Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2005 16:45:57 -0400 To: puptcrit-driftline.org-AT-lists.driftline.org From: Diane Kordas <diane-AT-romperrhythm.com> Subject: [Puptcrit] Re: Help for Katrina - the Arts I received this message from an acquaintance working in the shelters in LA - needing supplies for arts, etc. For those who don't know anyone in LA helping in the shelters or those who are victims, I decided to send the letter to the list. It gives a picture of what people are dealing with there, and a way we can help. I think accountability at all levels, rather than blame, is what is needed. But in the mean time, here's maybe a way to help. Puppets, art supplies needed. I also have info/organizations websites for those who want to donate to musicians/artists specifically, if so, let me know. Please- Forgive the long post. Diane Kordas www.romperrhythm.com From LA: The Hurricane saga continues. Last night our shelters got over 1000 more evacuees from Houston and Lake Charles, LA. We were in the shelter again today doing art with many children ages 3-18 who had come with this 2nd "diaspora" and were not yet enrolled in schools. We did art, we did music and we learned how to share and take turns and be nice to one another. These children crave love. It is heartbreaking. We went to our evening shelter location and we left because there is so much turmoil there now. Two weeks ago everyone had just settled in and all were getting along. People had their space and their neighbors. Now they are crowding hundreds of new evacuees in and there are literally turf wars going on. People are afraid to leave for fear their few belongings will be stolen. Security is more present. There are even metal detectors in one of the shelters. Now we are fearing Rita is headed straight for us. All schools have been cancelled tomorrow and all activities here this weekend have been cancelled. My assistant and I just broke down today. We are doing so much, but there is so much to do. Our hearts are so full. We are taking the weekend off to refuel. Judy Caplan Ginsburgh, Professional Singer <http://www.judymusic.com>www.judymusic.com Arts & Healthcare and Arts Education Coordinator Arts Council of Central Louisiana To send donations to help victims of Hurricane Katrina heal through the arts: We need art supplies, journals, pens, notebooks, Michaels gift certificates, CDs/tapes, portable players and headphones, monetary donations, etc. Send to: Arts Council Arts & Healthcare Initiaitive 1101 4th St., Suite 201 Alexandria, LA 71301 "I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back." _______________________________________________ List address: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org Admin interface: http://lists.driftline.org/listinfo.cgi/puptcrit-driftline.org Archives: http://www.driftline.org
Display software: ArchTracker © Malgosia Askanas, 2000-2005