The Venetian Hurricane Response Team (HRT), a key part of our Venetian Community Association, has been overwhelmed by the generosity of so many residents. After announcing this fundraiser early on Monday, March 24, we reached our goal of funding a dozen walkie-talkie radios within the first 2 hours!
The campaign is now ended.
By the end of the week, we had received pledges totaling over 4 times our modest goal of $420. The additional funds will further strengthen the HRT by funding the purchase of other needed supplies, such as: brightly colored shirts to safely identify volunteers, carrying bags for radios, emergency signage, flashlights, chargers, traffic cones and more
Funds will surely remain even after these essential purchases, and will be maintained in an appropriately named “rainy day fund” designated for HRT use only.
To recognize our supporters, we will publish an acknowledgment in our monthly newsletter, Parcels from Paradise, and on this website. No contact details will be shared, but if any donors wish to remain anonymous, please notify us by April 4.
Your friends and neighbors who volunteer to protect us all during storm emergencies are gratified to know the community so clearly appreciates their efforts. On behalf of all HRT volunteers and the Venetian Community Association, our heartfelt thanks!