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September 6, 2005
Important Katrina Aid Updates
The DC Red Cross has reached its capacity for donations at the Armory and asks that you NOT BRING ANY MORE ITEMS AT THIS TIME. They have asked that you make cash donations to the American Red Cross, which will provide the most aid in the fastest and most efficient way. They've also asked that local volunteers not just "show up" at the Armory to help. You need to call 202.727.1000 to be placed in the (huge and growing) database managed by Serve DC. Then they will contact you when they are ready for you. If I hear more updates on the Armory situation, I will post them here.
Also... those of you who want to give maternity clothes and baby items to the Baton Rouge church housing displaced mothers... Here's an update from a local organizer, with a drop-off spot in NW DC:
"Due to a great yet overwhelming response, here's the new drop off location. I spoke with the church in Baton Rouge this morning (Monday, Sept. 5th) and they still need maternity clothes, pregnancy books, baby clothes ( 0 - 12 months), diapers and all the baby "stuff" that goes along with having a 0 to 12 month old.
Thanks for helping. Our church has agreed to serve as a drop off point. You may drop off items Tuesday - Friday from 8 to 5. If you need Saturday hours or another time not listed, please email me at karenstrider@msn.com and I'll arrange another time for you:
Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church
3401 Nebraska Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20016
202.363.4900
www.mmumc-dc.org
The church is located at 3401 Nebraska Ave. NW at the intersection of
Nebraska and New Mexico Avenues, NW, one block west of Massachusetts Ave. and Ward Circle, across from The American University. The nearest metro stop is Tenleytown."
I've also learned of a La Leche League Safe House for women and their babies. They can use donated items. Here's the announcement:
"Hi LLL Leaders, Members, and Group Moms --
LLL has set up a Hurricane "safe house" and donation center in the home of Laura Wright, who has a 5000 square foot shop space and is a LLL Leader. Any and all donations to LLL Leaders and members can go to this address, given below. I talked with Karen Z, The ACL for AL, and LA and asked her what was needed she said ANYTHING THAT A HOUSEHOLD OF SMALL CHILDREN WOULD NEED OR COULD USE.
Clothes, dry snack foods, diapers, kitchen stuff, bedding, camping supplies, stuff to keep the children busy. You get the idea...ANYTHING. Laura's house will be the "LLL Target", a place where LLL leaders and members can go to start over. She has a crew ready to organize your donations.
THE ADDRESS FOR THE LLL SAFE HOUSE IS:
LAURA WRIGHT
C/O LLL RELIEF SUPPLIES
P.O. BOX 720514
Byram, Mississippi 39272-0514"
Posted by Sarah at September 6, 2005 11:53 AM.
