Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!
Monday, 5-16-16, was the official kickoff for our fundraiser. Our goal is to raise $10,000 by June 1, 2016 so we can purchase and outfit a response trailer. During our fund drive on Monday YOU donated $2098.50! I am just blown away by the support of everyone who has stepped up to help. It far exceeded what I thought we’d raise on the first day.
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This trailer will allow our volunteers to deploy quickly in event of a natural disaster or other emergency to provide help to affected families. The objective is to have the tools and materials necessary to secure their home and be able to make an assessment of needs to return and help complete repairs.
If you would like information on sponsoring this trailer please contact James Roberson at 516projectfxbg (at) gmail.com for details. Your business name/logo would look great!
Want to donate in order to help meet our goal? CLICK HERE
In addition to some general tools and equipment we already have, this trailer will be stocked with these items: (Items crossed through represent the money already raised)
| Unit Description | Quantity | Each | Total |
| 7×16 Enclosed trailer | 1 | $4,799.00 | $4,799.00 |
| 1 | $980.96 | $980.96 | |
| 1 | $674.96 | $674.96 | |
| MS 261 CHAINSAW | 2 | $539.96 | $1,079.92 |
| 4 | $67.46 | $269.84 | |
| 4 | $21.00 | $84.00 | |
| 16″ CHAINS | 4 | $17.00 | $68.00 |
| CASE OF BAR OIL | 1 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| 1 | $44.19 | $44.19 | |
| 1 | $38.69 | $38.69 | |
| HARD HATS W/ EYE SHIELD AND EAR PRO | 4 | $67.46 | $269.84 |
| Split Maul | 1 | $44.96 | $44.96 |
| FORESTRY AXE | 1 | $35.96 | $35.96 |
| 16d nails – 30lb | 1 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Hammer stapler | 5 | $30.00 | $150.00 |
| T50 Staples- 5000 | 5 | $10.00 | $50.00 |
| Utility Knife | 10 | $6.00 | $60.00 |
| Hammer | 5 | $10.00 | $50.00 |
| Sledge Hammer | 1 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Pry Bar | 5 | $15.00 | $75.00 |
| Tarps | $0.00 | ||
| Wheel Barrow | 2 | $100.00 | $200.00 |
| Shovel | 2 | $20.00 | $40.00 |
| Rake | 2 | $20.00 | $40.00 |
| Contractor bags (case) | 5 | $26.00 | $130.00 |
| Eye protection (case) | 3 | $15.00 | $45.00 |
| Ear Pro (case) | 3 | $29.00 | $87.00 |
| Tyvek suits (case) | 5 | $120.00 | $600.00 |
| $10,023.32 |
The trailer will also have several of our pre-packed Hope Boxes that contain basic toiletries and necessities for families displaced from their home due to an emergency situation.
