I'm pretty sure that they don't have health insurance. Those hospital bills are going to be huge, so does anyone know how to go about helping them or where I can go to find out how to help them?
2006-10-05 01:10:21 · 7 answers · asked by jhash61 3 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
This is a quote from http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061005/ap_on_re_us/amish_school_shooting :
Though the Amish generally do not accept help from outside their community, King quoted an Amish bishop as saying, "We are not asking for funds. In fact, it's wrong for us to ask. But we will accept them with humility."
The same article previously gave an address for that purpose, but I notice the address has been removed from the article. I know there has been a fund established.
According to this source http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1712843/posts "Donations to support the families affected by yesterday's tragedy may be directed to the Nickels Mines Children Fund at:
"Coatesville Savings Bank 1082 Georgetown Road Paradise, PA 17562 Phone: 610-384-8282"
"Their Web site is www.coatesvillesavings.com and there will be a place on the site shortly for electronic contributions to be given."
"The families are grateful for your continued thoughts and prayers during this difficult time."
I believe that is the bank that was mentioned earlier in the news article.
2006-10-05 01:26:58 · answer #1 · answered by home schooling mother 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find the address of the police department handling the case and if you send the donations to them they are required to give it to the victim (this was how donations were made on Americas Most Wanted) If you prefer you could call before mailing. What a terrible tragedy. Fortunately the Amish are very strong in their faith. I thought is was awful that the media was videotaping and photographing them because they are such private people and never get their photos taken. Thank you for a being a caring person!!
2006-10-05 08:15:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is my understanding that you can call the hospitals where the girls are at...and that there is a place to make donations already set, but I don't know the details. I think I remember hearing something about it on the Today show so maybe a quick check of their website? I believe the website for WPXI also has information (this is a Pittsburgh NBC tv station.).
2006-10-05 08:21:37 · answer #3 · answered by Barbiq 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Amish are very unique people they are a family and community oriented people. They pay for everything in cash, and if someone in their community has a need they will provide for their own. Maybe send a card to the hospital and let them know that you are praying for them....
2006-10-05 10:34:32 · answer #4 · answered by roeskats 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank you for asking an important and thoughtful question! You and "home schooling mother"are to be commended.
So much of what is posted is trite. You have made good use of this forum.
God bless you!
2006-10-05 10:08:43 · answer #5 · answered by Doug H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unicef is a good sponcer so try it it will help alot of kids in the hopital
2006-10-05 09:00:30 · answer #6 · answered by The Big S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.amishnews.com/index.htm
This site will tell you what you need to know!!
2006-10-05 08:39:38 · answer #7 · answered by kolowski4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋