A.V. ASSOCIATIONS BAND TOGETHER FOR KOSOVARS.Byline: Jim Skeen Daily News Staff Writer Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley Republicans and the American Red Cross American Red Cross: see Red Cross. are joining together to raise money to provide food, water and medical supplies for the refugees Individuals who leave their native country for social, political, or religious reasons, or who are forced to leave as a result of any type of disaster, including war, political upheaval, and famine. of the Kosovo crisis. The Antelope Valley California Republican League, the Antelope Valley California Congress of Republicans, and the Antelope Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross are forming the Kosovo Refugee Relief Fund. The Antelope Valley fund raising is part of a greater effort by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement “Red Cross” redirects here. For other uses, see Red Cross (disambiguation). to raise approximately $101 million to assist the more than 300,000 Kosovo refugees. ``We're just a very small part of it. I think the Antelope Valley should pull together to help,'' said Lancaster attorney Lawrence Hales
The church of Hales St Margaret is one of 124 existing round-tower churches in Norfolk. , president of the Antelope Valley California Republican League. ``There is a terrible problem over there and it's going to have to be dealt with.'' An organizational meeting will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at the California Pantry, 120 E. Palmdale Blvd. The first major effort will likely be a charity banquet A banquet is a large public meal or feast, complete with main courses and desserts. It usually serves a purpose, such as a charitable gathering, a ceremony, or a celebration. Sometimes a banquet consists of only desserts, but it is advisable to include main courses as well. . Hales said the league is beginning to scout possible locations for the event, which is likely to be held within six weeks to two months. Another effort will be to approach the various civic organizations to seek their support, Hales said. HOW TO HELP Checks can made out to Kosovo Refugee Relief Fund and be sent to: Kosovo Refugee Relief Fund 44459 10th St. West Lancaster, CA 93534. |
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