little heads up in my life.

Well i don't know if you know but i'm a Junior at North High in Torrance, CA.
& i'm also Samoan.
I also don't know if you've heard about the tsunami that happened last week, but i have family in samoa so this hits me close to home.

Our Poly club here at North is helping those in Samoa.

FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: www.helpsamoa.com fafetai.

PURPOSE: to bring food, water, & supplies for those affected by the recent tsunami in Samoa. Please bring items that are either new or in good condition.

WHERE: Office of Samoan Affairs
20715 S. Avalon Blvd. Suite 200
CARSON, CA 90746
(310) 538 0555 ex 507 & (310) 538 8099 ex 508
*three story building across the street from Tony Roma's at the Carson Mall.

WHEN: Saturday, October 10, 2009
from 9am to 9pm

Please make checks payable to:
"Office of Samoan Affairs/H.U.Y.F"
(tax deductible gift)

WHAT EVER YOU CAN SEND IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED

IMMEDIATE NEEDS LIST FOR AMERICAN SAMOA & SAMOA (*= most needed at this time)

Home Supplies:
Hammers, Screw Drivers, Nails, Screws, Masking Tape, Trash Bags, Chainsaws, Levels, Measuring Tape, Brooms & Shovels

Food:
Water, Rice, Flour, Shortening/Cooking Oil, Canned Goods (with can openers), Non Perishable items, Baby Formula

Food Supplies:
Paper Plates, Cups, & Utensils, Pots, Pans, & Bowls, Cooking Utensils/Knives, Tupperware, Water Coolers/Ice Chests/ Food Coolers, Matches/Lighters

Clothing:
Shirts, shorts, pants (new or in good condition), undergarments for women, men & children, shoes & socks (all sizes/sexes) Baby Diapers & wipes.

Medical:
Hand Sanitizer, First Aid Kits, Gauze & Band Aids, Mosquito Nets, repellant, Neosporin/Rubbing Alcohol, Cotton Swabs/pads

Sleep:
*Cots, *Linens: sheets, pillowcases etc, *Airbeds or mattresses w/ battery operated pumps

Toiletries:
Toothbrushes/Toothpaste, Soap(Anti-Bacterial), Shampoo & Conditioner, FEMININE PRODUCTS, Toilet Paper, Deodorant, Wash Clothes, Towels, Detergent

General Supplies:
*Tents/Canopies, *Sleeping Bags, Tarps, Bags/Backpacks, Flashlights, Kerosene or battery operated lights, Camping Stoves or portable BBQ's & propane, Basic School Supplies/School Bags, Toys, Puzzles & Games, Short Wave Radios/ Hand Crank Radios (Emergency Radios)