Help Needed: USACE Personnel Distribute Items To Needy Iraqis, Donations Being Accepted
Please Help Out If You Can:
Monday, 28 July 2008
By Norris Jones
Gulf Region South district
MUTHANNA PROVINCE — Because of the generosity of individuals and groups in America, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is doing more than just overseeing the construction of essential service projects in Iraq.
“We’re going out in the community distributing donated clothing and toys to some very grateful Iraqi families,” said Sgt. Danielle Colson, the NCOIC of Gulf Region Division South District’s supply office. “Our goal is to make a trip each month to villages in southern Iraq.
“It touches your heart when you’re out there seeing their smiles,” said Colson. “We sincerely appreciate those who have already responded and encourage others to consider joining this special effort.”
Colson and three other GRS HQ personnel visited a four-classroom rural elementary school in Muthanna Province July 27. Hilal Al Bajari School Headmaster Salem Jaheel said, “The gifts mean a lot to our students. This is a special day. You have made them very happy.”
He said he is working with the Muthanna Provincial Reconstruction Team to get funding to expand his school that currently has more than 100 students attending grades 1-6. The headmaster has a personal investment there as he used his own funds to build the facility four years ago.
Those interested in supporting the effort are asked to mail clothes and shoes (any size), and toys for all ages to the following address: USACE GRS, Toys/Donation Closet, COB Adder, Tallil, Iraq AE 09331.
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