Dolores, Uruguay is small city on the Southwestern part of the
country, nearly 20,000 people. But nature doesn’t discriminate and on April 18,
2016 a devastating tornado swept through the middle of the city. Thankfully as
of today only four people were killed, but sadly about two hundred people were
injured and many were left with nothing, no place to go home to, no place to go
to school, no place to go to work, and even the church was demolished.
Uruguay is a small country of only 3.4
million people and only one quarter the size of Texas. I was born and raised in
Uruguay and I’ve been living in the US for the last eight years, even though
I’m far from my home, I treasure those who live there and I know how difficult
it can be to live in the current economy situation. Even when people are
working it is extremely difficult to build a place to live. My purpose is to be
the medium of raising money internationally to deliver it to the city of
Dolores in Uruguay. Let the voice of those in need be heard, and let’s all try
to help them. Tornadoes are uncommon in Uruguay, people were not prepared for
such a destructive event, as the pictures show entire brick homes were destroyed.
It broke my heart to watch videos of people filming the tornado without knowing
what to do.
Uruguay is a small country with not very
many resources, but its citizens have big hearts and we all are trying to help
the people of Dolores through this difficult time. Neighboring cities are
helping as much as they can with basic items such as non-perishable foods, water,
blankets, clothes, etc. Even though some kind hearts have been donating
materials to rebuild the city, it is expenssive to do so and we still need all
the help we can get. The goal of this fund raising is to collect enough money
to help rebuild homes in the long run. All money collected will DIRECTLY GO TO
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH of Soriano Uruguay who is receiving donations to rebuild
the homes in Dolores. I was able to speak to the bishop Carlos Colazzi on the
phone today. If anyone would like to send donations directly to them the phone
number is
+598 955 65233 and email: obismerc@gmail.com the catholic church is
the organization most involved in the cause and I was told today they are
receiving donations.
Donations can also be made through different
groups in Uruguay like the Uruguay Red Cross and Club Soriano for more
information: https://www.facebook.com/notes/todos-x-dolores/lugares-que-reciben-donaciones/986901574696614
I want to say thank you to everybody who is
donating, their help will be most appreciated.
