Slow Start

Philadelphia has responded to the need to help the victims of Katrina with 'Operation Brotherly Love'. Last week the city opened 2 closed schools and prepared them for 1000 people to be housed, fed, medically treated and provide education for kids indefinatley.

I have found the idea very exciting as it's an opportunity to help in a real way if giving money isnt enough. The whole region has responded with new clothes, toys, and volunteered time.

Only 38 evacuees showed up yesterday.

The biggest reson is that they didnt want to go that far from their homes. I can understand that, but I hope as word gets out about Phillys deep desire and ability to help, more people will come.