The Destruction Was Televised. Why Not The Construction?

I know many are giving money and supplies to the victims of #HurricaneSandy, but what are charities, Churches, Synagogues, ministries, other faiths and individuals doing to help with actual labor, construction and clean up, if anything? I ask because someone can have money or access to it, but can't or do not know how to build. I am hearing many stories of people on waiting lists and/or can't find good construction companies and workers.

As far as money is concerned, insurance must be exhausted first, and then savings and personal finances. In the case of natural disasters, I don't think everyone's balance has to drop to zero or go negative, before the next resource kicks in. But each must be personally responsible first,and then collectively we can get through this together.

The next resource should be family and friends, and then kind strangers and all Non Profits, for such is why they have the status of being tax exempt. But in addition to money, helping hands are needed as well.

What about Extreme Makeover and other such shows? All know I love partnership. While exploitation is wrong in itself, there's nothing wrong with the entertainment value in the enjoyment and rejoicing all or many get by seeing people get help. The destruction was televised, why not the construction. And in that we can add yet another partner; Corporate America. Can you say sponsorship? Let's see every angle.

Local government and federal government is already in a bind with the daily operations of communities and the nation. Fiscal Cliff. Remember? They should help in caring for the "General Welfare" of all, but they should not be a first resort, ever!

Let's go!

Yulanda K.

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