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Katrina Relief Effort Info


ICNA Relief-Helping-Hand
P.O. Box 572181, Houston, TX 77257 icna.org
A division of the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) -- a humanitarian relief and development organization. Providing assistance like food and shelter to many, including about 150 displaced Muslim families in Baton Rouge. ICNA Relief-Helping-Hand has allocated $250,000 for this specific effort and is appealing for additional donations.

Bering Omega Community Services
Bering Omega is hosting "drop-off" sites at their residential hospice (602 Branard) and at their adult day care center (1429 Hawthorne) for anyone who wishes to bring donations for the hurricane victims. They are collecting personal grooming items such as shampoo, soap, lotion, tooth brushes and toothpaste, and also linens, towels, sheets, pillows, as well as miscellaneous items like towelettes, diapers, and bottled water. People may bring their donations to either the care center between the hours of 7am and 5pm, or to Omega House on Branard Street, which is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Red Cross ? Bay Area Shelters
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
18220 Upper Bay Rd, Nassau Bay
Donations accepted 8am-8pm at the main entrance

Most needed items: bottled water, soda, juice, individual snack items.
They are also accepting donations of towels, washcloths, soap, shampoo, deodorant, razors, feminine hygiene products, diapers, babywipes, bottles, formula, paper plates, napkins, disposable utensils.
They are also taking volunteers to assist at shelter. Go to gdlc.org to register.

Moody Methodist Church
2803 53rd Street, Galveston
Phone: 409-744-4526

Accepting donations of sheets, blankets, sleeping bags, clothing in good condition (need more mens clothes), new underwear (children and adults), shoes, school supplies, bottled water and drinks, non-perishable foods, toiletries (hygiene and feminine products), towels, washcloths, diapers/wipes, baby food/formula, and paper goods. Items can be delivered to Fellowship Hall (on Ave. U southside) from 8:30am - 9pm.
They also need volunteers to serve meals, clean up after meals, accept physical donations and sort through donated items.
Updates on website at moody.org

Clear Lake United Methodist Church
Accepting donations of food and cleaning products
Call 281-488-5110

US Coast Guard
The U.S. Coast Guard in Houston is asking for donations to help about 50 workers in New Orleans on rescue efforts who are running out of basic supplies. Donations can be dropped off at the Coast Guard office at Ellington Field. Needed items include: toilet paper, wipes, soap, first aid kits, bug spray, foot powder, bottled water, sports drinks, coffee, power bars, granola bars, cups of dry soup, sleeping bags and pillows, D and AA batteries.

United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast
The United Way Katrina Refugee Relief Fund assists local agencies that are caring for displaced victims of Hurricane Katrina. Contributions can be made at any of the more than 80 Amegy Bank of Texas banking centers. Visit any banking center and reference "United Way Katrina Refugee Relief Fund," Account #3601021 or mail to "Attn Teller, P.O. Box 27459; Houston, Texas 77227"

West Houston Church of Christ
Collecting gift cards (phone, gas, food, Wal-Mart, etc) in any denomination to be distributed to Hurricane Katrina victims in Red Cross shelters in Texas. The collection will extend through the month of September and cards may be brought to West Houston Church of Christ, 17100 West Road, Houston, TX 77095. For more info, visit westhoustonchurch.org or call 281-856-0001

Impact Houston Church of Christ
I-10 at I-45
Collecting goods to be donated to hurricane victims impacthouston.org for location and phone number
 

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