Big relief effort meets Katrina

Christian Science Monitor ^ | August 30, 2005 | Kris Axtman

[FeliciaCat]

http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/news/katrina.cfm

Not sure if this one has been posted yet..if it has sorry for duplicate.

[Salvation]

Catholic Charities Direct Link

September 1, 2005
Hurricane Katrina: Catholic Charities Respond

As the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina continues to take its toll along the Gulf Coast, Catholic Charities agencies from around the affected region are actively responding to those in need. Catholic Charities agencies are working to meet the immediate needs of refugees, as well as planning for the process of providing assistance for long-term recovery efforts. Catholic Charities agencies in the impacted area also continue to assess the extent of the damage and work with other relief organizations to respond.

How To Donate:

Contribute Now Online

Mail Checks To:
Catholic Charities USA
2005 Hurricane Relief Fund
PO Box 25168
Alexandria, VA 22313-9788Call:
(800) 919-9338

Federal ID number: 53-0196620

In addition to providing emergency services to refugees, Catholic Charities agencies will provide assistance that will help hurricane victims and communities recover in the long-term. While Katrina's damage is still being evaluated, based on past disasters, the long-term services that Catholic Charities may provide include temporary and permanent housing, mental health counseling, direct assistance beyond food and water to get people back into their homes, job placement counseling, and medical and prescription drug assistance.

Snapshot of Local Catholic Charities at Work:

• Catholic Community Services of Baton Rouge has implemented its disaster response plan. They have trained volunteers in place in parishes that will be providing emergency assistance to those in need, and have begun refugee assistance efforts.
• Because of the conditions in New Orleans, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New Orleans had to evacuate. Staff is operating out of the offices of Catholic Community Services of Baton Rouge to coordinate response efforts.
• Teams from the Catholic Charities agencies in Florida and the Florida Catholic Conference are already providing advice and guidance to agencies in the impacted areas. These teams will be going to Mississippi and Louisiana next week to start proving technical assistance on the frontlines.
• Catholic Charities in Memphis is just one of the local Catholic Charities agencies working with other groups in the community to assist the thousands of people who have come to Memphis for refuge. The agency is currently working on making housing arrangements in one of its facilities for families to stay as long as needed. They anticipate providing housing, clothing, food, counseling for 100 to 150 people.
• Recovery work is underway in Dade County, FA, where Katrina caused extensive flooding when it struck there last week. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami has already distributed a large load of baby items, food, and other supplies to victims. Other aid that they will be providing includes assistance with food, shelter, rent, medicine, utilities, and mental health counseling.

Catholic Charities USA: Providing Help. Creating Hope

To help communities recover from the damage brought on by Hurricane Katrina, Catholic Charities USA is collecting financial donations that will fund local agencies' emergency and long-term disaster recovery efforts. Catholic Charities is working hard to raise the money that will be needed over the next three to five years to rebuild these communities and help people get back on their feet, emotionally and financially.

How you can help:

Unfortunately, Catholic Charities USA is unable to accept contributions of food, clothing, blankets and other relief supplies. Monetary donations will be used to provide for the emergency relief and long-term recovery of Katrina's victims.

About the Disaster Response Office

Catholic Charities USA, which has been commissioned by the U.S. Catholic Bishops to represent the Catholic community in times of domestic disaster, responds with emergency and long-term assistance as needed. Its Disaster Response Office connects the Church's social service agencies and disaster planning offices across the nation.

For Catholic Charities Agencies:

• Emergency Funding Request Form
• Disaster Response Office

[Salvation]

Catholic Charities Direct Link

[Salvation]

Our brains were together there!

[FeliciaCat]

yes!

[Humal]

Thank you for this list. There have been many people, even from foreign countries, asking/wondering who to give to, and I have forwarded your list to them.

[Just Kimberly]

Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts

 

The Lebanon Junction Fire and Rescue Department,

Lebanon Junction Kentucky

has acquired the use of at least Two Semi-Tractor Trailer's 

to take needed items to Disaster victims. This effort is concentrated within Jefferson and Bullitt County.

 

The following items are being requested:

Bottled Water - gallons are great , too!!!!!

Non-perishable Food Items, Blankets, Pillows, Clothing - all sizes, Shoes - all sizes, socks - all sizes, under garments - all sizes, Diapers, Pacifiers, Feminine Hygiene Products, Tooth Brushes, Tooth paste, Toilet Paper, Handi-Wipes, Deodorant, Kid Friendly DVD's, Paper, Pencils, Pens, Coloring Books, Crayons, Small Toys - dolls, trucks, etc., Books and Magazines

 

All  items  - with the exception of personal care products may be gently used.

If you would prefer to make a monetary donation - Make Checks payable to :

Fire Chief Kendall Coleman

Lebanon Junction Fire and Rescue

138 Church Street

Lebanon Junction, Kentucky 40150

 

The trucks will be in place by this Monday - Labor Day

Location: Exit 105, off of I-65 - parking lot of Pilot Truck Stop

Trucks will be leaving next Saturday, September 10th

 

For more information, Call Kimberly Shumaker, Volunteer coordinator - 502-445-1792

Fire Chief Kendall Coleman - 502-833-2865

 

 

 

 

[Just Kimberly]

Kentucky Ping

[AliVeritas]

Scroll down to the center on this page, a million ways to help:

http://instapundit.com/

[omega4412]

They seem to be set up for checks only, not web contributions. Texas Baptist Men But they sound as if they have their act together on the ground.

[tutstar]

alright Texas!!

[WestTexasWend]

Thanks for posting the link to TX Baptist Men! I've got an e-mail in to the emergency response director re: some way to contribute online, but no response yet. I'm sure he's on the coast somewhere...

Thanks to all for the links/info posted here!

[TexasTransplant]

There are many Businesses in the area that have survived the storm but now are suffering because of infrastructure damage, loss of communications or building and equipment damage.

The ones that I have spoken with will not take welfare or handouts but are also worried that they will lose what they have left.

If you have a choice to purchase Materials or Services from this area and can afford some delays, purchase from these folks and allow them to work there way out of a very bad situation. TT

[WJHII]

National Disaster Relief for Hurricane Katrina

http://williamjohnhagan.blogspot.com/2005/09/national-disaster-relief-for-hurricane_01.html

[WJHII]

National Disaster Relief for Hurricane Katrina




Grand Lodge of Louisiana

Disaster Relief for Hurricane Katrina

Brother Hagan:

We are accepting contributions to our Grand Lodge Disaster Relief Fund at:

P.O. Box 12357

Alexandria, LA 71315

Also, blankets, towels, pillows,toothbrushes, toothpaste and other toilet articles may be shipped to:

Grand Lodge of Louisiana, 5800 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301.

Thank you for your concern. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

T. J. Pitman, Jr., PGMGrand Secretary

[sergey1973]

Good info on helping the relief effort--Thanks !

I think there will be also blood donation drives around the country.

[AliVeritas]

Started a Rush Thread for those who want to hear numbers and good news not mentioned by MSM. History of spending in area and pet projects.

[meandog]

thanks for posting this....

[Howie66]

"I've been looking for a web source on how to donate to Southern Baptist Disaster Relief but can't find one. Any ideas?"

In the Houston, Texas area go to this site. Information on how to help is provided.

http://www.second.org/global/operation_compassion.aspx

May God Bless!