SOUTH FLORIDA DOMINICAN COMMUNITY RALLY TO ORGANIZE EMERGENCY SUPPLIES!

Miami, Florida – August 31, 2015 — The South Florida Dominican community is rallying to organize and ship emergency supplies to the island.

Residents of the South Florida community who are willing to contribute to Tropical Storm Erika relief efforts can donate essential items at several drop-off locations. Items may include: dry, non-perishable goods including can goods, water, medical supplies, toiletries, sheets, towels, wash cloths, adult diapers, baby diapers and formula, flashlights, batteries, candles, and all other hurricane supplies can be dropped off at various South Florida locations.

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All supplies collected will be shipped to the Government of Dominica.
List of Priority supplies and equipment – Visit link: http://www.opm.gov.dm/?p=1091
List of Medical Supplies – Visit link: http://www.opm.gov.dm/?p=1088
Early donations/deliveries are encouraged on 8/30, 8/31, 9/1 for shipment on Thursday.
South Florida Drop-off locations include:
Broward County 
Mr. Charles Paul – Tel: 954 802 4472
MAIN DROP-OFF LOCATION
2449 Rodman Street
Hollywood Florida 33020
Ms. Elka Cools-Lartigue – Tel: 954 297 2416
RIVERLAND MAS CAMP
7421 NW 33rd Street
Lauderhill, FL 33319
Mr. Fitzroy Ettienne – Tel: 954 226 3212
6140 Plunkett Street
Hollywood FL, 33023
Miami/Miami Gardens
Mr. Leo Joseph – Tel: 305 491 2739
2020 NW 187 Terrace
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
South Miami-Dade County
BILMOR Advertising
16155 S.W. 117 Ave., B-19
Miami Fl 33177
9am-5pm M-F
305-232-3323
Contact: Irvine and Lillian Headley
The public is encouraged to continue support of The Caribbean Community Relief Fund held at the Miami Foundation. Donations can be made via checks payable to “The Miami Foundation” (Memo: “The Caribbean Community Relief Fund”, 40 Northwest 3rd Street, Suite 305, Miami, FL 33128;  Via Credit Card at Direct Link: Visit  https://goo.gl/TmvOkB  and submit payment through The Miami Foundation website; or Via Cash Wire or Stock transfer at request to Miami Foundation at 305-371-2711.
For more information, please contact:
Mr. Alex Bruno – Tel: 561 577 6742
Mr. Nigel Francis – Tel: 954 588 8095
Mr. Emile Serrant – Tel: 954 857 6966
Ms. Elka Cools-Lartigue – Tel: 954 297 2416
Mr. Fitzroy Ettienne – Tel: 954 226 3212
Mr. Carlton Francis – Tel: 954 232 0765
Ms. Natasha Charles – Tel: 786 383 6608
Mr. Ian Williams – Tel: 964 294 9961
Mr. Marlon Daway  – Tel: 786 487 9099
Mr. Miguel Murphy – Tel: 305-761-9799 or miguelmurphy@hotmail.com