Released on = March 30, 2006, 6:38 pm

Press Release Author = Virtual Word Publishing

Industry = Environment

Press Release Summary = Many watching the Extreme Makeover show realize that all the
charity they did right after the hurricanes and other storms of 2005, all that
collecting of money and goods to help those in need has stopped. Unfortunately,
there are still many displaced families and it\'s not too late to make a difference.

Press Release Body = Hurricane Wilma, Hurricane Katrina and other natural disasters
have left behind catastrophic damage. For those watching episodes of Extreme
Makeover Home Edition, After the Storm, it\'s clear that life will never be the same
for so many. Even six months later, families are still displaced, homes still
destroyed with no hopes of being re-built, and loved ones left to try and put their
lives back together. Now they are faced with the fear of another hurricane season
approaching. As hope fades, one thing remains clear - we can rebuild. We can
overcome and become strong again. How can we do this? Together.

For many watching the Extreme Makeover Show they realize that all that charity they
did right after the storm and all that collecting of money and goods to help those
in need stopped. The holidays came and life got back to normal for us.
Unfortunately, it didn\'t for so many others. But it\'s not too late. You can make a
difference. Here are some things you can do.

1. Give. Whether it\'s money or your time in organizing events to collect money, do
it now so that residents of New Orleans, South Florida, Mississippi, and all the
states affected can repair what needs repaired. Give so they can get the food and
supplies they need. Give so they know that someone cares. At Virtual Word
Publishing, one of the things we focus on is collecting office equipment and
supplies to help work-at-home parents get back to work or have a computer to connect
online again. We also donated profits from our book sales to those in need.

2. Connect. No one knows just how alone one feels after going through a natural
disaster. Hopelessness and depression sets in, even with the strongest of families.
They see others resume their lives, yet they can\'t. Many have lost loved ones.
Many are in schools and states far away from home. Find a family you can help. Get
a pen pal and write to them. Listen. Sometimes that\'s all they need is to know
someone truly cares.

3. Prepare. Natural disasters happen everywhere. Prepare so that you aren\'t the
next one. A complete disaster planning book and free tips is available on our site.
And in your preparations, realize that the extra can of food you get or the extra
bottle of water could help those less fortunate too. Buy two or three and then send
them on.

It\'s not only big corporations that can help. You and I, no matter what our
financial situation or personal status can make a difference. Take the example of
Joanie Winberg, a single mom and founder of the Happy Wednesday Foundation,
http://www.happywednesday.com. She, together with WomenBuild of Habitat built a
house for a needy single mom. One family at a time she is building someone\'s future.

Together, we make a difference. Together we make a better tomorrow for all. Stop by
http://www.virtualwordpublishing.com and find out how you can get involved.



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