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HOW TO HELP/ INFORMATION
Temporary School Enrolment
For assistance in identifying the closest school to your location, call 713-892-6699 weekdays from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Students living in temporary living arrangements due to loss of housing will most likely qualify as "homeless" students and may enroll in the school district where they are physically present without proof of residence. Parents temporarily housed within HISD's borders can go to the school nearest their temporary residence to enroll their school-age children.
Donations and fund-raisers
- Astrodome- ARAMARK is in need of volunteers to hel[ at the Astrodome with serving food and beverages to the Hurrican Katrina evacuees. Please reply to brant-jesse@aramark.com or blackford-fred@aramark.com
- The Houston Food Bank needs volunteers and paper goods, cleaning supplies, bottled water, peanut butter, heat-and-eat foods, single-serving foods and snacks that don't require refrigeration, and cash. Information: 713-223-3700 or houstonfoodbank.org/katrina.htm.
- KSBJ-FM and the Greater Houston YMCA are collecting prepaid grocery, gasoline and phone cards. Donations will be accepted today at Sharpstown Mall, Thursday at Memorial City Mall and Friday at Almeda Mall, noon-7 p.m. each day. Houston-area YMCAs will accept cards through September.
- The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston will conduct a special collection at weekend Masses. Funds will go to Catholic Charities USA.
- The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston is accepting tax-deductible donations at www.houstonjewish.org or Jewish Federation of Greater Houston Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Fund, 5603 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX 77096.
- The Islamic Circle of North America is taking donations at www.icna.org and by mail at ICNA, P.O. Box 572181, Houston, TX 77257.
- The West Houston Church of Christ, 17100 West, is collecting phone, gas and grocery cards through September for distribution to Red Cross shelters. Call 281-856-0001 or visit www.westhoustonchurch.org.
- The Katy Chamber of Commerce, 2501 S. Mason, Suite 230, Katy, is taking donations of goods and services. Visit www.katychamber.com or call 281-828-1100 for more information.
- The United Way Katrina Refugee Relief Fund will raise money for evacuees staying in Houston. Donations are to be made at any Amegy Bank of Texas or mailed to United Way Katrina Refugee Relief Fund, Account No. 3601021, Attn. Teller, P.O. Box 27459 Houston, TX 77227.
- To volunteer your time or donate bedding or other items, call the United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast at 713-957-4357 or 800-833-5948 or call 211
- The East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry Food Pantry, 425 Stafford Run in Stafford, is collecting nonperishable foods 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 281-261-1006.
- The Greater Southwest Houston Chamber of Commerce, Intown Chamber of Commerce, and Galleria Chamber are excepting donations for the hurricane victims. All three Chambers are accepting men and woman’s clothing, baby supplies, pet supplies, canned food, bottled water and blankets.
Greater Southwest Houston Chamber of Commerce
6900 South Rice Avenue
Bellaire, TX 77401
The Galleria Chamber of Commerce
5075 Westheimer Ste. 660
Houston, TX
713-629-5555
The Intown Chamber of Commerce
3015 Richmond Ave Ste 200
Houston, TX
713-524-8000
Media and more
- The Buzz, KTBZ-FM (94.5), is auctioning off autographed guitars and rock memorabilia at www.thebuzz.com.
- Telemundo affiliate KTMD (Channel 47) and La Mera Mera KROI-FM (92.1) are collecting checks, payable to the Red Cross, as well as bedding, water, toiletries, new undergarments for children and adults, diapers, baby formula and first-aid kits at Telemundo offices, 1235 North Loop West.
- Randalls shoppers may add donations to the Spirit of Texas Hurricane Relief Fund and the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to their grocery bill through Sept. 11. Co-sponsored by KHOU (Channel 11) and radio stations KTRH-AM (740), KHMX-FM (96.5) and KKRW-FM (93.7).
- Food drive sponsored by KPRC (Channel 2) and H.E.B. Make donations 6 a.m.-6 p.m. at Channel 2, 8181 Southwest Freeway, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at several H.E.B. locations.
Religious organizations
- The Chabad Lubavitch Center, an Orthodox Jewish organization at 10900 Fondren, is seeking volunteers to provide Jewish refugees with hospitality, kosher food, clothing and emergency cash; 713-777-2000 or relief@chabadtexas.org.
- St. Luke's United Methodist Church is accepting donations. Send checks marked ``Disaster Response'' to the church at P.O. Box 22013, Houston 77227.
- St. Vincent de Paul Society, 2403 Holcombe, needs volunteers. Call 713-741-8234. Also needed are nonperishable food, clothing, new underwear, new children's sleeping bags, pillows, slippers, pajamas, crayons, coloring books, personal hygiene items and pet food. Drop off donated items, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, at Washington Thrift Store, 2020 Washington; Bellaire Thrift Store, 5236 Cedar; and Ozanam Outlet, 610 Memory Lane.
- Episcopal churches will take an offering Sunday to buy food gift cards for evacuees. Send contributions to Hurricane Relief, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 3203 W. Alabama, Houston 77098.
- The Union for Reform Judaism is collecting donations online at urj.org/give; mail checks payable to URJ Hurricane Relief at Congregation Emanu El, 1500 Sunset, Houston 77005.
- The Houston-based Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church is accepting donations through local Methodist churches. Online donations may be made at www.methodistrelief.org.
Share your home
Operation: Share Your Home is an organization founded in Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina hit. Its purpose is to match people willing to share their homes with evacuees who need temporary shelter.
Sports relief
- Texans owner Bob McNair has issued a $1 million challenge. The Houston Texans will match pledges contributed during tonight's game between the Texans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Details will be announced on KTRK (Channel 13) during the game broadcast.
Going home
Disaster aid
- To apply for federal disaster aid, call the Federal Emergency Management Agency at 800-621-3362; for hearing/speech impaired, TTY 800-462-7585. You can also apply online at www.FEMA.gov. Assist with all needs including: lodging, clothing, and monetary assistance.
Greater Houston Partnership- Helping business locate free office space in order to assist in keeping business running: ghp@houston.org 713-844-3600
MENTAL HEALTH:
- The Mental Health Association of Greater Houston, 713-522-5161
- MHMRA Neuro Psychiatric (Crisis) Center 713-970-7070
- Crisis Hotline 713-228-1505
Shelters
RED CROSS SHELTERS: Hotline Number is 1-866-GET-INFO (1-866-438-4636)
Shelter locations as of 5:30 p.m. Wednesday
Mont Belvieu Senior Center: 11607 Eagle Drive, Mont Belvieu (full - 112) Baytown Community Center: 2407 Market Street, Baytown (full – 250) Memorial Baptist Church: 600 W. Sterling, Baytown (full – 135)
Lee College Gym: 200 Lee Drive, Baytown
Missouri Street Church of Christ: 3400 S Highway 146, Baytown
Moody Methodist Church: 2803 53rd Street, Galveston
Spring Tabernacle: 3034 FM 2920, Spring (full – 200)
St. Peter Claver: 6005 N. Wayside Drive, Houston (full - 220)
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church: 18220 Upper Bay Road-Nassau Bay, Houston (capacity 250)
St Maximilian Kolbe Church: 10135 West Rd., Houston
Thurgood Marshall Elementary: 11433 Suburban Dr., Houston
Hilliard Elementary School: 6511 N. Wayside Dr., Houston
St. Mary's Catholic Church: 701 Church Street, Huntsville (capacity 200)
1st Baptist Church: 1229 Ave. J, Huntsville
New Life Central: 2104 Underwood, LaPorte
Fairmont Park Baptist Church: 10401 Belfast, LaPort
1st United Methodist Church: 4308 W. Dallas, Conroe (capacity 200)
1st Baptist Church: 906 Ave A, Katy
1st Baptist Church: 906 Ave, A, Katy
Kingwood United Methodist Church: 1799 Woodland Hill, Kingwood
Also a Red Cross information hotline number regarding locations of shelters is available for Hurricane Katrina victims. Call Red Cross 1-(866) GET-INFO. Local information Hotline number (713) 313-5480.
Pasadena: The Salvation Army East Harris County has opened a shelter at 2732 Cherrybrook Ln. in Pasadena. The phone number is 713-378-0020. They can use food, bedding, baby products and any other product one might need in a shelter. They do not need clothes. To donate, call 1-800 SAL-ARMY.
- The Star of Hope homeless shelter will keep its facilities open all night and day to feed and house Katrina victims. The locations: The Women & Family Emergency Shelter, 419 Dowling (713-222-2220); The Men's Development Center, 1811 Ruiz (713-227-8900).
- The Salvation Army East Harris County has opened a shelter at 2732 Cherrybrook, in Pasadena. Phone: 713-378-0020.
FOOD:
For Meals, call United Way's Helpline at 800-833-5948
The United Way, Target Hunger and the Houston Food Bank (713-226-4953) are distributing food and basic need items for those with Louisiana ID's at:
- North Channel Assistance Ministries - 13837 1/2 Bonham from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays and Mondays
- St. Peter Claver, 6500 N. Wayside 8:00 – Noon Thursdays and Tuesdays
- Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial – Free hot lunch from 11:00 a.m.to 1:00 p.m. from today through Friday (713-468-8356)
- First Baptist Church, 7401 Katy Freeway – Free Supper from 5 PM-6 p.m. 9/1- 9/4/05
10:00 am – 1:30 Pm Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 6-8 PM Wednesdays, East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry Food Pantry, 425 Stafford Run, Stafford
Free Dinner 6:00 PM 9/1-9/3/05 Deer Park First Baptist Church, 438 East 8th.
Copperfield Chursh, 8350 Texas 6 North. For food and shelter availability, call # 281-856-2273
Kosher meals from the Chabad Lubavich Center, 10900 Fondren; 713-777-2000 or relief@chabadtexas.org
11 Am – 2 PM Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Lnagston Family Center, 2814 Quitman
BAPS Care International is ready to start providing Indian Vegetarian food to anyone who are effected by Katrina. Their facility is located at BAPS Care International, 1150 Brand Lane,Stafford, TX –77477. They can also call me at 832.515.5645 or 281.499.7974 x102 or send me an email at vikram.patel@shell.com
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Public Libraries – To find your nearest Public Library branch, call 832-393-1313
ATTRACTION AND MUSEUM OFFERS – VISITOR CENTER
713/437-5200 - Ask for Visitor Information or http://www.visithoustontexas.com, then go to “Hurricane evacuees click here”
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