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August 31, 2005
Katrina Refugees Will Go to Astrodome
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/katrina_astrodome;_ylt=AqdlQSK.52VKV.UpfnYggLWs0NUE
I'm trying to get through to the Red Cross to find out about volunteering and will post the information here. In the meantime, gather up food, sleeping bags, pillows, clothes and other supplies such as toiletries to donate.
Update: Donations are being handled through the Salvation Army or call (713) 694-5688. Make sure to drop off your donations. If they are picked up by the Salvation Army, they will go into the Thrift Store system.
At some point, they may accept donations directly at the Dome. To volunteer with the Red Cross, call (713) 313-5480.
Sign up to volunteer at the Dome at www.harriscountycitizenscorp.com/volunteer. Thanks Stan for pointing this out!
Note (9/1/05 1pm):The Volunteer page for the Harris County Citizens Corp is not working. Keep checking back.
Posted by Lyn Wall at August 31, 2005 09:47 AM | Permalink
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Lyn:
The Red Cross is not taking volunteers for the Dome: they are only taking volunteers for their SW Freeway office phone bank. They are advising people NOT TO GO TO THE DOME ON THEIR OWN. Rather, as of Wed. eve, they and the County are urging people to volunteer through their web site at www.harriscountycitizenscorp.com/volunteer.
Stan Merriman
Posted by: stan merriman at September 1, 2005 06:59 AM