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re: Charity/Aid Thread: Where you can volunteer, donate, etc.
Posted on 8/18/16 at 7:34 pm to SlowFlowPro
Posted on 8/18/16 at 7:34 pm to SlowFlowPro
Performance is taking bulk donations at their fab shop on the corner of Perkins and Pecue. They have forklifts, storage space and night security. It gets distributed from there to churches in the affected areas by flatbed. They are vetting best they can any place they are distributing to. Church of St Amant and St Alyoishis(sp?) are two of them. There are many others. If anyone needs to get in touch with them email me at braindeadboxer@gmail.com
Posted on 8/19/16 at 8:51 am to braindeadboxer
In BR, what are some of the needs that shelters are asking for in BR?
I want to make a drop today
I want to make a drop today
Posted on 8/19/16 at 10:46 am to braindeadboxer
I'm in Bossier City so that's why I was asking for info on organizations. At the moment I'm donating proceeds of my sales on eBay to St. Matthew's Orthodox Church in Baton Rouge. It's the only one in the immediate area that actually help in situations like this. I just heard back from The United Way's central office in New Orleans about getting them on the list as well and they said they were checking into now. I emailed a reporter that had links to organizations PayPal accounts for donations, about reaching out to them to see if we can get them on the list as well. It truly amazes how little attention this getting and the pushback my wife is getting from FEMA. She's meeting ( via conference call ) with the head of Emergency Preparedness later today, to see if they can get this straightened out. She's actually on the phone trying to get people with the housing authority and other people with catastrophic losses to go to the meeting to plead their case. FEMA wants everything to go through a bid process because the way Katrina was handed. I know exactly what they're talking about but we got shite done. I was working for Bernhard Mechanical when Katrina hit. Jim Bernhard, who sold his stock in Bernhard to start The Shaw Group, was head Disaster Relief ( I forget what his title actually was ) for Blanco at the time until Shaw was given a 2 billion blank check to rebuild New Orleans. Needless to say, we got a new bunch of no bid work and you could see the fat cats lining their pockets. That being said, we got shite done quick! I was on Poydras a week after the storm. I watched Dick Cheney's motorcade go by the 2nd day I was there. A month later were working on 700 unit FEMA trailer park. Where is our President right now? He's golfing. I'm sorry for the rant but the whole time I'm typing this I hear my wife telling what she can and can't do. So sorry for the rant, just know our thoughts and prayers are with all those effected
Posted on 8/19/16 at 8:52 pm to LSUvegasbombed
quote:
the needs that shelters are asking for in BR?
Sorry been away from my phone all day and haven't gotten to check it much.
Hygeine products of all sorts(don't forget the ladies...)
Toiletries
Baby supplies (diapers, formula, wipes, baby food, pacifiers
Non perishables of any sort (can goods, bulk rice, bulk pasta and such are huge because the shelters can stretch them and feed tons of people. More people eat for the money spent)
Not the utmost priority but pet food is in demand at Lamar Dixon. Haven't been in contact with them since early yesterday so not sure exactly what they need.
Bleach and cleaning supplies are still hot. Especially in areas that are just becoming accessible
We've been getting a lot of water but it's always needed
Rubbermaid type totes for people to store anything salvageable in
Wheel barrows if you can get them
Flat shovels and shingle scrapers for scraping muck off of floors
Big trash bags
Pretty much anything is appreciated. Send me an email to braindeadboxer@gmail.com if needed
Posted on 8/19/16 at 10:10 pm to SlowFlowPro
If anyone knows a family who needs baby boy clothes let me know how to contact them.
Posted on 8/19/16 at 10:26 pm to braindeadboxer
Does anyone know where I can get gloves and breathing masks early tomorrow morning for our crew? Think we are good on tools. Preferably close to I-12 in BR or in Denham. Thanks
Posted on 8/19/16 at 10:34 pm to SlowFlowPro
Sorry if it has been covered, but anywhere in Hammond ?
We are trying to coordinate a load of random goods like bottled water, toiletries etc. friend s bringing from North MS and wanted to bypass big charities if possible.
We are trying to coordinate a load of random goods like bottled water, toiletries etc. friend s bringing from North MS and wanted to bypass big charities if possible.
This post was edited on 8/19/16 at 10:42 pm
Posted on 8/20/16 at 7:30 am to OceanMan
A group up here is collecting gift cards for Lowes, Wal-Mart, Bed Bath, etc. to send to colleagues in BR and Laf. areas.
Are the stores in the affected areas well stocked? I'm happy to send cards rather than actual items, but I want to make sure folks will be able to use them right away.
Sometimes the shelves get stripped during disasters.
Are the stores in the affected areas well stocked? I'm happy to send cards rather than actual items, but I want to make sure folks will be able to use them right away.
Sometimes the shelves get stripped during disasters.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 1:53 pm to SlowFlowPro
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This is a great organization I volunteered with this am and I hope to help again tomorrow afternoon and as often as I can
This is a great organization I volunteered with this am and I hope to help again tomorrow afternoon and as often as I can
Posted on 8/20/16 at 2:22 pm to SlowFlowPro
i have helped clean houses, but has anyone volunteered with red cross? what is it like? are hot girls volunteering too?
Posted on 8/20/16 at 2:31 pm to SlowFlowPro
First Baptist Church in Slidell for donations
Posted on 8/20/16 at 9:58 pm to Boo Krewe
I have not heard any good experiences with Red Cross.
And after having such a great experience with Samaritans Purse, I won't ever have to volunteer with the Red Cross if I have a choice.
And after having such a great experience with Samaritans Purse, I won't ever have to volunteer with the Red Cross if I have a choice.
Posted on 8/21/16 at 8:59 am to makinskrilla
Is there still a good drop off spot in New Orleans?
Posted on 8/21/16 at 10:11 am to SlowFlowPro
I'm planning to come in from Atlanta next weekend Friday the 26th. Based on what I've read so far it sounds like my best bet is to load the truck with as much in the supply lists here and register to volunteer through Samaritans purse.
Please offer any additional guidance!
Thanks and God bless my brothers and sisters in LA!!
Please offer any additional guidance!
Thanks and God bless my brothers and sisters in LA!!
This post was edited on 8/22/16 at 7:02 am
Posted on 8/21/16 at 9:13 pm to SuperSaint
I've heard similar stories regarding Red Cross
Posted on 8/22/16 at 6:10 am to SlowFlowPro
I have 5 drums of work gloves (cut resistant, nitrile, etc...) anyone have a good location for me to donate them?
Posted on 8/24/16 at 2:40 pm to SlowFlowPro
Anyone know what churches are taking clothes donations in BR?
Posted on 8/24/16 at 7:48 pm to BRIllini07
Broadmoor Methodist has a TON of people desperate for help and not enough volunteers to go around.
If anyone could, they can meet there starting at 8:00 Saturday morning and it would be greatly appreciated.
If anyone could, they can meet there starting at 8:00 Saturday morning and it would be greatly appreciated.
Posted on 8/25/16 at 11:15 am to pwejr88
pwejr88, is this still the case? Coming up with 20 guys Saturday and need a place to call home base, to cook/serve food, and will send guys out to work in houses as well as deliver food to homes.
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