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The TVClubHouse: General Discussions ARCHIVES: 2005 Sep. ~ Nov.: Important Links for the recovery of Hurricane Katrina users admin

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Moondance
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I thought we could have just a thread for important links... donation, recovery, volunteer etc....

Maybe we can not comment just post links:-)



Moondance
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07-30-2000

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Dear Members & Friends,

It's a week now since we began what has become Best Friends biggest rescue
effort ever. Thank you so much for all your help and support.

There are several updates daily on the Best Friends website at
http://www.bestfriends.org. News about the work Best Friends, along with news
we're hearing from other organizations, plus resources and help lines, and a
section where you can post your own stories or news you come across.

Our main focus continues to be working with Jefferson Parish Animal Control to
bring animals to safe havens outside of New Orleans. Our team includes staff
from here at the sanctuary, from Best Friends Atlanta, and from people and
groups volunteering with us -- truly wonderful people all of them, including
veterinarians and other rescue groups.

LATEST UPDATES:

Today, we're hearing that local government is allowing people back into parts
of New Orleans for up to 12 hours - including to collect their pets.
Many people are choosing, instead, to turn pets over to shelters because they
themselves are homeless. We are receiving as many as possible and are
expanding our facilities accordingly.

Also, the National Guard is now involved in search-and-rescue and search-and-
recovery around the city, and they are rescuing animals, too, which is good
news. And other humane groups will be taking many of the animals collected by
the Guard.

MEDIA ATTENTION:

We're heartened that more and more of the media are highlighting the plight of
animals. CNN, NBC, ABC, and Fox are now in regular contact with us. USA Today
has been publicizing rescue efforts regularly, and many local radio and TV
stations are broadcasting news.

REQUESTS:

Continuing needs are posted on the Best Friends website, so please check there
daily.

Your donations, large or small, are much appreciated. The easiest and best way
to send them is through the website at www.bestfriends.org.

Today's special requests include warehouse space in Jackson, Mississippi; dog
bowls, buckets, etc.; and solar or propane-heated showers to bathe animals
(and people!). Other needs - for volunteers, supplies, equipment, etc. - are
also posted on the website.

SPECIAL THANKS for 2 generators, 7 trucks, tons of food, other warehouse
space, fuel, and other equipment. Details are on the website.

Thanks again from all of us,

Michael Mountain
http://www.bestfriends.org

Moondance
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http://www.redcross.org
866-307-6903



Moondance
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http://www.salvationarmy.org

http://www.tsasw.org/qso/healthandwelfare.asp
Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network



Moondance
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http://boards.news.yahoo.com/boards/
Hurricane Katrina message boards

Moondance
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07-30-2000

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http://www.petfinder.org/disaster/

Max
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08-12-2000

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http://bushclintonkatrinafund.org

http://mercycorps.org

http://nwmedicalteams.org

Max
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08-12-2000

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New Orleans Craigslist - Sections for resources, volunteer connections, looking for missing people, and more.

Ddr
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08-19-2001

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http://www.wwltv.com/ - newscoverage

www.katrinatracker.com

www.nola.com - local coverage

http://americaswetland.com/

Ddr
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08-19-2001

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http://www.shareyourhome.org/

Ddr
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08-19-2001

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Insurance Info: http://www.disasterinformation.org/

Ddr
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08-19-2001

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http://www.findyourneworleansemployer.com/

Ddr
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08-19-2001

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Comfort America Project organization is accepting clean sheets, blankets, towels and wash cloths at Comfort America Project, 7660 Woodway, Suite 550, Houston, Texas.

A Salvation Army warehouse housing donated items is in need of volunteers to sort and repackage donations. The warehouse is located at 978 Greenwell Springs Road, about two miles east of Airline Highway.

Warehouse support
A Red Cross warehouse housing donated items is in need of volunteers to sort and repackage donations. The warehouse is located at 978 Greenwell Springs Road, about two miles east of Airline Highway.

Baton Rouge Food Bank
The Food Bank is in crucial need of monetary and food assistance to help meet significantly increased needs. In addition to normal non-perishable food donations and to assist in supplementing the meals at the shelters, donate individually wrapped personal servings of chips, cookies, granola bars, candy bars, fruit cups and personal serving-sized bottles of water fruit juices, etc. Food Bank, 5546 Choctaw Drive, contact number is 225-359-9940. Monetary donations can also be made online at www.brfoodbank.org.

Pet Assistance
PETsMart is currently raising money through Petsmart Charities to aid in the hurricane Katrina disaster relief for the pets in need. To locate more information on Petsmart Charities, click on the link below: http://www.petsmart.com/charities/index.shtml

Pointe Coupee Parish
The Pointe Coupee Relief Fund account has been set up at Guaranty Bank to purchase medicine and special needs supplies for the evacuees in the parish. The account number is 08-1563-2. (225) 638-3192 and (225) 978-8367.

People with boats
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries wants potential volunteers offering to use their personal watercraft to call the department before going to the rescue area. They must be able to transport and operate their boats, have provisions for three days, including fuel, food, water and bedding and be able-bodied and capable of lifting 100 pounds. The telephone numbers are 225-765-2706 or 1-800-256-2749, ext. 0. Those lines will be answered from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays.

Women's Hope Center
The Women's Hope Center in Denham Springs needs diapers, wipes, formula, baby food, juice, car seats, baby bedding, new baby bottles, baby clothing. Anything a mother and baby/toddler can use. Drop off at 222 Veteran's Blvd. Suite C off Range Ave. today, Friday and Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (225) 665-0214 or (225) 665-0246. Monetary donations can be mailed to: P.O. Box 1240, Walker, La. 70785.

Ascension Parish donations
Ascension Credit Union, 2430 S. Burnside Ave., Gonzales, is accepting donations for Hurricane Katrina victims at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center. Monetary contributions also can be made to Operation Good Neighbor, United Community Bank, P.O. Box 850, Gonzales, La., 70707-0850. A donation information line will be activated Friday. The number will be (225) 647-GIVE. Those wanting to volunteer should call 211. Blankets, pillows, toiletries, clothing, baby diapers, toys, bottles and other necessities also are needed. Call (225) 621-2800 or visit trey@ascensioncu.org.

Lafourche Parish relief items
Kajuns for Katrina, spearheaded by state Rep. Karen St. Germain, D-Pierre Part, and the Pierre Part Knights of Columbus Council 5352, is preparing meals and collecting truckloads of relief items for New Orleans area refugees sheltered at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux.

Donations in Pierre Part
Residents may drop off clothing and bedding at Pierre Part Middle School, hygiene items and nonperishable food products at Too's Seafood and Steak House and monetary donations made to the Kajuns for Katrina fund at any Hibernia National Bank branch. (985) 252-0100.

Registered nurses
Baton Rouge General Medical Center needs registered nurses. These are paid nursing assignments. (225) 381-6464 or visit www.brnurse.com or www.brgeneral.org.



Reader234
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08-13-2000

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Noah's Wish Donation LinkPaypal

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

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BlackAmericaWeb.com Relief Fund to assist people that have opened their homes to hurricane victims.

Tishala
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08-01-2000

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BET Telethon for Hurricane Relief

Abby7
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07-17-2002

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For those who live in the los angeles area and would like to drop off items:

Hurricane Relief Housing

There is housing in Exposition Park for families displaced by Hurricane Katrina. For information, call Renae Garrett, LA's Poverty Sector representative, at 818-385-0161.

Hurricane Evacuees: Dream Center

Dream Center will be providing free food and housing for up to 6 months to approximately 300 evacuees from the Gulf Coast.

it is a non-profit, Faith-based organization that operates out of the former Queen of Angels Hospital in Echo Park.

To donate, go to www.dreamcenter.org or call 213-273-7100.

Clothing Drive

Astarte Woman By Design has organized a clothing drive for the hurricane victims. Donations can be made at the address below. For more info go to www.astartewoman.com.

Astarte Woman By Design
1462 E. 33rd Street
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(Clothing drive Sept. 10th Noon-2pm)

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On the news,here in los angeles, i saw a bus full of people getting dropped off at the Dream Center, former Queen of Angels Hospital. when the reporter asked a little boy (about 7 years old), "is she heavy?" (boy carrying baby on his side/hip).....the little boy said "no, she's my sister".