41. Local rescue organizations were taking up collections on their behalf. 42. Many churches in Italy answered the call, scheduling prayer vigils and other ceremonies and taking up collections. 43. Not nearly enough of them are deteriorated to warrant taking the collection out of New York, she said. 44. The man also said he resented the church for accepting the money of the poor when taking up collections. 45. Throughout the state, churches took up collections for the victims. 46. Zinner said Buraimoh accepted money from some New Yorkers who took a collection after she was overheard telling her story. 47. Church and civic groups here are taking up collections for wheat, socks, blankets, instant noodles. |