{"id":154403,"date":"2024-10-06T18:41:39","date_gmt":"2024-10-06T16:41:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/?p=154403"},"modified":"2024-10-06T18:41:40","modified_gmt":"2024-10-06T16:41:40","slug":"americans-thank-serbs-for-hurricane-relief-youre-doing-what-our-government-cant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/americans-thank-serbs-for-hurricane-relief-youre-doing-what-our-government-cant\/","title":{"rendered":"AMERICANS THANK SERBS FOR HURRICANE RELIEF: ‘You’re doing what our government can’t!'”"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hurricane Helen has wreaked havoc across several US states, claiming over 240 lives and leaving countless displaced. With power grids down, water supplies contaminated, and entire communities isolated, the affected areas need assistance.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the federal government has been criticized for its slow response, two Serbian-American companies have stepped up to fill the void.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Strategic Response Partners,” led by Serbian-American Steve Slep\u010devi\u0107, has deployed specialized teams to the hardest-hit areas. These teams are clearing debris, repairing infrastructure, and providing direct aid to survivors. Additionally, the company has launched a fundraising campaign on GiveSendGo, raising over $180,000 to support relief efforts.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Joining the initiative is “Zastava Arms USA,” another Serbian-owned company, which has pledged to donate 10% of its October sales to SRP’s relief fund.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Serbian community’s outpouring of generosity has garnered widespread social media praise. Americans have expressed gratitude for the timely assistance while criticizing their own government’s inadequate response. Comments on Zastava Arms USA’s social media pages include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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