Have you ever seen this in any campaign? Obama deploys his database to rally volunteers.
Over the past week at the Obama official website is this call out.
HELP THE FLOOD VICTIMS
YOUR HELP IS URGENTLY NEEDED FOR VICTIMS of the MIDWEST FLOOD
LEARN MORE
The link takes you here
Several Midwest states were flooded this weekend, forcing families to evacuate their homes and leave their communities.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to those who have been affected by the floods.
The American Red Cross is providing relief efforts in Indiana, Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois and West Virginia. Almost 1,100 workers have been deployed to help out in the Midwest.
Throughout this campaign, we have seen time and again that when ordinary people act together, they can make a difference.
You can help out now by donating or volunteering at a local shelter. Visit the Red Cross’ website for more information on how to help in your town. Let’s rally together to help those who need us now.
Matching their database by address to areas closest to the midwest, the Obama campaign has sent out emails requesting that people either donate to the Red Cross or show up with shovels – be a flood volunteer.
This is it. THIS is why I’m proud to support Obama.
I just received this email from the Obama campaign.
We need your help right now.
In Quincy, Illinois and surrounding areas, the river is expected to crest on Monday or Tuesday.
There are emergency sandbagging operations going on right now and public officials have put out a call for all available volunteers.
Your help is desperately needed.
The widespread flooding in the Midwest has affected millions of people. We have an opportunity to use our grassroots movement to make a real impact at a time of urgent need.
If you can assist, please travel to one of these areas this weekend:
QUINCY, IL
Oakley-Lindsey Civic CenterSouth 3rd St. and Kentucky St.
Quincy, IL 62301
Map and Directions
Saturday and Sunday, June 14th – 15th
6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Volunteers are asked to come through the north doors of the
Oakley-Lindsey Center. Everyone will be asked to sign a registration
sheet as they enter and leave so the city can keep track of the volunteer service.Volunteers are encouraged to bring shovels, gloves and sturdy shoes.
NIOTA, IL
If you’d like to help sandbag in Niota you can call Hancock County emergency services at 217-357-6004 for more information.
URSA, IL
Volunteers are still needed in Ursa. The operation is underway at Shaffer Farm, along the Ursa blacktop road, 1/8 mile west of the North Bottoms Road.
Volunteers are also requesting cold bottled water for those who are working.
More information on volunteering in this area:
my.barackobama.com/floodvolunteer*
Our thoughts and prayers go out to those who have been affected by the recent flooding through the Midwest.
If you are not able to make it to Quincy but would like to help, visit the American Red Cross to donate to their relief efforts or find out how to get involved.
Thanks,
Obama for America
I’ve never been asked for anything by any politician besides money. I’ve never received an email that was about anything but politics – who said what about whom – or policy.
Maybe I’m making a big deal out of nothing, but the campaign is using its donor list to get help for folks who really need it right now, and I am so proud to be on that list. I can’t explain it fully, but…I’m glad this person will be President in a few short months.
After 9/11 our “president” only asked us to shop. For the first time in my life I’m proud of a leader I elected.[.]
*The my barackobama/floodvolunteer link takes you here
Now that’s a making a difference!
Btw, how’s are the FEMA -(F^^k. Everybody. Mercilessly. Always.)-folks doing with this second major disaster after New Orleans?
(HT: One Drop, Too Sense for expanding on the acronym)