As my niece napped, I read the newspaper. One story was about donor fatique. I never of that before. Apparently local charities are familiar with it. When a big disaster occurs requiring everyone in the world to donate to the cause of cleaning up the mess left behind causes other charities helping the local poor feel less given to them. Raises in gas prices don't help either.
The paper said there are 1200 Hurricane Katrina evacuees in Iowa, living in hotels with food supplies, clothes, medical care, education for their children, and job search services. One engaged couple got married from area businesses pitching in donated supplies. They plan to stay here instead of moving back to the coast.
I believe there is donor fatique, my purse is virtually empty. I did notice after September 11 that when the donation can was empty, it stayed empty most of the day. But when I opened the store and placed the few coins in my purse in the can, people tossed their coins and a few bills in too. I heard of giving until it hurts. I guess donors are saying it hurts. Post later. Bye!
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