Amma's Katrina relief effort CENTRAL organizers in Hot Springs

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Brothers & Sisters of Ammanetters ,

 

Our incredible brother, Arun Raj, is gathering data of names of

survivors and there whereabouts, contact info, etc. If you see a media

report with a victims name and pleas to reconnect with others....send

it to Arun, who will access his massive data.

 

Below you will find a request from a primary coordinator working with

Dayamrita Swami and Uma (owner of Yoga Center) in Hot Springs Arkansas.

 

Please offer your assistance by filling out the following questions

that Sanatani is requesting as he sets up a central database of

volunteers, where coming to Arkansas or working remotely. The more

devotees and friends of Amma who respond to Sanatani, the greater the

communications, the broader the relief.

 

Om Namah Shivaya,

amritavarshini

 

 

 

> "Charles Urban" <urbansaints

> Sat Sep 3, 2005 11:03:21 PM America/Indianapolis

> edmondsb

> Amma's Katrina relief effort

> urbansaints

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> Aum Amriteswaryai Namah

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> Dear Amritavarshini,

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> Thank You so much for offering to assist with the Katrina relief.  My

> name is Sanatani, and I am helping Uma coordinate the relief effort. 

> At this point, we are waiting to see how many people will be moved to

> Arkansas.  Most of the people are still in Texas, but we anticipate

> that this will be changing shortly, and we are working towards getting

> a possible United Nations status through Amma, so that it will be

> easier to assist people, without so much red tape.  We will keep you

> informed of  the progress.

>  

> If you don't mind, I would like to get your contact information,

> including the following:

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> Name and Address

> Phone Contact info.

> Dates/Times/ Length of time you might be able to stay

> Skills/Gifts/Talents you have to offer

> Special needs or concerns you might have

> Any other important information you can think of....

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> I am currently generating a data base for all volunteers, so that we

> can most effectively utilize everyone's skills and time.  We would

> like to be able to get going as quickly as possible once we have

> everything in place, remembering that this will indeed be a long term

> endeavor.  The needs are great and there are many layers. This will

> include provision of basic medical needs, housing, jobs and job

> training, social service resources, counseling (grief work, PTSD,

> supportive therapies) body work (massage would be wonderful)

> alternative therapies, spiritual support, clothing,

> shoes,transportation, hygiene supplies, books, phones and

> communication, education, and helping families to re-establish a basic

> routine, and to help people feel that they have

> choices...empowerment.  They also simply need to know they are safe,

> to know that they are supported, and to know they are loved.  This

> will give them the resources, the courage and the strength&! nbsp;to

> begin again. 

>  

> Children will have their own set of needs; they have been through

> terrible trauma, and now they are being further traumatized by being

> sent from one huge shelter to another, surrounded by strangers.  Many

> of the children have stopped eating and drinking due to the stress. 

> They need so much help...lots of TLC, play therapy, art therapy,

> supportive counseling, a calm, peaceful safe environment, toys of

> their own again, clothes, shoes, books, music, yoga for kids, pillows,

> blankets, art and school supplies, warmer clothes for the upcoming

> cooler months, hands to hold, and hearts overflowing....

>  

> It's a tall order indeed.  However, Our Beloved Mother has illuminated

> the path before us, showing us precisely how to do what needs to be

> done, and to do it all within  the unceasing flow of divine love that

> springs from Her Sacred Heart.  We are Her multitude of Sacred > Hearts. 

>  

> Please feel free to contact me, and I'll do my best to get you the

> information you need.  We should have some concrete information for

> you by the end of the week.  In the meantime, please get back with me

> as soon as possible with the information I have requested, as it will

> make scheduling mush easier.  There are so many ways to help, even

> remotely.  Please send me your ideas as well.  Brainstorming is the

> best way to create the bridge to action!  I look forward to hearing

> from you.

>  

> In Her Love and Service,

> Sanatani Urban

> (717) 380-7037 (cell)

> (717) 560-0466 (land line)

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