Now, we realize that you may not have a fleet of unwanted wheelchairs tucked away in your garage, but perhaps your orthopedist’s or physician’s office does. Or your church, community group, or school. DAO is also accepting blankets to donate to Haiti. To donate, simply drop off supplies at DAO’s eastside or westside facilities. Or email contactdao@aol.com or call 632-1919 to arrange a pick-up. Even if you don’t have items to donate, you can volunteer to help sort three semi-truck loads of medical supplies (call 242-9077 for details).

And don’t forget DAO when it’s time to recycle appliances, mattresses, pallets, and about 50 other hard-to-recycle things.

An earthquake may have ravaged Haiti, but it hasn’t devastated the human spirit. We say this without reservation: Never has a recycling drive been more important!