Though we have not been personally affected by the floods (didn't know any of the victims etc.) other than of course our heartfelt sympathies to those who lost loved ones, there are a few related items-about-town to mention.
There are donation bins and collections points set up virtually everywhere. They are asking for donations such as water and food, clothing, toiletries, candles - basically anything useful is welcome. Transportation of these items is reportedly a bit of a nightmare though and so therefore although Cariocas (along with the rest of the country) being known for their generousity of course, have opened their hearts and wallets, apparently not many of these goods have yet reached those in need.
There is/was a great need for blood donations. However, I have been unable to locate anywhere other than the blood bank in centro to make said donations. If anyone knows of other places to donate blood, please advise. That would be good info to have in any case.
At the grocery stores, the produce shelves are pretty barren in the legumes section. Many of our fruits and veg come from affected areas.
Bank Itau has a special account where people can deposit money to go to the flood victims:
Itau 341
Agency number:5673
Account number: 00594-7
CNPJ 02932524/0001-46
Fundo de Ass Social RJ
Pra quem quiser ajudar as vitimas das chuvas no estado do RJ, o Itaú disponibilizou uma conta específica para doações ao Fundo de Assistência Social do RJ.
Itaú 341
Agencia 5673
Conta 00594-7
CNPJ 02932524/0001-46
Fundo de Ass Social RJ
Agencias Itaú RJ passam a funcionar como pontos de coleta para recebimento de doações
Vamos ajudar!
Posted by: Rachel | January 19, 2011 at 06:35 PM
In Zona Sul (South zone), as of Monday, January 17th, donations can be given at the offices of either Christ Church or the British and Commonwealth Society (BCS), both located at Rua Real Grandeza, 99 in Botafogo. Hours are from 9AM to 5PM. Please contact the Church’s secretary, Karen, at +55 (21) 2226-7332, or the BCS’ Gaynor or Monica at +55 (21) 2537-6695.
In Barra da Tijuca, as of Sunday, January 16th, donations can be given at the Union Church, Av. Pref. Dulcidio Cardoso, 4351. Weekday office hours are from 8AM to 4PM. Please contact the Church’s secretary, Carol, at +55 (21) 3325-8601.
In the Metrô Rio, eleven stations have established collection centers: Carioca, Central, Largo do Machado, Catete, Glória, Ipanema/General Osório, Pavuna, Saens Peña, Botafogo, Nova América/Del Castilho e Siqueira Campos.
Monetary donations can be made directly to the municipalities in the region, to Rio State’s Civil Defense department, or to other funds set up to provide social assistance to the victims.
Prefeitura de Nova Friburgo
(Municipality of Nova Friburgo)
Bank: Banco do Brasil
Agency: 0335-2
Account No: 120.000-3
Prefeitura de Teresópolis
(Municipality of Teresópolis)
Bank: Banco do Brasil
Agency: 0741-2
Account No: 110000-9 (under the name “SOS Teresópolis – Donativos”)
Defesa Civil – RJ
Bank: Caixa Econômica Federal
Agency: 0199
Operation: 006
Account No: 2011-0
Fundo Estadual de Assistência Social do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
(State of Rio Social Assistance Fund)
CNPJ 02932524/0001-46
Bank: Itaú
Agency: 5673
Account No: 00594-7
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