HOPE & HEALING: If you missed today's festival organized by the Syrian and Turkish communities in Jacksonville, you can still donate to help the victims of the earthquake. Click the story to learn more.
Meltem Altintas said she’ll never forget the feeling of anxiety from the first images after the earthquake, knowing some of her loved ones were there.
From naan to shish kabobs, each homemade dish came with a side of love and support, all for the people of Turkey and Syria. “I couldn’t handle it,” Altintas said. “You want to know! Like what’s happening? What can I do? This is kind of, keeps you awake as well to see what’s happening in there.” Altintas decided to get involved. She helped organize Saturday’s event and all proceeds from the festival will go right to the victims. Toys were also donated to sell.“It’s winter. They need food, they need shelter. Any kind of help will be really good for them,” Dur said.“I want them to feel that we love them, we hug from here and can’t imagine how painful for them being over there. Because we are painful here,” Altintas said. “I want to tell them we love them.
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