The people here are part of a local clean-up effort that has supplied everything from food and diapers, to tools and pet food to flood stricken Barre, Vermont.
I took all my donations -- lots of soap, toothpaste, fresh and canned vegies, pasta, KN95 masks, etc.. etc., -- to them in Barre. Such good people! Surprisingly, Barre's Main Street was already open and most of its stores open just a couple of days after the flood event. Not sure why it seemed less affected (not counting Nelson Hardware's 4 flooded basements).
While it's fortunate that the Rainbow Bridge crew is stepping up, where are all the folks from the relatively affluent Barre Town, which surrounds Barre City?
Givebutter was listed on the Rainbow Bridge site as a monetary donation route. I had never heard of it either but when I researched, I found that "Givebutter is a mission-driven company that believes giving should be a part of everyone’s lives. Eat. Sleep. Give." So, I did.
I am not close enough to physically help, but made a donation through Givebutter (caught off guard by the name). Thank you, Terry, for the information and photos.
Rainbow Bridge got busy right away, sending volunteers to muck out, walking through neighborhoods to find stranded people with NOTHING, posting a list of needs, and setting up tents on Main Street with food, water, and cleaning supplies. They are welcoming, efficient, and we are so thankful for their service to Barre.
Yes, a different path in Barre. The Rainbow crew has been amazing and I'm grateful you were there to record. A niece has been there every day helping and bringing back tails of inspiration. I'm not lifting and toting but did go into Nelson's Hardware, also flood damaged but working hard, and spend a wad of cash to help supply the Rainbow efforts. Lots, of course, still to be done in all the flooded areas and, as you so often share, in so many other places around the world.
Thanks for writing John. We have all lost so much, but up on a hill as I am, nothing physical for me. And all I have been toting is my camera, which seems to get heavier as I get older.
I love these and they are lightening my morning. I remember the rainbow photo from the calendar you made so long ago. It was on my kitchen wall for over a decade- I shoulda framed it
Thank you.
Wow, that's a beautiful analysis.
I took all my donations -- lots of soap, toothpaste, fresh and canned vegies, pasta, KN95 masks, etc.. etc., -- to them in Barre. Such good people! Surprisingly, Barre's Main Street was already open and most of its stores open just a couple of days after the flood event. Not sure why it seemed less affected (not counting Nelson Hardware's 4 flooded basements).
While it's fortunate that the Rainbow Bridge crew is stepping up, where are all the folks from the relatively affluent Barre Town, which surrounds Barre City?
very very good question.
Givebutter was listed on the Rainbow Bridge site as a monetary donation route. I had never heard of it either but when I researched, I found that "Givebutter is a mission-driven company that believes giving should be a part of everyone’s lives. Eat. Sleep. Give." So, I did.
I am not close enough to physically help, but made a donation through Givebutter (caught off guard by the name). Thank you, Terry, for the information and photos.
The only thing I'm lifting is a camera. We help how we can. Givebutter? Havent heard of it.
Exactly, to our unending sorrow.
Rainbow Bridge got busy right away, sending volunteers to muck out, walking through neighborhoods to find stranded people with NOTHING, posting a list of needs, and setting up tents on Main Street with food, water, and cleaning supplies. They are welcoming, efficient, and we are so thankful for their service to Barre.
YES!
Yes, a different path in Barre. The Rainbow crew has been amazing and I'm grateful you were there to record. A niece has been there every day helping and bringing back tails of inspiration. I'm not lifting and toting but did go into Nelson's Hardware, also flood damaged but working hard, and spend a wad of cash to help supply the Rainbow efforts. Lots, of course, still to be done in all the flooded areas and, as you so often share, in so many other places around the world.
Thanks for writing John. We have all lost so much, but up on a hill as I am, nothing physical for me. And all I have been toting is my camera, which seems to get heavier as I get older.
I love these and they are lightening my morning. I remember the rainbow photo from the calendar you made so long ago. It was on my kitchen wall for over a decade- I shoulda framed it
Thanks. I can never resist photographing a rainbow.
Nice, Terry. Sweet picture, good observation!
Thanks
Sometimes it’s hard to love thy neighbor. Rainbow Bridge is showing how it’s done. Thanks for these images and your comments, Terry.
Like the Chinese curse, we live in interesting times. Thanks, Nancy.