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7.4 Magnitude October 12, 2005 Tens of thousands dead, millions homeless after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake. I know this comes close on the heels of the hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico, that we're all stretched thin right now, and that it seems like it's a bit soon to have to hear the call to be generous again. This isn't competition for Katrina relief. This is a reason why we need to get into the habit of giving regularly even when--no, especially when--there's no immediate disaster to respond to. Feel like you've given too much in the last month to The Red Cross? Give some love to The World Food Program. by Alex Wilson. This is from an online journal/blog I kept from 1998-2009. Back to alexwilson.com. |