7/27/2010 12:49:00 PM Volunteers, residents help heal Timberline, Doney Park
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Residents of Timberline and Doney Park didn't receive any rain over the weekend. Instead, they received support and assistance from more than 350 community members from faith-based groups, businesses, assistance organizations and volunteers who gave time and manpower this weekend, to help those affected by recent flooding.
Volunteers performed a variety of functions in affected neighborhoods, including helping to fill and deliver sandbags, staffing the wattle distribution site, assisting in organizing and deploying volunteers at the reception center and in a number of other capacities.
Countless volunteers echoed the same thought; that people helping people who are in need especially during emergencies is paramount - they truly believe "volunteering is not a choice, it's a responsibility."
Northern Arizona businesses showed a great deal of community support and compassion by donating various items, and a business space to serve as the reception center.
The United Way of Northern Arizona also provided a great deal of assistance and guidance, including establishing the Schultz Flood Fund to provide assistance to victims. Interested community members may contribute by visiting www.nazunitedway.org or by calling (928) 773-9813. Online donors should designate their contribution is for the Schultz Flood Fund.
A multitude of organizations on the private, municipal, county, state, and federal levels have assisted with this effort.
The volunteer center is located at the Army-Navy Surplus Store on North Highway 89. Community members wishing to volunteer service or resources may visit the center during its hours of operation daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or they may call the center at (928) 607-2140.
Interested volunteers may also call the Flood Hotline at 1-877-679-8390.
