Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association relief news update from Georgia, USA.
On September 21, the southeastern US state was inundated by downpours, causing creeks and rivers to burst their banks. At least 10 people and four canine companions lost their lives as metro Atlanta and surrounding areas were flooded, forcing hundreds to evacuate their homes.
On September 22, Supreme Master Ching Hai asked that our Association members go and see if assistance was needed, saying that emergency funds would be available if necessary and conveying her condolences and prayers.
Per Supreme Master Ching Hai’s request for updates, the following is an excerpt of our Association’s relief team report.
September 30, 2009
Most beloved Master,
Re: Flood relief work in GA, USA
Torrential rains flooded Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas last week, with damages estimated at US$250 million.
Our relief team from Georgia immediately responded to the needs of the flood victims in the Austell and Six Flags areas, about 30 miles west of Atlanta.
We distributed 190 hot lunches, cleaning supplies, fresh drinking water, Master’s #1 international best-selling book “The Birds in My Life,” and a cash donations totaling US$1,440 to the flood victims over a three-day period.
Throughout the relief work, the victims responded us with their grateful hugs, handshakes and tears of joy along with thanks for Master’s beautiful gift.
A local resident was so moved by Master’s relief work that he gave US$300 to our team for helping the flood victims.
Thank you so much, Master,
for your abundant love.
Relief team from GA, USA
VOICE: Supreme Master Ching Hai responded with the following message:
Golden Samaritans,I’m proud of you and moved by your love in action.
Be blessed and be loved.
I send an extra US$5,000 for those who are desperate and have lost loved ones, especially poor orphans, elders or animals without care.
♥♥ CH
VOICE: Our appreciation to the local resident for his kind generosity.
We also thank Supreme Master Ching Hai for her attentive care to those in need, and our Association’s relief team for their sincere endeavors.
Wishing the storm-affected people of Georgia a swift restoration of the regularity of their daily lives and that such calamities subside with Heaven’s grace and humanity’s gentler ways.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/weather/09/23/southeast.flooding/