians have time and again shown that they are good neighbors to those in need. Through the Florida Disaster Recovery Fund’s ‘Neighbors to the Rescue’ Program, Floridians can make monetary donations and demonstrate their solidarity with the people of Haiti," said Marshall Criser III, president of AT&T Florida and chair of the Florida Disaster Recovery Fund's Advisory Council.
Floridians and neighbors across the country can contribute to "Neighbors to the Rescue" by going to www.FLADisasterRecoveryFund.org – or by calling 1-800-825-3786.
About the Florida Disaster Recovery Fund
The Florida Disaster Recovery Fund, formerly the Florida Hurricane Relief Fund, was initiated during the 2004 hurricane season to assist with the unmet and long-term recovery needs of survivors. The fund is managed by the nonprofit Volunteer Florida Foundation and fueled entirely by private sector donations, with grants made to long-term recovery organizations. For more information about the Volunteer Florida Foundation please visit www.volunteerfloridafoundation.org.
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