(Le Mars) — Answering the call to to something, two local ladies have organized a drop-off point to accept donations that will be delivered to Texas in order to offer aid and assistance to people struck by Hurricane Harvey. Melba Ter Horse of
Remsen has set up a cargo trailer parked at the Old School Signs on 12th Street southwest accepting general toiletries. Ter Horse explains the specific items being requested.
Ter Horse says she has friends and family that were directly hit by Harvey, which prompted her to act.
Ter Horse hopes to work with churches and other charitable organizations based in Texas as a distribution point. Ter Horse says she hopes to be able to take the donated items to Texas this weekend, but adds, she will go only when the danger
is over. The two ladies started the idea only today, and through the use of social media, they have been surprised by the generosity and turnout.
Ter Horse says she hopes the cargo trailer will fill up. She says a semi truck and trailer are on stand-by if needed.
Wearing a grey t-shirt showing the state of Texas with the words “Home” on it, Joelle Dutchman is now a resident of Le Mars, but she used to live in the area just to the southeast of Houston. Dutchman also has friends and family members in the affected hurricane flooding zone. She says she wanted to help, and thought she could help here in Iowa.
Dutchman talks about what Harvey is doing to her family and friends homes.
The former Texas resident says she has been in contact with her friends and family members, and that they are safe, for now.
Donations can be dropped off at the cargo trailer located at Old School signs. The trailer will remain at Old School Signs through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Exit Reality is also accepting donations at their Le Mars offices, which will be given to the Texas Aid Trailer.
