The South Florida Dominican community is rallying to organize and ship emergency supplies to the island.
Residents of the South Florida community who are willing to contribute to Tropical Storm Erika relief efforts can donate essential items at several drop-off locations.
Items may include: dry, non-perishable goods including can goods, water, medical supplies, toiletries, sheets, towels, wash cloths, adult diapers, baby diapers and formula, flashlights, batteries, candles, and all other hurricane supplies can be dropped off at various South Florida locations.
For a list of priority supplies and equipment and medical supplied needed visit opm.gov.dm/?p=1091 and opm.gov.dm/?p=1088.
All supplies collected will be shipped to the Government of Dominica.
Early donations/deliveries are encouraged on August 31 and September 1 for shipment on Thursday.
South Florida Drop-off locations include:
Broward County
Mr. Charles Paul – 954 802 4472
Main drop off location – 2449 Rodman Street, Hollywood Florida 33020
Ms. Elka Cools-Lartigue – 954 297 2416
Main drop off location– Riverland mas camp, 7421 NW 33rd Street, Lauderhill, FL 33319
Mr. Fitzroy Ettienne – Tel: 954 226 3212
Main drop off location- 6140 Plunkett Street, Hollywood FL, 33023
Mr. Leo Joseph – 305 491 2739
Main drop off location– 2020 NW 187 Terrace, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
The public is also encouraged to continue support of The Caribbean Community Relief Fund held at the Miami Foundation. Donations can be made via checks payable to “The Miami Foundation” (Memo: “The Caribbean Community Relief Fund”, 40 Northwest 3rd Street, Suite 305, Miami, FL 33128; Via Credit Card at Direct Link: or Via Cash Wire or Stock transfer at request to Miami Foundation at 305-371-2711.)
For more information, please contact:
Mr. Alex Bruno – 561 577 6742
Mr. Nigel Francis – 954 588 8095
Mr. Emile Serrant – 954 857 6966
Ms. Elka Cools-Lartigue – 954 297 2416
Mr. Fitzroy Ettienne – 954 226 3212
