Friday, December 29, 2006

2006 was a great year!

In 2006 CREW had over 237 volunteers from 8 different states. The volunteers (counting only those who volunteered after May) put in 5480 volunteer hours at a in-kind donation total of $101,380. We also had numerous goods donated such as brand new tools, used furniture, a truck, building supplies, computers and related equipment and service, christmas gifts, air conditioners, office space, and more! CREW has been a testament of the generosity and good will of people who feel blessed and want to help those who have been sticken by disaster. We have helped over 300 victims of Hurricane Wilma in two counties. We are working on helping over another 300. We are also trying to help victims of Tropical Storm Ernesto and other local disasters.

But we need your help. Much of our donations are earmarked for very specific causes, which is greatly needed and welcomed. However, we have basic operating costs such as telephone bills, insurance, accounting fees, office suppplies, gas and truck maintenance, advertising, and fundraising activities. None of these costs are covered by any of our grants. We need your help!

Help us start the new year off right! We have 12 volunteer groups already lined up in the new year, we have many more people to help, and we need to find a new location! Call us to find out how you can help, or send your donation today!

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