Thursday, February 24, 2011

Cash donations best way to help Cantabrians

URL: Cash donations best way to help Cantabrians
John Carter | Civil Defence
Cash donations are the best way to support people affected by the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that hit Canterbury yesterday, Civil Defence Minister John Carter says. Mr Carter says offers of support from donations of money are the quickest and easiest way to help organisations on the ground get exactly what they need. "That way, affected people can make their own choices about putting their lives back together. What’s more, money spent locally helps the local economy at a crucial time," Mr Carter says...