Posted on 09/05/2005 8:01:17 PM PDT by tenn2005
Although probably only one of many stories, the small town (15,000) of Lebanon, Tn. is preparing to take in some 2,000 Hurricane victims. After already sending thousands of dollars and truckloads of relief goods to Mississippi, Alabama and Lousiana, Lebanon has been asked to house as many as 2,000 people. Lebanon has responded in heoric fashion.
A warehouse has been opened which local citizens are in the process of filling with food. A meeting will take place at 10:00 AM, Tuesday comprised of all city officials and representatives from every church in the county. Another large warehouse has been opened to receive the arrivals. A system has been put in place to then disperse them to the various church fellowship halls where the members of the congregation will all become unpaid volunteers.
As soon as possible, individual families will be moved into private homes, dosens of which have already have already been made avail by families willing to take in guest. More are being voluntared hourly as the citizens read the local paper and listen to the local news. The efforts of this small town are truly representaive of the best of America.
Although the town is almost entirely white they are preparing for the arrival of almost 2,000 people, most of which are black. The color of skin is not important in Lebanon, but the needs of the victims. This entire effort is being financed by the citizens of Lebenan with no outside assistance.
As a freeper who is very proud of my hometown I have taken it upon myself to post this article. If the are freepers out there that would like to help this small town with monitary contributions send checks to the Wilson Bank and Trust, P. O. Box 768, Lebanon, Tn. 37088-0768. Mark the check for the Lebanon Hurricane Relief Fund.
There is absolutly no administrative expense in this effort. To the man and woman, every worker is an unpaid volunteer. Every penny reseived will go directly to the victims.
If you are able to help Lebanon, Tennessee, this Freeper will be eternally greatful.
Thanks for the ping
bttt
Doesn't Charlie Daniels live in Lebanon?
Yes, he does.
Thanks for posting this :)
Good Works Bump! :-)
You seem to have a fascination for bttt.
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