Local 769 Taking Haitian Relief Effort Donations

On January 12, the island nation of Haiti was hit with a 7.0 earthquake that devastated the capital city, Port-au-Prince, left millions homeless and thousands dead.

Local 769, which has many members of Haitian decent, is helping charities collect items that will be shipped to Haiti in coming weeks. The local is also working with two faith-based charities to raise cash donations.

“As citizens of America and members of the Teamsters Union, we are all blessed,” said Teamsters Local 769 President Mike Scott. “It is time to help those who are not.”

 
Needed items include:
 
  • Sheets
  • Towels
  • Blankets
  • Lanterns
  • Lantern oil
  • Flashlights
  • Batteries
  • Aspirin
  • Soap
  • Disposable diapers
  • Canned food—preferably with easy-open lids
  • Bottled water
  • Tarps
  • Tents
  • Candles
  • Gauze
  • Bandages
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Hydrogen peroxide
  • Soup
  • Energy bars
  • Over-the-counter medication
  • First-aid kits
 
All donations can be sent to Local 769’s main office located at 12365 West Dixie Highway, North Miami, FL 33161
 
 
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