J&L Love Disney
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I know there is a Katrina Board already, but many of you wonderful past and future brides have been great to me on this board and have asked to help.
Here are a few phones numbers and internet addresses for organizations in my local area of Baton Rouge, LA. Basically, Baton Rouge is the closest area to New Orleans and we have grown to over 1 million people (almost double our local population) in a few days. Many military, FEMA and charitable organizations have set up here to help.
* local TV stations which have many links
www.2theadvocate.om
www.wafb.com
* Tax deductible donations to the Hurricane Katrina Displaced Residents Fund and the Hurricane Katrina New Orleans Recovery Fund are being accepted online at www.brac.org. Donations by check should be made out to the Baton Rouge Area Foundation and mailed or delivered to 402 N. Fourth St., Baton Rouge, La., 70802. (225) 387-6126
* www.brfoodbank.org (225-359-9940)
* http://www.petsmart.com/charities/index.shtml
* The Pointe Coupee Relief Fund account has been set up at Guaranty Bank to purchase medicine and special needs supplies for the evacuees in the parish. The account number is 08-1563-2. (225) 638-3192 and (225) 978-8367.
* The Women's Hope Center in Denham Springs needs diapers, wipes, formula, baby food, juice, car seats, baby bedding, new baby bottles, baby clothing. Anything a mother and baby/toddler can use. Drop off at 222 Veteran's Blvd. Suite C off Range Ave. today, Friday and Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (225) 665-0214 or (225) 665-0246. Monetary donations can be mailed to: P.O. Box 1240, Walker, La. 70785
* Ascension Credit Union, 2430 S. Burnside Ave., Gonzales, is accepting donations for Hurricane Katrina victims at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center. Monetary contributions also can be made to Operation Good Neighbor, United Community Bank, P.O. Box 850, Gonzales, La., 70707-0850. A donation information line will be activated Friday. The number will be (225) 647-GIVE. Those wanting to volunteer should call 211. Blankets, pillows, toiletries, clothing, baby diapers, toys, bottles and other necessities also are needed. Call (225) 621-2800 or visit trey@ascensioncu.org.
* Tax deductible contributions can be made to Operation Blessing's Disaster Relief Fund by calling 1 (800) 730-2537. This organization is a Salvation Army partner. Credit card donations can be made by visiting www.ob.org
I am also going to find out specific needs for local shelters and try to individuals who need help. As I have mentioned, my sister, Angela, has most assuredly lost everything. She has a special situation. She is mentally challenged and lives in a group home in the affected area. She, her house manager, Joyce, and 5 other house mates are in Tunica, MS. I will be in touch with them today to see what they need. I would appreciate anything that could be donated to them. My sister will be fine, but some of the women have no family to care for them.
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers, as well as your support. The people of Louisiana (and I know Mississippi) appreciate everything you can do.
Lisa
Here are a few phones numbers and internet addresses for organizations in my local area of Baton Rouge, LA. Basically, Baton Rouge is the closest area to New Orleans and we have grown to over 1 million people (almost double our local population) in a few days. Many military, FEMA and charitable organizations have set up here to help.
* local TV stations which have many links
www.2theadvocate.om
www.wafb.com
* Tax deductible donations to the Hurricane Katrina Displaced Residents Fund and the Hurricane Katrina New Orleans Recovery Fund are being accepted online at www.brac.org. Donations by check should be made out to the Baton Rouge Area Foundation and mailed or delivered to 402 N. Fourth St., Baton Rouge, La., 70802. (225) 387-6126
* www.brfoodbank.org (225-359-9940)
* http://www.petsmart.com/charities/index.shtml
* The Pointe Coupee Relief Fund account has been set up at Guaranty Bank to purchase medicine and special needs supplies for the evacuees in the parish. The account number is 08-1563-2. (225) 638-3192 and (225) 978-8367.
* The Women's Hope Center in Denham Springs needs diapers, wipes, formula, baby food, juice, car seats, baby bedding, new baby bottles, baby clothing. Anything a mother and baby/toddler can use. Drop off at 222 Veteran's Blvd. Suite C off Range Ave. today, Friday and Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (225) 665-0214 or (225) 665-0246. Monetary donations can be mailed to: P.O. Box 1240, Walker, La. 70785
* Ascension Credit Union, 2430 S. Burnside Ave., Gonzales, is accepting donations for Hurricane Katrina victims at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center. Monetary contributions also can be made to Operation Good Neighbor, United Community Bank, P.O. Box 850, Gonzales, La., 70707-0850. A donation information line will be activated Friday. The number will be (225) 647-GIVE. Those wanting to volunteer should call 211. Blankets, pillows, toiletries, clothing, baby diapers, toys, bottles and other necessities also are needed. Call (225) 621-2800 or visit trey@ascensioncu.org.
* Tax deductible contributions can be made to Operation Blessing's Disaster Relief Fund by calling 1 (800) 730-2537. This organization is a Salvation Army partner. Credit card donations can be made by visiting www.ob.org
I am also going to find out specific needs for local shelters and try to individuals who need help. As I have mentioned, my sister, Angela, has most assuredly lost everything. She has a special situation. She is mentally challenged and lives in a group home in the affected area. She, her house manager, Joyce, and 5 other house mates are in Tunica, MS. I will be in touch with them today to see what they need. I would appreciate anything that could be donated to them. My sister will be fine, but some of the women have no family to care for them.
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers, as well as your support. The people of Louisiana (and I know Mississippi) appreciate everything you can do.
Lisa
