Maryland-Rio Partners is working with Rotary International and several local Rotary clubs to assist victims of the January 2011 floods and mudslides in the state of Rio de Janeiro. These events left more than 250 dead and 10,000 homeless, and caused agricultural damage to small farmers. Most of the damage was in the mountain towns of Teresopolis, Nova Friburgo and Petropolis. The Ellicott City, Maryland, Rotary, in honor of the nearly 50-year relationship between the states of Maryland and Rio de Janeiro through Partners of the Americas, is accepting donations in support of victims in Rio. All donations will be sent through Rotary International to the Rotary Clubs of Nova Friburgo for distribution on the ground. This approach has been approved in Brazil by Mr. Marcos Rosa, Governor 2010/2011 of District 4750 of Rotary International, and by former District Governor Dalton Carestiato. Please help to the extent that you can by going to the Ellicott City Rotary web page (www.happydollars.org) and clicking on “our projects” to make a donation.
Thank you very much for helping us to provide some assistance to victims of the floods and mudslides in Rio.
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