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Post by compwalla on Jul 14, 2014 1:25:15 GMT
************************************************************** Update, 7/26 For those of you wondering what they are doing, there is an article in the Dallas Morning News about Operation Matthew 25. Dallas nurses drive to help border children....*************************************************************** Thanks to many generous people in Texas (and across the world!) Ft Worth's wish list has been filled. Working with Catholic Charities in other locations housing these children, Operation Matthew 25 has expanded their operation to three other locations in Texas. Because the shipping addresses are different, each location has its own list. From the lady running this: If you feel inclined to help these children feel safe and welcome until the outcome of their cases is decided, please take a look at the lists and donate what you can: San AntonioDallasLackland
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Post by compwalla on Jul 26, 2014 12:26:16 GMT
BTT for update 7/26
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Post by cropduster on Jul 26, 2014 12:37:18 GMT
This does my heart good. Frankly I was appalled at some of my Christian friends on FB who were vocal about sending the kids back and why should we help them, blah, blah, blah. It's so good to see Christians and many others reach out to these children and do the right thing in helping those less fortunate and vulnerable. ETA: it's great seeing you on this board Compwalla. I hadn't seen you before now and you were one of the Peas that I thought I would really miss their posts on this new board.
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Post by compwalla on Jul 26, 2014 12:43:19 GMT
The nurse who is running this is an atheist like me. She just thinks helping those kids while they are here is more important than anything else - religion, politics, whatever.
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Post by cropduster on Jul 26, 2014 14:20:27 GMT
The nurse who is running this is an atheist like me. She just thinks helping those kids while they are here is more important than anything else - religion, politics, whatever. As it should be.
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