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Spurm, call 211, it works across Texas.
The astrodome needed volunteers
Spurm, call 211, it works across Texas.
The best you can do at this point is to donate money. Even if it's only $5.00. That $5.00 can buy 50 packs of Ramen and feed 50 children. I've already donated $50.00 to the American Red Cross Hurricane relief.
Until they start sending refugees to SA, your best bet is to donate whatever you can.
Ice, the refugee's are already arriving.
I've been busy as a mofo at work here in Ridgeland, MS this week; but with a little luck, I will have all weekend to avail my services locally (although I'm down to a 1/4 tank of gas - that might put a damper on things).
Hopefully, I will inject more meaning into my life.
I wasn't even aware of that. I've been watching Fox News all day. I saw the SA mayor come on TV and "volunteer" the city for whatever might be needed but I never heard anything after that.
I'd just sit back and relax if I were you. There's going to be plenty of volunteers needed.
I predict the TV movie for this will air by next weekend
No doubt. I just want to do SOMETHING. I'm tired of watching and not doing anything. But yeah, I'm sure I'll have plenty of opportunity to help.
Agreed.
Im damn near ready to after moving the business from Sacrametno to LA to go volunteer in SA.
Much more meaningfull work thats for sure.
Thanks for posting the link to moveon.org... I didn't realize someone had started taking volunteers for housing. My husband and I talked about it and decided we're poor and it'll be cramped, but it's a small sacrifice for us to make if it puts a roof over someone who's just been left with nothing.
Summers, you rule. I love your posts and this just puts you over the line. You rule.
Aw, thanks Manny.That's nice. Well, it's just so overwhelming and we want to do something.
Don't you know that so-called VOLUN-TEEEEERS don't even get paid?
Where'd you hear this manny?
Watching WOAI news last night they said that many refugees were supposed to arrive at Kelly within the hour or so (I'd say by 11 or 12 last night).
I am in between homes in SA and Houston--just got back from Houston last night and am heading back Saturday. There is a Christian radio station there that has volunteer opportunities posted on their website. Of course, it's mainly for the Houston area, but that's only a 4 hour drive. They are in desperate need of the most basic things--clothing and diapers first, food obviously, and just some human contact and love would be most welcome, I am sure. Anyway, the radio station is conducting a fund-raiser called Cards for Katrina--they are asking for gift cards in any amount for restaurants, stores, gas stations, etc. Blockbuster and Best Buy are probably not necessities right now, but hey, if that's all you've got to give, I'm sure it would be appreciated. Most importantly, these people need our prayers and compassion. My mind can not even fathom what they are going through.
www.ksbj.org is the website in case you're interested.
Well, whenever something is posted, let me know, Im trying to get a group from Office Depot to go and voulenteer. It might not be many people, but soemthing is better then nothing.
Ok, I called 211 this morning and left my name, number, and qualificaitons. I urge anyone who wants to volunteer to do the same. I don't know how well organized they are and if I should expect a call back or not, but I'm going to keep trying to find some way to help. Money isn't really an option for me, but I want to help.
Once again, if anyone has any info please keep it posted in here.
A few people here at work suggested just showing up at Kelly or another shelter and telling someone you wanted to help. I don't know how good of an idea that is or not but I just thought I'd throw it out there.
I think in the next couple days, the specifics will come out on how to volunteer.
I know that you could probably call the Food Bank and they could give info on how to volunteer there.
They are not letting people in.
Yes i am willing to donate all my time right now to helping these people when someone finds out what the deal is please pm me so i can just read that right away thanks
The United way just called me back. They are in the process of gathering info on the people who have called them in regards to office skills, medical skills, and anything else you have to offer.
So, if you want to volunteer you need to call 211 to get the ball rolling. They have had a large response, and that makes me happy.
The lady also told me to call the Food Bank because they need people NOW. I'm going to go by there tomorrow to help with the food sorting.
Does the 211 number have people manning the phones 24/7? Do you just leave a message? How does it work?
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