Helping the Katrina disaster organizations...

[Yasmine Galenorn]

...both human and animal. Here are three agencies that can use disaster relief donations. Their sites will tell you how to donate/what to give. There are many more that will no doubt spring up to help, but here's a start.

Red Cross.Org (http://www.redcross.org/)
Second Harvest (http://www.secondharvest.com/)
The Humane Society of the US (animal relief) (https://secure.hsus.org/01/donate/?source=gabahk)


9/3: Edit to add:

The Houston SPCA is taking in hundreds of rescued animals and really needs donations:
http://www.spcahouston.org/spcahouston/


Yasmine :colorful:

[RowanMegaera]

Thanks for the links! I've been doing my part gathering supplies to send with the pilots here on base and I sent my own pilot husband to help, but I'm all about promoting the big relief organizations as well.

[narleymarley03]

This is a great way to get the help flowing.

[WtchyChick13]

Petco is also doing a fundraiser for the animals who were stranded or who were evacuated and need supplies:
http://www.petco.com/Content/Donations.aspx?PC=donations&Nav=158&cm_re=083005-_-hp3-_-hurricane (http://www.petco.com/Content/Donations.aspx?PC=donations&Nav=158&cm_re=083005-_-hp3-_-hurricane)

Or you can go to: http://petco.com (http://petco.com) to see the fundraiser link on the right-hand side.

[WtchyChick13]

The Humane Society of the US is also taking donations:

http://www.hsus.org/ (http://www.hsus.org/)


*link edited*

[ryv]

If anyone lives around the Charlotte, NC area, KISS 95.1 has several drop off sites for supplies that will be leaving sometime tomorrow...last I heard, they were on their way to filling up a 5th tractor trailer for Red Cross!!

List of stuff they need:
Water
Diapers
Formula
Batteries
Extension Cords
Chain Saws
Generators
Canned Goods and other drinks

[AutumnWitchie]

Local vets are already collecting pet care stuff around here. Several churches and other organizations are starting disaster relief localy as well. I won't donate to the Red Cross or United Way due to personal issues but I have no problem working with some of the local groups to gather food/baby supplies/clothing/money.

[Yasmine Galenorn]

Local vets are already collecting pet care stuff around here. Several churches and other organizations are starting disaster relief localy as well. I won't donate to the Red Cross or United Way due to personal issues but I have no problem working with some of the local groups to gather food/baby supplies/clothing/money.

Whoever you're most comfortable working with--be they national, local level, or whatnot. If you can help, please do. Right now those people are in dire straits (and the animals too). And it's going to get worse before it gets better. *sigh*

:hugz:
Yasmine :colorful:

[PropheticMonkey]

I just saw the latest reports from New Orleans.... http://www.voanews.com/english/2005-08-30-voa67.cfm (http://www.voanews.com/english/2005-08-30-voa67.cfm)

As a community we have to help the people that lost their own because of Nature's fury. Please post here if you plan to support and help the thousands by sending food, blankets, and most importantly to them. They need it more than we do right now.

[RowanMegaera]

Been there done that! I packed up a car load of stuff and dropped it off to the squadron here on base and my husband is on his way with his helicopter to help with the heavy stuff.

[PropheticMonkey]

http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/ (http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/)

for the people that need dry clothes and other things

http://www.uan.org/news/082805.html (http://www.uan.org/news/082805.html)

and another animal relief site

gods save those lives

[AutumnWitchie]

I've already bagged all of my 4 year old son's out grown clothes , the clothes I can't wear since I lost weight, gone through the cabinets for non-perishables. I'm giving an 18 pound bag of dry catfood and to the local vet's pet care drive. There'll be more as the organizations in the area get going. I went through a tornado 20 years ago and we lost everything, so I've been there.

[RowanMegaera]

Thank goodness! I just saw on CNN that the ship my husband's helicopter is on has arrived and been helping in New Orleans. He's temporarily assigned to the USS Bataan.

http://www.cnn.com/2005/WEATHER/08/30/katrina.recovery/index.html (http://www.cnn.com/2005/WEATHER/08/30/katrina.recovery/index.html)

[Shanti]

I cant. We are tapped out and actually running short for the next week and a half. We over gave to the Hmong refugee fund raiser this past Sunday.
we had no clue this was going to happen.

[Teresa]

I just saw the latest reports from New Orleans.... http://www.voanews.com/english/2005-08-30-voa67.cfm (http://www.voanews.com/english/2005-08-30-voa67.cfm)

As a community we have to help the people that lost their own because of Nature's fury. Please post here if you plan to support and help the thousands by sending food, blankets, and most importantly to them. They need it more than we do right now.
Already did that early this morning as well as going uptown to help load up the 18 wheelers that will be carrying things down from Charlotte to them. They need:
Canned Food
Bottled Water
Blankets
Clothes
Soap
Shampoo
Deodorant
Tooth Paste
Tooth Brushes
Combs
Diapers
Baby Food
Formula
Juices
Socks
New Underwear
Pillows
Flashlights
Batteries
Hand Crank can openers
Towels
Wash Clothes etc

[Agaliha]

I started thinking about all the poor animals dead and alone and probably dying and I almost started to cry! It's SO sad. I get images of kittens struggling in waters and stariving to death and dogs wimpering. And the zoo-- Does New orleans have one? I hope not! There are so many endangered animals at zoos, sometimes they are the key to keeping a species alive.
I'm going to be depressed now...
I'm sorry that I come off caring only about the animals, but I have a stronger connection to them then people at times. I am sad for all the people and wish that things were not how they were.
I think I might donate to the Humane Society...

They do have a zoo and NOW I am bawling. Look:
http://www.auduboninstitute.org/zoo/tour_rhino.php (http://www.auduboninstitute.org/zoo/tour_rhino.php)
They just had a cute baby rhino and now the baby is probably dead
They have white tigers, elepants, jaguars, gorillas
:wah:

Does anyone know if it they are all dead???????

[Isil Darkmoon]

http://mystfire.net/katforum/index.php (http://mystfire.net/katforum/index.php) is a new forum that launced like... half an hour ago... that seems to be of great logic to me.

It's just folks posting things--offering shelter, help with pets, food, clothing, other resources, networking to find out if loved ones are OK, and trying to get as much news in and out as possible.

Also DON'T FORGET oneof the most valuable orginizations you can donate to is your LOCAL BLOOD BANK. There's going to be a lot of blood needed, now, and six weeks from now, and possibly six months from now.

If you've thought your'e ineligable, check the criteria again. They've been loosened since the last time I checked a couple years ago, so people that thought they were disqualified may not be anymore.

MCC and I are going in to donate tomorrow. :twitch: (ye gods I hate needles. But it seems like the least we can do.)

[WtchyChick13]

I started thinking about all the poor animals dead and alone and probably dying and I almost started to cry! It's SO sad. I get images of kittens struggling in waters and stariving to death and dogs wimpering. And the zoo-- Does New orleans have one? I hope not! There are so many endangered animals at zoos, sometimes they are the key to keeping a species alive.
I'm going to be depressed now...
I'm sorry that I come off caring only about the animals, but I have a stronger connection to them then people at times. I am sad for all the people and wish that things were not how they were.
I think I might donate to the Humane Society...

They do have a zoo and NOW I am bawling. Look:
http://www.auduboninstitute.org/zoo/tour_rhino.php (http://www.auduboninstitute.org/zoo/tour_rhino.php)
They just had a cute baby rhino and now the baby is probably dead
They have white tigers, elepants, jaguars, gorillas
:wah:

Does anyone know if it they are all dead???????

I don't know about the animals there but there has been a tremendous loss of animal life down there. One of the aquariums is no longer and they showed, well, I won't say what they showed....but I did read a wonderful story that Yasmine Galoran posted in the Energy Thread: Furble Energy about a woman taking in pets that had to be evacuated and I love the story on the news about the two dolphins who were saved with the help of a hotel swimming pool. :)

By the way just to let you all know: I'm going to be starting my own animal fundraiser that I'd hoped to get up here tonight, but by the time I finished finding some graphics, the place was down for maintenance. It'll be another way to get the funds to the animal groups and also to get the message out for the future. And it actually got me thinking of starting my own non-profit, but I'm going to have to do a LOT of research on doing that before I can make it official.

Love and light to all of you!!! :hugz:

[WtchyChick13]

Update on the Audubon Zoo:

http://news.mongabay.com/2005/0830-new_orleans_aquarium.html (http://news.mongabay.com/2005/0830-new_orleans_aquarium.html)

[RowanMegaera]

Update on the Audubon Zoo:

http://news.mongabay.com/2005/0830-new_orleans_aquarium.html (http://news.mongabay.com/2005/0830-new_orleans_aquarium.html)

That is such a relief!

[Ptah]

I live in the Dallas,Texas area, if anyone knows anybody displaced by Katrina, get in touch with me (private message) or have them get in touch with me, ASAP. I could have a place for a small pagan refugee family (possibly 2) to stay temporarily, until things get sorted out. Being retired, I can also help with local placement of any refugees, through the local gov. agencies and (if pagan) through our local pagan community.

[edenbolake]

Is there anyone on this forum from Ms or New Orleans that needs a place to stay. If so please, contact me

blessings Lady Edenbolake

[Yasmine Galenorn]

I cant. We are tapped out and actually running short for the next week and a half. We over gave to the Hmong refugee fund raiser this past Sunday.
we had no clue this was going to happen.

You give with your heart, too, Shanti. You care so much about the animals and people down there. Sometimes people can't donate material goods, but you care, and that matters. :hugz: You can only do so much, so you do what you can, where you can.

Also, Lowes will match customer donations to the relief fund up to $1,000,000, so if you donate there, they'll put in money too. http://money.cnn.com/services/tickerheadlines/prn/200508291655PR_NEWS_USPR_____CLM073.htm

And, some corporations will match funds too. Ask your employer if they have a program for that.

Yasmine :colorful:

[RowanMegaera]

Here is a program that's based in Pensacola, but they're taking registrations from people all over to match them with refugees:

Operation Open Heart/Open Home
(A program through Cat Country Cares / Cat Country 98.7 FM)
To participate in Operation Open Heart/Open Home click here

Designed to be a clearing house to match those people who are refugees from Hurricane Katrina, "stranded" in Cat Country awaiting news as to when they can go home, and those individuals in our community who are willing to open their homes to families in this time of crisis.

A hotline has been established for both those in need and those willing to give assistance. Joe Rainey, who may be best known for his extensive fundraising efforts including Relay for Life, has volunteered to oversee Operation Open Heart/Open Home. The hotline numbers to register, for either assistance, or help, are *****850-474-8626***** (or 850-474-8718). Diane Hawkins from the American Red Cross will be referring refugees to Operation Open Heart/Open Home as well.

Operation Open Heart/Open Home is only for those willing to offer assistance for no charge. IT IS NOT A MEANS TO PROMOTE RENTAL PROPERTY, HOTELS, OR RESIDENTIAL SALES. Please notify Cat Country 98.7 if you suspect that someone may be using our operation for personal gain or profit. All information given to Operation Open Heart/Open Home will be confidential.

Joe Rainey and Operation Open Heart/Open Home are also seeking volunteers to man phones and assist in the placement process at Operation Open Heart/Open Home. (Same numbers as above)

Cat Country 98.7 will be out and about in high-profile areas of the city (malls, shopping centers, etc.) throughout the rest of the week, taking donations for the American Red Cross. Listen to Cat Country 98.7 for details of locations, dates and times.

Thanks to everyone in the Cat Country Extended Family for your support!

[DragonsChest]

I was able to donate with no problem through PetCo's website, but the Red Cross's site is being hammered. It took me about two hours to get through. The donations, however, have been made.

I encourage all who have the funds to spare to donate to the organization of your choice. If you can't donate stuff, donate your prayers. Bless you all! _pounce_

[Old Witch]

I will help thru PetSmart and our local amimal rescue and SPCA...For the humans, our High School (yes, we are a small enough community that we only have one, I graduated from it along with all our kids) are in the procees of loading up one parents 18 wheeler with goods and they will be on their way in a day or so....I'm just concentrating energy on those poor people and animals down there...

[Rev R]

I grew up not too far from NO and Aowyn's brother is still somewhere in the city (we think).

To do our part my "band" Cognitive Dissidents is donating ALL profits from the sale of our music to relief organizations.
http://psychocosmic.com (http://psychocosmic.com)

Even if you don't have a lot of money, I'm sure you could scrape up a dollar to purchase a song.

[Agaliha]

That is such a relief!

I agree! I am SO glad the aminals in the zoo didn't die.
But there are other zoos...I'll have to check them too.
But it is still SO sad about the pets.

In case anyone is curious:

In mississippi there are two zoos listed:
one in Hattiesburgm-- which looks to be in the direct path of the damage. There was no info for that zoo.
And another in Jackson. And I don't know about that one either. It's a smaller zoo.

Alabama has more.
Welcome to the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo-- it was really damaged by Ivan too....
http://www.alabamagulfcoastzoo.com/ (http://www.alabamagulfcoastzoo.com/)

Birmingham Zoo and some other little ones.

[WtchyChick13]

I agree! I am SO glad the aminals in the zoo didn't die.
But there are other zoos...I'll have to check them too.
But it is still SO sad about the pets.

One reporter broke down on the air because she said she could hear the dogs barking inside the homes and there was nothing she could do to help them. :ack:

[Yasmine Galenorn]

NOLA has a missing persons/communications forum on their site: http://www.nola.com/forums/searching/

They also did an interesting look at 'what if'...the what if that's happening right now:
http://www.nola.com/hurricane/?/washingaway/

Yasmine :colorful:

[Felidae]

Also, our company just learned that most retail/wholesale compnaies are offering discounts for purchases by groups and organizations who are deploying people for relief or rebuild assistance.

We're sending a group out and got discounts on the camping supplies (tents, sterno burners, etc.) we purchased for the trip.

[WtchyChick13]

Ok, my shop is open...more items to come later including bumper stickers!

ALL profits from this shop will go to the Humane Society of the United States (http://www.hsus.org/index.html):

Don't Forget The Pet!!! (http://www.cafepress.com/no4getpet)

[Teresa]

I live in the Dallas,Texas area, if anyone knows anybody displaced by Katrina, get in touch with me (private message) or have them get in touch with me, ASAP. I could have a place for a small pagan refugee family (possibly 2) to stay temporarily, until things get sorted out. Being retired, I can also help with local placement of any refugees, through the local gov. agencies and (if pagan) through our local pagan community.
That is very sweet! :hugz:





Spoke with some higher ups in my company today and they gave me the go ahead to get some things rolling to send down needed supplies to the victims.Them telling me yes made my day.I was ready to argue my point but I did not have to.

I heard from my friends down there and they were able to get out. A co worker with whom I am very close has headed down that way he has family there.They have heard from the Aunt and neice and nephew but no one has seen or heard from his mother.I can not say that I blame him for trying to make sure his Mom is ok.I pray that she is found safe and sound.

[Cinnamon Girl]

Thanks for these links, Yasmine. I wasn't aware of Second Harvest but have donated both to them and the Humane Society. I'm off to Lowe's to donate there, as they are matching donations to the Red Cross, up to $1,000,000.

FYI in case anyone is planning to donate to the Red Cross, check with Lowe's or be on the lookout for other companies (e.g. grocery chains) in your area who may be matching donations.

My prayers are with all affected by this disaster.

[Old Witch]

I've gotta quit watching TV....Ken's sister and our neices and nephews live in NO...no word......

[DixieWitch]

What sucks is that all I can donate is clothes..some of the stuff that doesn't fit us or Tera. But there are no clothing drives going on here.

[Agaliha]

the things the humane society are doing to help the pets (http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/the_hsus_disaster_animal_response_team_deploys_to_hurricane_zone.html) (article)


Banners by HSUS to help pets (http://www.hsus.org/hsus_field/hsus_disaster_center/hurricane_katrina_donation_banners.html)
Put on your sigs and blogs and other places.

[AmericanMe]

Dunno if any here are reposts, but here is a list of relief links:

Network for Good (http://www.networkforgood.org/topics/animal_environ/hurricanes/?source=YAHOO&cmpgn=NEWS) (several links there)

These people are trying to start a network of people to open their homes to Katrina refugees:
http://katrinahomes.billhennessy.com/ (http://katrinahomes.billhennessy.com/)

Mercy Corps (http://www.mercycorps.org/)

The Hurricane Katrina Help Wiki (http://katrinahelp.info/wiki/index.php/Main_Page)

If you want to know the legitimacy of a charity, check out The Charity Network (http://www.charitynavigator.org/).

EDIT:

The Louisiana National Guard will be returning from Iraq in the next few weeks, many of whom are returning to destroyed homes. You can help then here:
http://www.soldiersangels.org/heroes/Operation_Katrina_Soldiers_Relief_Fund.php (http://www.soldiersangels.org/heroes/Operation_Katrina_Soldiers_Relief_Fund.php)

[Teresa]

What sucks is that all I can donate is clothes..some of the stuff that doesn't fit us or Tera. But there are no clothing drives going on here.
Salvation Army and Red Cross will take them!

[WtchyChick13]

the things the humane society are doing to help the pets (http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/the_hsus_disaster_animal_response_team_deploys_to_hurricane_zone.html) (article)


Banners by HSUS to help pets (http://www.hsus.org/hsus_field/hsus_disaster_center/hurricane_katrina_donation_banners.html)
Put on your sigs and blogs and other places.


And remember, my shop: Don't Forget The Pet!!! (http://www.cafepress.com/no4getpet)

ALL profits will go to the Humane Society while the items will help to get the word out!!! :)

[enchancea]

Im having a hard time donating to any of these sites. All I have is paypal and I cant find anywhere that will take it.

[WtchyChick13]

Im having a hard time donating to any of these sites. All I have is paypal and I cant find anywhere that will take it.

I'm workin' on that for you. ;)


In the meantime, let me add another link: http://national.unitedway.org/ (http://national.unitedway.org/)

[WtchyChick13]

Im having a hard time donating to any of these sites. All I have is paypal and I cant find anywhere that will take it.


Ok, I found a wonderful organization called Noah's Wish. They specialize in helping animals during disasters...that's all they do and what they do. AND they take donations via PayPal!

Here is their website so that you can get better aquainted with them: http://www.noahswish.com/index.htm (http://www.noahswish.com/index.htm)

Good luck!!! :)

[enchancea]

Thanks, I read over their site and donated

[AutumnWitchie]

The EMCs(electric membership corperations) in this part of the state started sending trucks and people to help repair electricty yesterday. The area hospitals are taking as many evacuated patients as they can. Some of the area volunteer fire departments are planning BBQ/chicken plate sales and other fundraising activities.

[indebted]

Ways to Help:

1. The American Red Cross has mounted the largest mobilization of resources in its history for a single natural disaster. As victims of this disaster begin to rebuild their homes and lives, the Red Cross is by their side to provide safe refuge, food, emergency healthcare, mental health counseling and other assistance. Please either click to donate to the Red Cross. If you wish to donate by mail, send your contribution to:

American Red Cross
Disaster Relief
P.O. Box 37243
Washington, DC 20013


To Donate By Phone: Call # (800) HELP-NOW

2. Volunteer with your local Red Cross Chapter.
Red Cross chapters nationwide are always in need of trained volunteers to help serve their communities. For more information on volunteering for this or future disasters, please contact your local Red Cross Chapter which can be located by visiting www.redcross.org/donate/volunteer (www.redcross.org/donate/volunteer) and entering your zip code in the gray Chapter Locator box at the top of the page.

3. Salvation Army
Currently, the Salvation Army is providing relief to residents and first responders in Hattiesburg, Miss., Mobile, Ala., and New Orleans, La. Additional Salvation Army emergency disaster services vehicles (canteens) are staged in surrounding areas and are prepared to be deployed to other affected areas once emergency management officials determine it safe. The Salvation Army is prepared to serve 500,000 meals a day as well as provide emotional and spiritual support to those trying to recover from Katrina’s wrath. Donations may be sent your local Salvation Army earmarked “Disaster Relief,” made online at www.salvationarmyusa.org (www.salvationarmyusa.org) or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY.

4. Blood Bank
Make an appointment to give blood. Every two seconds someone in America needs blood. Blood used in an emergency needs to be on the shelves before an emergency occurs. Patients in your community cannot afford to wait for blood to be donated, tested and distributed - it must be ready before the need occurs. Blood is a perishable resource and must be replenished through regular donation. Make and keep an appointment today by calling 1-800-GIVE LIFE or visiting www.givelife.org (www.givelife.org) .

5. Federal Emergency Relief Agency (FEMA)
FEMA coordinates Federal response to this disaster. Find out more information at www.fema.gov (www.fema.gov) .

[Rhianna813]

Also, if you are looking to make a donation and work for a larger company..... check with HR to see if they have an employee matching program. This means they will match your donation dollar for dollar. If your company does not offer this ask friends and family too.

If friends and family can gather say $50 and then donate through one guys company who matches.... thats now $100 that is donated. The only down side and it's a small one, is individual donations would not be tax credited except the for the employee himself. But in some situations that is just not important.

Symantec Corp and Allstate Insurance have employee matching programs.

Rhianna

[WtchyChick13]

Thanks, I read over their site and donated


Oh great! I'm so glad I found them for ya'!!! (And in general--may have to add them to the blog. :D )




By the way, I love you guys so, so much for doing all of this. Just wanted to say that! _inlove_

[CloeOtter]

So glad this thread was here wanted to give a donation to help, just did through a link here. I feel alot better now, thanks for the links ya'll
Peace,
Cloe

[Exloration_La]

I think one of the food banks would be a good bet to donate to. The red cross has a history of scandal however:

http://www.apfn.org/apfn/WTC_red-cross.htm (http://www.apfn.org/apfn/WTC_red-cross.htm)

There is food waiting to be given the go ahead, and I'm wondering why it's not already there!

[Djinn]

For some more info on the Red Cross and its alleged corruption, try this thread. (http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?t=106318)

[WtchyChick13]

I think one of the food banks would be a good bet to donate to. The red cross has a history of scandal however:

http://www.apfn.org/apfn/WTC_red-cross.htm (http://www.apfn.org/apfn/WTC_red-cross.htm)

There is food waiting to be given the go ahead, and I'm wondering why it's not already there!


You already posted a thread about this and as far as I'm concerned, the Red Cross is still a fine organization.

[WtchyChick13]

Habitat for Humanity is also helping out--and they will be helping with the rebuilding once it's safe.

http://www.habitat.org/ (http://www.habitat.org/)

[la tortuga]

:S I'm part of the American Red Cross Club at school. We haven't been in school long enough to become an organization yet, so we're doing a school-wide donation box thing in the front of the school.

We don't have to ship anything out, yet, though, because I live in San Antionio, Texas and we're already getting victims sent here for shelter and food.

[Danustouch]

Effective 9/1: Members of the Hilton Honors Program (a frequent stay program with Hilton Worldwide, and it's subsidiaries) can donate their unused points to the Redcross.

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=88577&p=irol-newsArticleOther&ID=751425&highlight= (http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=88577&p=irol-newsArticleOther&ID=751425&highlight=)

HHonors Point Donation to American Red Cross

Effective September 1, members of the Hilton HHonors guest reward program who wish to contribute to the American Red Cross hurricane relief effort may do so by sending an email to americanredcross@hilton.com or calling their area HHonors Customer Service Center, detailing the number of points to be donated (must be in increments of 10,000; each donation of 10,000 Hilton HHonors points represents a $25 donation to the American Red Cross).

[Yasmine Galenorn]

Whole Foods Market is now among the companies that will match in-store customer donations (up to a total of one million dollars). Yay! We're dropping off our money there today--love the company and they can double our donation. http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/company/katrina.html

Yasmine :colorful:

[PoisonIvy]

The Fireman in every town around here stood out in the street and collected canned food,water and money yesterday afternoon. I told my hubby that I'd rather give it to the fireman that I do know, instead of calling in a donation to someone that I don't know. I know that my money will get to the people who need it!
I felt bad yesterday cause I didn't donate any food or water so I think that I'll go back to the store today and get some.

Many blessings,energies and prayers to everyone that's in need in The Gulf!!!!
I wish that I could do more!

[Faery-Wings]

And remember, my shop: Don't Forget The Pet!!! (http://www.cafepress.com/no4getpet)

ALL profits will go to the Humane Society while the items will help to get the word out!!! :)


Wtchy, I am doing a "fund raiser." A portion (gotta figure how much I can afford- but it will be most likely 50% of all sales) of my Pampered Pooch line will go to one of the Pet Donation Societies- I m looking at HSUS/Petco/United Animal Nations. If you have input onthe best one, let me know.
Also, I am going to link/banner to your cafe press site.

If anyone else has a banner/link that I can add to my website, let me know.

[PoisonIvy]

Ooo,Ooo! Pampered Pooch? Please tell me that's dog stuff! My little girl would love for me to get her some pressies!

[Faery-Wings]

Yes, I make an all natural bath bar , flea bar, shampoo, a paw salve. If I can I want to make up a new product (don't know what yet!) specifically for this. If you can think of soemthing else your pupp would like... :)

I am writing the newsletter now, as soon as it is finished and the website is updated, I'll post back. Thanks!!

[Faery-Wings]

website/newsletter and donation info is complete. http://www.faery-wings.com (http://www.faery-wings.com)

[Yasmine Galenorn]

Added a link to the first post in this thread--Houston's SPCA is opening its doors to hundreds of animals rescued from Katrina's waters, and needs help.

Yasmine :colorful:

[Mishka]

I'm wondering how they're responding to the needs of people's regular medication?

Also, I have a friend in need of a laptop. She runs a site for PTSD survivors/abused women. I found one on the net:
http://www.usa-bargain-laptops.com/refurbished_laptop_used_notebook.php?id=173 (http://www.usa-bargain-laptops.com/refurbished_laptop_used_notebook.php?id=173)

a used one but don't know how to tell if it's in good condition or not. Also, I don't know how to send anything to the shelter she's in. Does anyone know how this works?

[enchancea]

Got this in my email from a group:
No matter the situation, there are always some people who want to help, but do not want to send money. I have a solution. Tomorrow you are to go out and buy a pack of underwear. Then you mail it to this address:

CLEAN UNDIES (WOMENS, MEN, BOYS, GIRLS) SIZE ___
ASTRODOME
HOUSTON TX 77054

It is very important you to put the size on the outside of the package. It makes it easier to sort upon arrival. And should the Astrodome get too many of one size (this will probably never happen) they can simply forward the package on to another city housing refugees.

Think about if you've ever been camping or if you've ever been in the car all day on a long trip. Now think about these people, none of whom have had a bath since August 28th. It is a 74 hour bus ride to Houston, where they will FINALLY get to shower. Think how GOOD it will feel to put on a CLEAN pair of underwear, if nothing else. You can make this happen.

[PoisonIvy]

Yes, I make an all natural bath bar , flea bar, shampoo, a paw salve. If I can I want to make up a new product (don't know what yet!) specifically for this. If you can think of soemthing else your pupp would like... :)

I am writing the newsletter now, as soon as it is finished and the website is updated, I'll post back. Thanks!!


In the winter my baby scratches ALL the time! She doesn't scratch like that any other season. I think it's dry skin from the gas heat that we have in the house. I've tried everything on her and nothing helps! Sometimes I just wanna cry cause I feel so sorry for her.
I've used medicated shampoo from the vet.,conditioning shampoos,Oatmeal shampoo,Tea Tree shampoos,and Lemongrass shampoos. I have even rubbed Bag Balm on her(which is way too messy).
Do ya think that you have any shampoos that might help with dry skin,or maybe something that you can create?

[Faery-Wings]

pm'd you :)

[streghamadre]

For Dallas ISD:

To make contributions for school supplies and uniforms, make checks payable to DISD

and write school supplies or uniforms in the memo portion of the check.

Mail to:

3700 Ross Avenue, Box 40

Dallas, TX 75204





For Immediate Release: Sept. 5, 2005

DISD TO BEGIN TRANSPORTING STUDENTS, PARENTS FROM REUNION ARENA AND THE DALLAS CONVENTION CENTER TUESDAY AT 9 A.M.
Students To Be Enrolled At James, Anderson and Madison Schools In DISD

DALLAS*Superintendent Michael Hinojosa Monday announced the Dallas Independent School District, in a cooperative effort with Dallas County Schools, will begin transporting parents and students who are guests at Reunion Arena and The Dallas Convention Center to one of three campuses beginning Tuesday at 9 a.m.

Parents will have the opportunity to ride the bus to their child’s school, enroll the student, and then be transported to other schools if they have different aged children, and then be transported back to either Reunion Arena or the DCC.

“We want parents and students to know that school begins for these youngsters in the Dallas Independent School District Tuesday morning and we will provide the transportation they need to get these youngsters to school, and back downtown after school lets out,” Hinojosa said. “The important thing is we get these students to school and help them continue their education, while at the same time getting them the specialized services they need.”

Buses will begin picking up students and parents at Reunion Arena at 9 a.m. and then will make a stop at the DCC. From there, the buses will make stops at Daniel “Chappie” James Learning Center (elementary), Pearl C. Anderson Learning Center (middle), and then on to James Madison High School.

The bus stops will be located at the South/Flag Pole entrance of Reunion Arena and at the intersection of Griffin and Memorial (Entrance C) at The Dallas Convention Center.

Parents who need to enroll youngsters at more than one school will be able to do so throughout the day by boarding the buses and going on to the next stops.

Parents also will not be required to immediately prove their children have been provided the proper immunizations, nor will they be required immediately to provide a school uniform for their students. Assistance will be made for uniforms once a youngster is enrolled at a campus in DISD. All three schools identified, including Madison, require student uniforms.

Citizens wishing to contribute a free uniform or make a $25 contribution to the district’s uniform fund, may do so by calling 972-925-5555. The number will be manned until 7 p.m. Monday, and will resume operation from 8-5 p.m. Tuesday. Students in DISD are required to wear a white collared shirt with either khaki, navy blue or black pants or a skirt. Specifics about school uniforms also are available at www.dallasisd.org (www.dallasisd.org) .


pav's note - I freaking loved how they've called them guests and not refugees or evacuees.

[fangedeshana]

I'd like to add, http://speakup.oxygen.com/campaigns/neworleans/register/ce8b527b29ae382d3d5dddfcd94f12d9/ (http://speakup.oxygen.com/campaigns/neworleans/register/ce8b527b29ae382d3d5dddfcd94f12d9/)

For the people like me who literally have no money to donate, but want to help.