Coins for Caring: French Communication Institute's Aids Hurricane Katrina Victims

On my way to work today I walked past a group of young people who were collecting money for Hurricane Katrina victims. I gave them some money, went and grabbed my camera at the office, and returned to take some pictures of what real action means for Hurricane Katrina victims.


This group of students is from the French Communication Institute, Camp Voyages 2005. Their pamphlet reads: "On Friday, September 2, campers from the French Communications Institute's Camp Voyages will be spending their last day at camp collecting money to help the people devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Their campaign is called 'Coins for Caring.' All funds will be given to The American Red Cross for Hurricane Katrina Relief."


Jasmine and Rashiid are going to be on the corner of 19th and Chestnut Streets today from 10:30 - 3:30 along with their group from the institute. Stop by and donate if you can.


People are donating to Coins for Caring. Campers will be at 1906 Rittenhouse Square, CVS at 19th and Chestnut, and the S.E. corner of 19th and Market from 10:30 - 3:30 today.


Adam U Ali, an artist in Philadelphia, stopped to donate to Coins for Caring. He says he's seen the New Orleans-style of devastation first-hand at refugee camps in Liberia, Chad, and Sudan. Mr. Ali says, "It's time to stop talking and take action." He says the lessons from Sudan are key - get people in groups so they can get aid. "If water can't reach them, it's disease and death."


Who could say no to this little one, who's spending her last day of camp out collecting Coins for Caring? Mr. Lee Corley organized the event for the French Communication Institute. Vive la fraternite, Mr. Corley and campers.