Hurricane Assistance10-18-2024Fellow Local 1224 Crewmembers, Yesterday afternoon we received notice from the Teamsters Human Rights and Diversity Commission and the Teamsters Disaster Relief Fund of an effort to assist Teamster members and families who are enduring flooding and damage to their homes from Hurricane Helene and Milton. If you are able to assist in this effort, you can make monetary or tangible donations directly to Teamster Locals located in or near disaster areas as follows. MONETARY DONATIONS:Airline Professionals Charitable Foundation Conveniently donate online through our Local 1224 Charitable Foundation. Any donations made during the month of October 2024 will be earmarked for hurricane assistance to organizations or Teamster Local’s designated by the Charity Committee or Executive Councils. Joint Council 75 Attn: Josh Zivalich, President 12365 West Dixie Highway North, Miami, FL 305-642-6255 Joint Council 87 Attn: Lendon Grisham, Secretary-Treasurer 1050 Cornelia Street, Nashville, TN 37217 615-361-4900 Joint Council 9 Attn: Michael McGaha, President 45 Sardis Road, Ashville, NC 28806 828-338-8070TANGIBLE DONATIONS:T-Force Freight 150 Lap Rd., NE, Conover, NC 28613 828-464-5490 Local Union 61 Attn: Secretary-Treasurer Brian Ball 45 Sardis Road, Ashville, NC 28806 828-655-2834 Local Union 519 2306 Montclair Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917 865-546-8373IDEAS FOR TANGIBLE DONATIONS:• Water • Campfire heaters (if electric, please include outdoor extension cords) • Little propane cylinders • Butane cylinders • Firestarters • Propane heaters • Colman stoves • Air mattresses with pumps • Sleeping bags • Camping comforters • Tents • Foldable cots • Sweatshirts/Hoodies • Bernie’s/skull caps • Stainless steel big wash bowls • Assortment of batteries (rechargeable) • Headlamps (rechargeable) • Thermal underwear and socks (both genders and child/teen/adult sizes) • Toiletries: razors, deodorant, bar soap, shampoo • Hygiene products: toothbrushes, toothpaste, tampons, pads • Other personal items: nail clippers, sleeping bags, blankets, shower towels • Hand Sanitizer • Baby products: diapers, wipes, pullups, powder formula, baby food • Adult diapers • Pedialyte or Ensure drinks • Dry, canned or nonperishable food items: chicken, tuna, fruit cups, granola bars, peanut butter crackers • Ground coffee • Cleaning supplies: bleach, contractor trash bags, thick rubber gloves, disinfectant wipes • First Aid supplies: bandages, rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide • Pet supplies: dog or cat food, pet crates, kitty litter • Power supplies: solar panels for charging, solar lanterns • Rubber boots • Gas containers: Red, regular gas; Yellow, diesel • Tools for clean up: Shovels, rakes • Storage: Tough storage tote containers with lid, large gallon size zip lock bags, water containers • Clothing and shoes are also being accepted We will update on any additional information we receive. Fraternally, Mark Mullis Charity Committee Airline Professionals Association, Teamsters Local 1224 |
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