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Here is some more info for those of you looking for ways to help with the Hurricane Relief that are located in the DFW area.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Ticket (1310 AM) will be set up through 6 p.m. today at the Salvation Army's Disaster Relief Center, 9216 Harry Hines Blvd., to collect needed items. The most pressing needs are bulk food, water and new clothing.
Sachse First United Methodist Church, 1520 Blackburn Road, is collecting items to help the victims. Bring donations to the Family Life Center located directly behind the main building from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Tuesday through Friday of the week of Sept. 5. For more information, call 972-530-1005 or e-mail preacherruss@yahoo.com.
The Dallas Park Central Residence Inn, 7642 LBJ Freeway, is having free garage sales for victims staying at the hotel at both 1 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. Tuesday. Please bring clothes, toys, food, blankets, pillows and other items from around the house to the hotel. Anyone attending the sale will have to present an out-of-state license. For information, call general manager Melissa Van Sickels at 972-503-1333.
The Sachse Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association is joining forces with Park Lake Church , 3702 Sachse Road, to send a team to the New Orleans area to help with relief efforts. A group is leaving Friday evening, pulling what it hopes will be a full trailer of blankets, food, water and other supplies and then connecting with a service organization to help distribute items or help with debris and cleanup issues.
Sleep Experts will accept donations of bottled water and non-perishable food at any of the 19 metroplex locations through Monday, Sept. 5. Items most needed: bottled water, hand-held snack items such as granola, energy or breakfast bars and protein items such as beef jerky, peanut butter and canned meals such as hearty soups, stews, chili and pasta. Sleep Experts will arrange delivery of items to the hurricane victims currently in North Texas. Monetary donations to the American Red Cross are also welcomed at the Sleep Experts stores. Checks should be made payable to the American Red Cross.
The Garland Downtown Business Association, working with the Garland Jaycees, will collect monetary donations as well as bottled water, Gatorade, juice boxes, nonperishable food and toiletries. Collections will be made between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday at the Square in Historic Downtown Garland during First Saturday Trade Days.
The Bedford Fire Department in conjunction with the Bedford Professional Firefighter Association will be "filling the boot" in support of the Hurricane Katrina relief effort from 2:30 to 7 p.m. through Saturday at Airport Freeway and Central Drive. Cash donations are requested, but checks may be made payable to the Bedford Professional Firefighter Association or "BPFFA"; please write "Hurricane Katrina" on the memo line. For more information, call Communications Manager Mirenda McQuaggee-Walden at 817-952-2107.
Christian Community Action is organizing a community food drive to benefit victims of the hurricane Katrina. Non-perishable food donations and bottled water may be dropped off:
-From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Old Town Western Days (look for the CCA truck in Old Town Lewisville, in front of City Hall.)
-From noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at Christian Community Action Donation Drive Through, 128 South Mill St. in Lewisville.
-From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day (except Sunday) at Resale by CCA-Business 121 Lewisville, 2202 Business 121, and Resale by CCA-The Colony, 5000 Main St., Suite 270.
-For other locations, visit CCA online at www.ccahelps.org.
Vista Ridge Mall in Lewisville serves as a donation site for the American Red Cross and its efforts to assist those affected by Hurricane Katrina. A collection canister is located at the mall's customer service center. Carter BloodCare will be at the mall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday in an effort to help ease the blood shortage in the Gulf Coast area. Blood bank workers will be on the upper level, in the center court area near Bombay.
Wilshire Baptist Church has partnered with University Baptist Church of Baton Rouge, La., to provide Hurricane Katrina refugees with resources. Donations of cash are preferred, but new bedding items and toiletry items also may be brought to the church at 4316 Abrams Road from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Sunday. For more information, contact the church at 214-452-3100.
The Dallas-area chapter of the Louisiana State University alumni association will collect cash and checks for the American Red Cross at its football season kickoff party at 6 p.m. Sept. 10 . The event will be at Ben's Half Yard House, 7102 Greenville Ave. For information, call chapter president Stacey Little at 972-437-0310.
ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES
Allen Community Outreach: Accepting donations for flood victims who are in need of gas, food, clothing and shoes. The money will be used for basic needs as well as to provide emergency assistance (rent and utilities) for families relocating to Allen, Lucas or Fairview. Call the ACO office at 972-727-9131 or donate online at www.acocares.org with the designation "Hurricane/Flood Victim Relief." The ACO office, 301 W. Boyd, Ste. A, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Best Friends Animal Society: Hurricane Katrina relief fund will help the animal rescue groups and shelters of Louisiana and Mississippi provide fresh water, food, shelter and ongoing veterinary care for all of the animal victims. All money donated will go directly to the groups helping the animals. To donate online, go to https://www.bestfriends.org/donate/index.cfm?.
Catholic Charities USA: A collection will be taken throughout the United States. Gifts should be sent to 2005 Hurricane Relief Fund, Catholic Charities USA , P.O. Box 25168, Alexandria, VA 22313-9788.
Dallas: The city has set up a hot line for those who wish to donate money and/or volunteer time. Call 214-670-4275.
Children’s Courtyard: Early childhood education centers in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and Austin areas will provide discounted tuition for 30 days, then reassess the need for assistance following that window. The only requirement for admission is that the child be younger than 14 and have necessary documentation.
Council on American-Islamic Relations: has asked mosques and Islamic centers throughout the Untied States to hold special blood drives, prayers and fund-raising efforts for disaster relief. Muslim charities offering assistance to the victims include Islamic Relief and ICNA Relief.
Mesquite Championship Rodeo: Ffree reserved grandstand admission for the balance of its season to residents of the states affected by the storm. Refugees must present a valid driver’s license. For the next two weekends, the rodeo will donate $1 to the American Red Cross with every paid admission. For more information call 972-285-8777.
North Texas Food Bank: Collecting ready-to-eat meals and water for hurricane victims but says money is needed most. For more information call 214-330-1396.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance: Contributions may be sent through normal mission-giving channels by designating gifts for one of the following accounts: U.S. hurricane response, DR000169; pastoral care, DR000161; church damage, DR000163. Gifts by credit card can be made by calling PresbyTel at 1-00-872-3283 or online.
Razzoo's restaurants: Nine locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are taking donations for the Dallas chapter of the American Red Cross through Sept. 11. Diners will have the option to add a donation to their check or pay with cash.
Red Cross: The Dallas area chapter also is seeking donations to help hurricane victims at 1-800-HELP NOW (435-7669) or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish). Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to the Dallas Area Chapter, 4800 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75235.
Salvation Army: Donations of money, industrial-sized cans of vegetables, diapers, hand sanitizers, personal toiletries, flashlights, socks, insect repellent, baby formula, work gloves and plastic gloves to help hurricane victims can be delivered to 9216 Harry Hines Blvd. in Dallas. For more information, call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769).
Tom Thumb Food & Pharmacy: Working jointly with WFAA-TV to raise funds for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. "Spirit of Texas Hurricane Relief Effort" scan cards are available in all North Texas Tom Thumb store locations. Donations can be made with the scan card.
United Methodist churches: Collecting donations via offering plates, online or by telephone. The United Methodist Committee on Relief also needs flood buckets filled with cleaning supplies that people can use to clean their homes after floods and hurricanes. For information, call 1-800-554-8583.
WFAA-TV and The Dallas Morning News: Community relief fund with Chase and Bank One to benefit victims in all affected states through the American Red Cross. Donations can be made at Chase or Bank One locations in Texas. Checks should be made payable to the "Spirit of Texas Hurricane Relief Fund," with Hurricane Katrina Relief 2005 in the memo line.
HOSTING OPPORTUNITIES
Several North Texans have contacted DallasNews.com about opening their homes to victims of Hurricane Katrina. Following is a list of Web sites that indicate they are matching hosts with evacuees. We cannot verify their legitimacy:
Meetup: http://hurricane.meetup.com/1/
Craig's List: http://dallas.craigslist.org/roo/
Katrina Home: http://www.katrinahome.com/
Also, if you can take someone in, please call Linda White at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 214-887-3921. She is taking names and contact information.
WHERE TO GET HELP
Services for hurricane victims and refugees
Community Council of Greater Dallas: For social services assistance, call 211.
Red Cross Dallas: Dallas Area Chapter, 4800 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75235. Call 1-800-HELP NOW (435-7669) or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish).
Salvation Army: 5302 Harry Hines Blvd. in Dallas. Call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769).
Forums from WWL-TV in New Orleans: Post messages to search for someone, or to let others know you are OK. http://www.wwltv.com/forums/
Here is some more info for those of you looking for ways to help with the Hurricane Relief that are located in the DFW area.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Ticket (1310 AM) will be set up through 6 p.m. today at the Salvation Army's Disaster Relief Center, 9216 Harry Hines Blvd., to collect needed items. The most pressing needs are bulk food, water and new clothing.
Sachse First United Methodist Church, 1520 Blackburn Road, is collecting items to help the victims. Bring donations to the Family Life Center located directly behind the main building from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Tuesday through Friday of the week of Sept. 5. For more information, call 972-530-1005 or e-mail preacherruss@yahoo.com.
The Dallas Park Central Residence Inn, 7642 LBJ Freeway, is having free garage sales for victims staying at the hotel at both 1 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. Tuesday. Please bring clothes, toys, food, blankets, pillows and other items from around the house to the hotel. Anyone attending the sale will have to present an out-of-state license. For information, call general manager Melissa Van Sickels at 972-503-1333.
The Sachse Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association is joining forces with Park Lake Church , 3702 Sachse Road, to send a team to the New Orleans area to help with relief efforts. A group is leaving Friday evening, pulling what it hopes will be a full trailer of blankets, food, water and other supplies and then connecting with a service organization to help distribute items or help with debris and cleanup issues.
Sleep Experts will accept donations of bottled water and non-perishable food at any of the 19 metroplex locations through Monday, Sept. 5. Items most needed: bottled water, hand-held snack items such as granola, energy or breakfast bars and protein items such as beef jerky, peanut butter and canned meals such as hearty soups, stews, chili and pasta. Sleep Experts will arrange delivery of items to the hurricane victims currently in North Texas. Monetary donations to the American Red Cross are also welcomed at the Sleep Experts stores. Checks should be made payable to the American Red Cross.
The Garland Downtown Business Association, working with the Garland Jaycees, will collect monetary donations as well as bottled water, Gatorade, juice boxes, nonperishable food and toiletries. Collections will be made between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday at the Square in Historic Downtown Garland during First Saturday Trade Days.
The Bedford Fire Department in conjunction with the Bedford Professional Firefighter Association will be "filling the boot" in support of the Hurricane Katrina relief effort from 2:30 to 7 p.m. through Saturday at Airport Freeway and Central Drive. Cash donations are requested, but checks may be made payable to the Bedford Professional Firefighter Association or "BPFFA"; please write "Hurricane Katrina" on the memo line. For more information, call Communications Manager Mirenda McQuaggee-Walden at 817-952-2107.
Christian Community Action is organizing a community food drive to benefit victims of the hurricane Katrina. Non-perishable food donations and bottled water may be dropped off:
-From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Old Town Western Days (look for the CCA truck in Old Town Lewisville, in front of City Hall.)
-From noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at Christian Community Action Donation Drive Through, 128 South Mill St. in Lewisville.
-From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day (except Sunday) at Resale by CCA-Business 121 Lewisville, 2202 Business 121, and Resale by CCA-The Colony, 5000 Main St., Suite 270.
-For other locations, visit CCA online at www.ccahelps.org.
Vista Ridge Mall in Lewisville serves as a donation site for the American Red Cross and its efforts to assist those affected by Hurricane Katrina. A collection canister is located at the mall's customer service center. Carter BloodCare will be at the mall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday in an effort to help ease the blood shortage in the Gulf Coast area. Blood bank workers will be on the upper level, in the center court area near Bombay.
Wilshire Baptist Church has partnered with University Baptist Church of Baton Rouge, La., to provide Hurricane Katrina refugees with resources. Donations of cash are preferred, but new bedding items and toiletry items also may be brought to the church at 4316 Abrams Road from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Sunday. For more information, contact the church at 214-452-3100.
The Dallas-area chapter of the Louisiana State University alumni association will collect cash and checks for the American Red Cross at its football season kickoff party at 6 p.m. Sept. 10 . The event will be at Ben's Half Yard House, 7102 Greenville Ave. For information, call chapter president Stacey Little at 972-437-0310.
ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES
Allen Community Outreach: Accepting donations for flood victims who are in need of gas, food, clothing and shoes. The money will be used for basic needs as well as to provide emergency assistance (rent and utilities) for families relocating to Allen, Lucas or Fairview. Call the ACO office at 972-727-9131 or donate online at www.acocares.org with the designation "Hurricane/Flood Victim Relief." The ACO office, 301 W. Boyd, Ste. A, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Best Friends Animal Society: Hurricane Katrina relief fund will help the animal rescue groups and shelters of Louisiana and Mississippi provide fresh water, food, shelter and ongoing veterinary care for all of the animal victims. All money donated will go directly to the groups helping the animals. To donate online, go to https://www.bestfriends.org/donate/index.cfm?.
Catholic Charities USA: A collection will be taken throughout the United States. Gifts should be sent to 2005 Hurricane Relief Fund, Catholic Charities USA , P.O. Box 25168, Alexandria, VA 22313-9788.
Dallas: The city has set up a hot line for those who wish to donate money and/or volunteer time. Call 214-670-4275.
Children’s Courtyard: Early childhood education centers in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and Austin areas will provide discounted tuition for 30 days, then reassess the need for assistance following that window. The only requirement for admission is that the child be younger than 14 and have necessary documentation.
Council on American-Islamic Relations: has asked mosques and Islamic centers throughout the Untied States to hold special blood drives, prayers and fund-raising efforts for disaster relief. Muslim charities offering assistance to the victims include Islamic Relief and ICNA Relief.
Mesquite Championship Rodeo: Ffree reserved grandstand admission for the balance of its season to residents of the states affected by the storm. Refugees must present a valid driver’s license. For the next two weekends, the rodeo will donate $1 to the American Red Cross with every paid admission. For more information call 972-285-8777.
North Texas Food Bank: Collecting ready-to-eat meals and water for hurricane victims but says money is needed most. For more information call 214-330-1396.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance: Contributions may be sent through normal mission-giving channels by designating gifts for one of the following accounts: U.S. hurricane response, DR000169; pastoral care, DR000161; church damage, DR000163. Gifts by credit card can be made by calling PresbyTel at 1-00-872-3283 or online.
Razzoo's restaurants: Nine locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are taking donations for the Dallas chapter of the American Red Cross through Sept. 11. Diners will have the option to add a donation to their check or pay with cash.
Red Cross: The Dallas area chapter also is seeking donations to help hurricane victims at 1-800-HELP NOW (435-7669) or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish). Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to the Dallas Area Chapter, 4800 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75235.
Salvation Army: Donations of money, industrial-sized cans of vegetables, diapers, hand sanitizers, personal toiletries, flashlights, socks, insect repellent, baby formula, work gloves and plastic gloves to help hurricane victims can be delivered to 9216 Harry Hines Blvd. in Dallas. For more information, call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769).
Tom Thumb Food & Pharmacy: Working jointly with WFAA-TV to raise funds for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. "Spirit of Texas Hurricane Relief Effort" scan cards are available in all North Texas Tom Thumb store locations. Donations can be made with the scan card.
United Methodist churches: Collecting donations via offering plates, online or by telephone. The United Methodist Committee on Relief also needs flood buckets filled with cleaning supplies that people can use to clean their homes after floods and hurricanes. For information, call 1-800-554-8583.
WFAA-TV and The Dallas Morning News: Community relief fund with Chase and Bank One to benefit victims in all affected states through the American Red Cross. Donations can be made at Chase or Bank One locations in Texas. Checks should be made payable to the "Spirit of Texas Hurricane Relief Fund," with Hurricane Katrina Relief 2005 in the memo line.
HOSTING OPPORTUNITIES
Several North Texans have contacted DallasNews.com about opening their homes to victims of Hurricane Katrina. Following is a list of Web sites that indicate they are matching hosts with evacuees. We cannot verify their legitimacy:
Meetup: http://hurricane.meetup.com/1/
Craig's List: http://dallas.craigslist.org/roo/
Katrina Home: http://www.katrinahome.com/
Also, if you can take someone in, please call Linda White at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 214-887-3921. She is taking names and contact information.
WHERE TO GET HELP
Services for hurricane victims and refugees
Community Council of Greater Dallas: For social services assistance, call 211.
Red Cross Dallas: Dallas Area Chapter, 4800 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75235. Call 1-800-HELP NOW (435-7669) or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish).
Salvation Army: 5302 Harry Hines Blvd. in Dallas. Call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769).
Forums from WWL-TV in New Orleans: Post messages to search for someone, or to let others know you are OK. http://www.wwltv.com/forums/