Any Galveston area posters/lurkers please read!

[Lisa0825]

Fw: Numbers Rising In Galveston Hurricane Shelter-Volunteers Needed

(I think I have blankets and some other stuff these people can use, If anyone else has extras, please think about donating, if you don't have a ride to drop off, I'm sure someone can go and pick it up, Thanks so much).

As of 2 p.m. today, there were 207 people utilizing the American Red Cross Shelter at Moody Methodist Church. This number includes 67 potential students. The director of the local Red Cross expects that number to reach 300 people by tonight. The district will be working with the Red Cross on registering these students (more details to come. We also plan to post this information on GISD-TV, Channel 17).

The Galveston Chamber of Commerce sent out the following information regarding needs for the Katrina evacuees. The district also plans to coordinate an effort to collect monetary donations for the American Red Cross to help (more details to come).


Volunteer Help Needed:


A special Red Cross Volunteer training class will be held tonight 8/31/05 at 7:00 p.m. at the shelter if you are interested in volunteering. Room 211


The following is a plan of action and list of needs as of 8/31/05 at 12:00 noon.


NEEDS: NON-PERISHABLE


Ø Large trash can and trash bags

Ø Bedding

Ø Blankets

Ø Sleeping bags

Ø Diapers

Ø Baby food

Ø Paper goods (plates, bowls, forks, spoons, knives, paper towels etc.)

Ø Diapers

These can be dropped off between 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. at Our Fellowship Hall/Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church located at 53rd and Avenue U Southside of the Building or Catholic Charities located at 1204 45th Street. Personal hygiene products and toiletries can also be dropped off at this location.



CLOTHING


All clothing donations should be dropped off at the Salvation Army located at 2228 Broadway. Please earmark for Katrina victims.


SPECIAL NEEDS:


Ø Mattress for a special needs person

Ø School uniforms (Children will be able to attend GISD schools.)

Ø Large shower facilities


There are also a great deal of people that need medication and oxygen. I believe they are working with UTMB on this.


CASH DONATIONS


Can be donated to the Galveston County Red Cross.


Finally, the email for the shelter will be [e-mail]. This should be up and running by September 1, 2005.


Thank you so much for your help.

Sincerely,


Christine Ruiz Hopkins, Public Information Officer

Galveston Independent School District

[phone], Fax [phone]

[babylonsister]

1. Lisa, I just sent this to hubby, asking

him to post it at work. I hope someone steps up.

[Lisa0825]

2. Thanks, I sent it to my whole office, and hope they'll pass it along too.

I also heard they may be opening up the convention center in TC.