ALAN Blog

The Kids Are All Right. With A Little Logistics Assistance.
Authored by Shelby Grebbin How ALAN’s in-kind donors help us work with non-profits to help children and families during the most difficult of times. In

Why Do We HEART Our In-Kind Supporters? Let Us Count The Ways
It’s hard to believe. But we’re now a month into 2022 – and less than two weeks away from one of ALAN’s favorite holidays. I’m talking,

Just Chillin’
If the tone of this week’s blog sounds a little cold, there’s a reason. My family and I have been living without heat for the past

Thank You For Being A Friend
Call it what you will: A kick in the shins, an insult to injury, or just a plain-old fashioned, “Oh no!” But as 2021’s final act,

Roses, Thorns And Buds: A Quick Look Back At 2021
Earlier this month, while my family was having dinner together, my daughter asked me what my Rose, Thorn, and Bud were for the day. At first,

American Logistics Aid Network Announces Port Jersey Becomes ALAN Sustainer
December 20, 2021 For Immediate Release For further information, contact: Lori Lockman, 678/581-8421; [email protected] Port Jersey Becomes ALAN Sustainer Lakeland, Fla. – The American Logistics

December Tornadoes Update
By now you’ve probably seen the drone footage of the terrible destruction in Mayfield, KY, or heard reports of the deaths at an Amazon warehouse in

The Gratitude Of Ted Lasso (And ALAN)
Late last summer, friends started posting on social media about how much they loved this “great new show about soccer” and sharing silly, inspirational quotes like

Yee “Haul”: Calling All Generous Carriers
Heard any good jokes at the Grand Ole Opry lately? I did when I went to my first-ever performance last week, and believe it or not,

What Can We Do? Four Practical Suggestions For How All Of Us Can Help With Hurricane Ida Recovery
By now I’m sure you’ve all had a chance to see the details from Hurricane Ida’s landfall on Sunday, the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, as a

Getting Ready for Hurricane Ida
As Hurricane Ida approaches landfall in Louisiana, ALAN is busy preparing, and we are encouraging all of our partners to do the same. With that in mind, we’d like to share five

A Dickens Of A Summer
Charles Dickens once wrote, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Here at ALAN we can definitely relate, except we see