AID

If you have not already please donate money to the victims of Katrina.

www.redcross.org (http://www.redcross.org/)


[Edited on 8-31-2005 by Dave]

[Gan]

We've got a lot of things like that going on here in Houston. We're going to xfer all of the Superdome 'resdidents' to the Astrodome here within the next few days. All of our hospitals are starting/preparing to go on alert status in expectation of receiving patients from that area. There's a food drive on almost every corner, and many many local businesses are offering their support as well. One of our largest furniture retailers/distributors (Jim McInvale - Gallery Furniture) has opened up his showroom floor for victims who need a place to sleep and food to eat.

I'm heartened and encouraged by all that is happening within our community here in Houston. I encourage all who come across an organization or effort to help supply aid to the Katrina victims to particpate in some form or another.

[Jolena]

In case you weren't aware Ganalon, Harliegha's player Nora has survived the hurricane as of yesterday however she reported that she had no water, no electricity and with rising flood waters they were preparing to evacuate. For some reason, her and her husband did not evacuate upon the first request before Katrina hit. I hope that we hear word soon that she and her husband got out before the water overtook their entire house.

[Gan]

I got word yesterday that she was ok for the time being, and that they did indeed escape the first assault but were in imminent danger of flooding from Ponchetrain and the broken levies.

I have not heard anything yet today, but will post something when I do.

[Asha]

Good luck with everything, man.

[Skirmisher]

Wow...it's becoming more and more evident what a huge repair effort this will be.

I think the people who have been making the estimates of rebuilding costs and placing it well below that of Andrew have not been watching TV or something.

I would not be surprised if the rebuilding costs were double or more than those of Andrew.

[Jadewolff]

The last I heard, the mayor is expecting that it will be about 12 to 18 weeks before the city is habitable again.

I believe the repair costs that might have been mentioned yesterday for the actual hurricane damage might be under what Andrew had cost. But that was before the levees collapsed fully yesterday. They may not have considered the costs to fix the levees and support the residents of New Orleans.

[DianaBanana]

I donated to the American Red Cross yesterday. Massive natural disasters really tug at my heart.

[TheRoseLady]

Was just talking with my husband. He works for a major corporation that owns TV, radio stations and outdoor sign companies all over the US. They have all sorts of things in progress. One of the radio stations here in Columbus is going to do a pay per request on Monday. They'll play anything people request as long as they donate.

We are going to do a group donation to the Red Cross at work, and I am going to donate blood.

heh just say clearchannel.
:)

[TheRoseLady]

Originally posted by Dave
heh just say clearchannel.
:)


ssshh I'm pretending that I'm on Wheel of Fortune ;)

Okay <cough> sorry :)

If you have not already please donate something, anything always helps.

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Suprised to hear you call for aid for the less able, Dave. What kind of capitalist are you?

My money is going to a non-faith based charity. Others in the office have donated also. Its just unimaginable what happened. My hope is that everyone involved returns to a normal life as soon as possible.

The international red cross is a faith based charity?!

They really go and make that apparent in their about us area



Since its founding in 1881 by visionary leader Clara Barton, the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross distinguished itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters. Over the years, the organization has expanded its services, always with the aim of preventing and relieving suffering.

Today, in addition to domestic disaster relief, the American Red Cross offers compassionate services in five other areas: community services that help the needy; support and comfort for military members and their families; the collection, processing and distribution of lifesaving blood and blood products; educational programs that promote health and safety; and international relief and development programs.

Governed by volunteers and supported by community donations, the American Red Cross is a nationwide network of nearly 1,000 chapters and Blood Services regions dedicated to saving lives and helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. More than a million Red Cross volunteers and 30,000 employees annually mobilize relief to families affected by more than 67,000 disasters, train almost 12 million people in lifesaving skills and exchange more than a million emergency messages for U.S. military service personnel and their families. The Red Cross is also the largest supplier of blood and blood products to more than 3,000 hospitals across the nation and also assists victims of international disasters and conflicts at locations worldwide.

The American National Red Cross is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Marsha J. Evans is President and CEO.

Maybe you are thinking of the salvaion army.

[HarmNone]

Originally posted by Backlash
Suprised to hear you call for aid for the less able, Dave. What kind of capitalist are you?

My money is going to a non-faith based charity. Others in the office have donated also. Its just unimaginable what happened. My hope is that everyone involved returns to a normal life as soon as possible.

If you've found a good, trustworthy charity organization, Backlash, please post a link. I'm sure others would be interested.

[Gan]

As you're all aware now, most of the Superdome refugees are being bussed to Houston for relocation. There is a massive effort underway among all charaties and organizations, faithbased and not, to organize food, shelter, education, and other necessities here in the Houston area.

Some of the shelter locations as of the news yesterday:

Shelter locations as of 5:30 p.m. Wednesday



Mont Belvieu Senior Center: 11607 Eagle Drive, Mont Belvieu (full - 112)

Baytown Community Center: 2407 Market Street, Baytown (full – 250)

Memorial Baptist Church: 600 W. Sterling, Baytown (full – 135)

Lee College Gym: 200 Lee Drive, Baytown

Missouri Street Church of Christ: 3400 S Highway 146, Baytown

Moody Methodist Church: 2803 53rd Street, Galveston

Spring Tabernacle: 3034 FM 2920, Spring (full – 200)

St. Peter Claver: 6005 N. Wayside Drive, Houston (full - 220)

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church: 18220 Upper Bay Road-Nassau Bay, Houston (capacity 250)

St Maximilian Kolbe Church: 10135 West Rd., Houston

Thurgood Marshall Elementary: 11433 Suburban Dr., Houston

Hilliard Elementary School: 6511 N. Wayside Dr., Houston

St. Mary's Catholic Church: 701 Church Street, Huntsville (capacity 200)

1st Baptist Church: 1229 Ave. J, Huntsville

New Life Central: 2104 Underwood, LaPorte

Fairmont Park Baptist Church: 10401 Belfast, LaPort

1st United Methodist Church: 4308 W. Dallas, Conroe (capacity 200)

1st Baptist Church: 906 Ave A, Katy

1st Baptist Church: 906 Ave, A, Katy

Kingwood United Methodist Church: 1799 Woodland Hill, Kingwood

Also a Red Cross information hotline number regarding locations of shelters is available for Hurricane Katrina victims. Call Red Cross 1-(866) GET-INFO. Local information Hotline number (713) 313-5480.

Pasadena: The Salvation Army East Harris County has opened a shelter at 2732 Cherrybrook Ln. in Pasadena. The phone number is 713-378-0020. They can use food, bedding, baby products and any other product one might need in a shelter. They do not need clothes. To donate, call 1-800 SAL-ARMY.

Families and individuals are advised to bring along basic personal items that they will need in the shelter. Those items should include pillows and bedding items, essential medications and health- related items, extra clothing, and a toy or activity for any children they might be bring with them.

Source:
http://www.khou.com/topstories/stories/khou050831_cd_moreshelters.fa598ef.html

Other News Sources in Houston:
http://www.ktrk.com
http://www.click2houston.com
http://www.chron.com

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Originally posted by HarmNone

Originally posted by Backlash
Suprised to hear you call for aid for the less able, Dave. What kind of capitalist are you?

My money is going to a non-faith based charity. Others in the office have donated also. Its just unimaginable what happened. My hope is that everyone involved returns to a normal life as soon as possible.

If you've found a good, trustworthy charity organization, Backlash, please post a link. I'm sure others would be interested.

I think the Red Cross is probably the best bet. They do this kind of work all around the world including Africa, some work in Iraq, and are not faith based. Big part of the Tsunami relief as well.

[DeV]

The Red Cross is the only organization I would trust to make sure the money gets to where it's really needed. I haven't heard anyone list anyone better and their history of service and dedication speaks for itself.

[Gan]

Agreed, the Red Cross is the best in my book as well.

[Suppa Hobbit Mage]

92% of the donations for Katrina go to the victims (for the American Red Cross anyway). The rest is to cover transportation, paid staff, etc.

[HarmNone]

My donation went to the Red Cross, as well. They're always on my yearly list, and have received an additional donation for this tragedy. They do a fantastic job.

I've also donated to the North Shore Animal League, for those of you interested in helping the furry folks (or the scaly folks, or the hairy folks...well, some of those are people!) :)

[Jolena]

I listen to the Tom Joiner Morning show every morning here on an urban radio station and this morning they were organizing a charity fund for the people that have been displaced into others homes. FEMA, Red Cross, other organizations like that are designed to help those who don't have a family or someone else to take them in and so these folks are without any financial aid.

The way it works, is you go to Blackamericaweb.com and download the information. Have your local church do this and then include their tax ID number. Tom Joiner and co. will then forward the money that they had previously designated for a contest (80,000 at this point is what they have so far), to the church in order to have it distributed. The reason they chose churches is because they consider it the safest way to weed out the official folks in need. There is no word on whether or not this is only for black people, but I would wager that it might be. Either way, if you know of anyone who has been displaced into someone's home (family or stranger helping out) give them that link, it just might get them some help they otherwise would not recieve.


Secondly, I talked to Harliegha's player, Nora, yesterday. She, her husband, their two dogs and two birds, all relocated to Texas to live with her mother until they can sort things out. They drove out oddly enough in their vehicle, and when they left their house was okay. Now, however, she's seen reports of her neighborhood being completely underwater. She is a renter and had no rental insurance. She is saying though, that she might get some help through FEMA still to help her and her family get back on their feet, she's not sure though.

[Hulkein]

Why would I donate to a possible discriminatory foundation?

[Jolena]

You are certainly not required to. It's a choice and considering that the majority of the folks displaced from the superdome into others houses are indeed black, I'm pretty sure that they will appreciate this help. And, as I said, I'm not sure that it only applies to black folks.

[Warriorbird]

http://www.aals.org/neworleans/schoolsbystate.html

A bunch of law schools are now accepting Tulane students.

Cornell's working to accept Tulane students

http://www.cornell.edu/katrina/

[Edited on 9-2-2005 by Warriorbird]