Sunday, October 8, 2023

Monday, October 2, 2023

Help Danny Lutz keep his farm in operation

Asking for the communities support financially, the once very successful organic farm is struggling.  A massive setback for him was being diagnosed with bladder cancer a few years back. He has also had over a hundred skin cancers removed and still more needing to be removed. The doctor bills are still piling up. Of course, last years record drought and this year receiving 2 seasons worth of rain in 5 weeks did not help. We had a total crop failure of our tomatoes. Normally we have 1/2 ton a week to sell.

If he doesn't have the vegetables we don't have the income. His tractors are down, in need of propane for house and greenhouses, taxes, vet bills, seeds for next year, gas, extreme medical bills, electric to keep his micro greens going, plastic for greenhouses, the list goes on. I hate to see him struggling, he is such a hard-working man.

He has always given to the community. During the farms good years, he was proudly supporting local animal shelters, hospitals, a large contributor to Forgotten Harvest- Michigan's largest food rescue organization, Capuchin Soup kitchen and supports Saffron Community Kitchen with providing food to people in need. During Covid he was donating vegetables, plants and meat birds. He's an extremely generous man, with a heart of gold.

I myself have always contributed to the local charities, food bank, senior center, medilodge, veterans, I love making gift baskets to help raise money for many causes in our community. It makes me feel good to help people in need.

I am just asking to please donate a little money to help Danny Lutz financially to keep his farm operational. So it can be once again successful farm. Any little bit we would be very grateful, so he can continue to grow clean, organic vegetables.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️.
Sheila

Help Danny Lutz keep his farm in operation 

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Hospitality workers are fundraising for Maple Creek Organic Farm. Plus, Detroit casino workers have authorized a strike.

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Saturday, September 2, 2023

Resources for Hurricane Idalia Recovery in Pinellas County

Resources for Hurricane Idalia Recovery in Pinellas County 

Pinellas County continues to work with the State and FEMA to get additional assistance in response to Hurricane Idalia. You can call FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) if you were impacted. Residents who use TTY may call 1-800-462-7585. This information is used to help make a determination of the needs here in Pinellas.

Resources Available in Pinellas County:

Pinellas County partners with 211 Tampa Bay Cares, which residents can text or call 211 to be referred to assistance for lodging, food, and other services offered by area non-profits. 211 Tampa Bay Cares has Hurricane and Storm Resources listed at https://211tampabay.org/hurricane-storm-resources/

Crisis Cleanup can assist with cutting fallen trees, tarping roofs, cleaning up flood damage, and mold mitigation. Contact them at https://crisiscleanup.org or call 800-451-1954 through September 15.

The Florida Baptist Disaster Relief Public Assistance program can help with cleaning out flood-damaged houses, tarping, and tree removal. Contact them at 904-253-0502.

More tips and resources at https://disaster.pinellas.gov

 

 

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Sen. Rick Scott picks up a Democratic challenger for 2024

Former Rep Debbie Mucarsel-Powell announced Tuesday that she’s taking on the incumbent Republican in what’s considered an uphill climb for Democrats.

Sen. Rick Scott picks up a Democratic challenger for 2024