Posted on 09/02/2005 3:42:48 PM PDT by SandRat
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) -- In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the Air Force Aid Society has established a nationwide relief fund to help Air Force families affected by the hurricane.
Donations to the AFAS Hurricane Relief Fund will be accepted directly from individuals, corporations and organizations, both military and civilian.
Monetary contributions may be made by check or credit card. Credit card donations may be made by calling (703) 607-3073 or (800) 769-8951 or by a secure online credit card form located on the Air Force Aid Society Web site at www.afas.org. Checks should be made out to the Air Force Aid Society and reference the hurricane relief fund.
"The Air Force Aid Society's goal is to be there when you need us," said retired Lt. Gen. John D. Hopper Jr., Air Force Aid Society chief executive officer. "Due to the overwhelming number of requests from individuals who want to help, establishing the relief fund will allow us to track contributions and disbursements donated for this purpose. At all times it is important to look out for our fellow Airmen, and at times like this it is even more crucial."
Besides receiving donations, the AFAS is also ready to help individuals who have been affected by the hurricane. If you need assistance, please visit any Air Force Aid Society office or visit the Web site or call the phone numbers above.
Care to help out Air Force Relief?
Already contributed to my company's relief fund for our employees. Donated all my remaining leave time to the effort for folks (from my company) put out of work by the disaster. Works out to about $2,300 bucks.
Many of us current and former AF types were awaiting the establishment of this fund - thanks for the post. I know that all the people at Keesler AFB in Biloxi were affected. But despite their losses, the recovery and reconstitution teams cleared the base's runways and opened the airfield so relief flights could operate. Kudos to all!
BTTT!!!!!!!
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