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Transportation for 30 from Houston to Detroit
Our organization, Umoja-Nia, will arrive in Houston, Tx. on Sept. 16th and will leave on Sept. 18th for Detroit, Mich. Please leave your number and organization if interested to relocate temporarily or permanently. We will take approximately 30 people with us to Detroit. Housing will be provided as well as other agencies to assist. KenWtalk@aol.com
Frequent Flyer Miles Available for Hospice Clients
The Dream Foundation is responding to the needs of hospices in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama by setting up a designated frequent flyer miles fund. Partnering with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, as well as Odyssey HealthCare, the Dream Foundation will use the donated miles to reunite hospice families and fly volunteer caregivers to impacted cities. Dream Foundation (www.dreamfoundation.org) is the first and only organization that grants final wishes to adults.
Full size truck + framing, construction skills offered
I am offering my services to provide transportation, clean-up, supplies, etc to the hard hit affected areas from Katrina. I am from Colorado. I have a full size truck w/seating for 5 not including the bed. I am an experienced backbacker and can be self sufficient for at least 7 days. I can also provide basic framing/construction skills for make shift shelters, help with clean up, and help shuttle supplies/people to and from affected areas. I am available over the next 2 weeks beginning 9-3 and can get to the affected areas myself. My number is 303-875-2222.
Willing to Travel to Houston
would like to offer clothing and time to the people affected by the hurricane. I'm willing to travel to Houston this weekend,if necessary. Are there any people who came north (PA, NJ, NY, DE, or MD) whom I can help? Let me know at modeliam@juno.com.
Buses available in North Carolina
Hi, I'm Leron J. Moore of Sylvrron Travels in Goldsboro North Carolina and thought of sending a few busses down to New Orleans to aid in the relief efforts. I am certain that they could be useful. Please respond, and I will be certain that we can work out the arrangements.Email sylvrontravels@hotmail.com
North MS/Memphis area
I'm more than willing to provide transportation anywhere in northern Mississippi and the Memphis, TN area. With two cars my wife and I could carry up to 8 people at a time, could probably get more if needed. katrina.20.rytsarsky@spamgourmet.com
kankakee,IL area
I,m heading to houston this week with a empty pick-up.I will gladly haul any goods to the houston area to help the survivors of katrina. I live in houston and pass right by the asterdome and the convention center.you can contact me at e-mail at "katree2@sbcglobal.net or 1-815-690-1521.ask for brian I plan to leave by sunday or monday.
HELP US!!! VOLUNTEERS & BUSES NEEDED FOR KATRINA
VISIT US: http://katrinacaravan.org
HOUSTON / ATLANTA
If you or someone you know in Houston or Atlanta are in need of Emergency Transportation to Friends or Family in UNAFFECTED areas please call us at 866-829-7313. All volunteers please see below!!!
[If you need temporary housing please contact KatrinaHousing.org 800-917-3490 ]
People in New Orleans are being bused to Houston which is often farther from families and friends in unaffected areas. There are many people who did not have the resources to initially leave New Orleans and are now further from family/friends and arranged housing.
Our focus on putting people who have been rescued and registered into safe and friendly environments.
The main source of transportation will be buses from Houston and Atlanta, and possibly Lafayette to main metro centers and then individuals transporting evacuees to outer areas.
Our Mission: To transport evacuees, who are without transportation resources, from staging cities to family, friends, or coordinated housing in a safe and timely manner.What We Do: - Operate a nationwide volunteer-led transit network - Transport evacuees from staging cities to confirmed housing - Welcome and utilize untrained volunteers - Accept sponsorships for designated purposes only What We Don't Do - Coordinate temporary housing matching (please contact KatrinaHousing.org for this) - Operate Search/Rescue or enter disaster areas - Pay any of our volunteers or organizational staff - Accept funds for general unspecified purposes WHAT WE DESPERATELY NEED: BUSES BUSES BUSES BUSES
Volunteers who are in Houston and will be heading home to transport evacuees please call (718) 783-1453 ASAP -CONTACTS IN LAFAYETTE to Co-Coordinate Efforts in the Area \-SOMEONE TO DONATE A KINKO'S ACCOUNT OR KINKO'S CARDS -People with connections to those in the Red Cross and FEMA!!! -Individuals willing to make & take phone calls!!! -Individuals willing to organize fundraising for our Bus Pledges
-Coordinators in major hubs (Oklahoma City, Tallahassee, Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, DC) -Individuals willing to pick up at city centers and drive people to suburban and rural areas -Individuals traveling to the areas of devastation who can transport refugees back on their way home -Food and water supplies for bus trips -Walkie Talkies -Clip Boards -Paper - Prepaid Gas Cards
If you are able to help with any of these things please email us ASAP to let us know what you can do. Those who are willing to drive please say where you are and how far in miles you are willing to travel from where you live.
Please lets do this and help. On our way in we can bring supplies and other such things!!!! Let's actually get out there and do something. Imagine after everything that has happened not having the resources to get to your family.
Please email info@katrinacaravan.org
Sincerely,
Sarah Francis Katrina Caravan Rescue
