To:
Members of the University Community
The Penn community--along
with the rest of the nation -- is reeling in the aftermath of one of
the most horrific attacks ever against the United States. Many of us
want to do something to help, but aren't sure what to do. Here are some
options:
A special table
will be set up from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting Friday morning (9/14)
in Houston Hall to collect donations for the American Red Cross. Checks
should be made out to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.
You can also
make a financial donation at www.redcross-philly.org
OR by calling 1-866-272-7372. Contributions can also be sent to the
American Red Cross, 23rd and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
Blood donations
are also needed and can be arranged by contacting: www.pleasegiveblood.org
OR by calling 1-800-448-3543.
Student and faculty
and staff volunteer efforts are being coordinated through Civic House,
the Undergraduate Assembly and Greek organizations, among others. Representatives
from these organizations will be staffing a table in Houston Hall.
--John
Fry,
Executive Vice President