ABA Co-Founder Dick Tinkham supports Katrina relief efforts
Published on September 6, 2005 under American Basketball Association (ABA) News Release
Indianapolis, IN. ABA Co-Founder Dick Tinkham and his wife Wynn have been asked by major churches and Indianapolis Public Housing to become active in the feeding and shelter of Katrina victims who are being transported to Indianapolis. These efforts will require the sourcing of food, clothing and shelter for temporary and permanent relocation of these families.
Wynn and Dick have operated The Food Link in Indianapolis for 19 years and deliver food and clothing on a monthly basis to inner-city churches and housing projects. The Food Link is a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) volunteer supported effort formed in 1986 to help serve the needs of the hungry in Indianapolis. Any help is greatly appreciated. Donations are tax deductiblke. Checks or money orders payable to The Food Link can be sent to: National Bank of Indianapolis, Attn: Peggy Rohrman, 8451 Ditch Road, Indianapolis, IN 46260. For more information relating to clothing, food or shelter, email rptinkham@aol.com or visit www.abalive.com.
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