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August 31, 2005
Refugee Resettlement
It's clear now that this is what is going to be required, on a massive scale. It will be a story to follow and a cause to support any way we can - half a million people displaced for months. Some will leave the area permanently and move on, dependent on only their own resources, but so many will need much, much more. We're up to it - I have no doubt.
Getting Started in Houston:
Bill Cork reports that the Society of St.Vincent de Paul is doing a drive for items
Among other things, they're requesting items for children for the "Largest Sleepover in Texas." - sleeping bags, pajamas, books and such. More links at Bill's.
Michelle Malkin is keeping up with imaginative ways that people are trying to help
And she, and others, ask = where is Amazon? They stepped up to provide a give button and mechanism for tsunami victims...waiting, waiting...
Update: Amazon's in.
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Comments
FEMA's website has complete list of reputable charities and toll-free phone numbers for donations- at least those organizations up to this mammoth task. Catholic Charities USA is clearly set up as gathering point for donations among our peeps. We're Americans. We do this stuff. We'll save our peeps of all faiths on the Gulf Coast. With His assistance, of course.
Posted by: Gerard E. at Aug 31, 2005 12:08:28 PM
This is the wealthiest nation the world has ever known. We can and will help and protect our people.
Posted by: Nancy at Aug 31, 2005 12:16:15 PM
From what I can tell, everyone wants monetary donations. We are certainly going to pitch in (through my husband's company since they are offering to match donations), but I also have a lot of clothes that my children have outgrown. Any ideas who wants these? I saw the diaper clad children being rescued by the coast guard and I think these people must be in need of everything. They can't wash the clothes they are wearing and how are they supposed to go get new ones? Any ideas?
Posted by: cw at Aug 31, 2005 12:28:06 PM
Money is fungible and costs nothing to transport. That's the excuse we always hear anyhow.
Posted by: Nancy at Aug 31, 2005 12:32:44 PM
Tomorrow the Catholic high school here in SC where I teach will have two new students from the New Orleans area.
Posted by: Press at Aug 31, 2005 12:49:06 PM
A few years ago I read a tome about the 1927 (if think) flood ("Rising Tide"). Many areas of MI, LA, and ALA among other states, primarily below STL, I think, were just destroyed and over-run with water. [Not, NO, I believe.] It was a disaster of similar proportions. Lots of poor sharecroppers then in shanties, displaced permanently. Dead livestock some on high ground all over the place. I expect a permament relocation north by many folks as occurred back then. Recovery will take much time.
Posted by: Peggy at Aug 31, 2005 12:56:16 PM
In addition to personal checks that will be sent, I'm hoping all our parishes nationwide will take up a second collection this Sunday for Catholic Charities USA.
Posted by: Christine at Aug 31, 2005 1:09:18 PM
I'm responsible for coordinating the service program at our Catholic high school. Any ideas from commenters on what my students can do to help? I have calls in to our local Food Bank and the Red Cross at the moment, with plans to call some other agencies as well. If anyone's had experience with herding teenagers to do something to help, I'd appreciate suggestions. Thanks...
Posted by: Anonymous Teacher Person at Aug 31, 2005 1:19:09 PM
Among other things, I imagine that all the children's school supplies have been washed away.
Posted by: John J. Simmins at Aug 31, 2005 1:22:48 PM
Yea, probably the children's schools as well.
Posted by: Chris at Aug 31, 2005 1:25:12 PM
People are posting offers of free housing for Katrina refugees on the Craigslist website. One of the posts encouraged people to contact FEMA with their offers, too. I'd imagine most people would rather not live in the Astrodome if they can avoid it.
Posted by: Katherine at Aug 31, 2005 1:26:54 PM
Here's a Wiki page recently set up:
http://katrinahelp.info/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
Hat Tip: Jimmy Akin's blog
Posted by: David at Aug 31, 2005 1:42:11 PM
Ah, I see the USCCB is already 'way ahead of me:
"In a message sent Tuesday to all US bishops, Bishop William Skylstad, head of the Conference asked that a special collection be taken up in the nation’s 195 dioceses in a spirit of “fraternal support to our brother bishops at this tragic time.”
Posted by: Christine at Aug 31, 2005 1:56:54 PM
Ah yes, the 1927 flood which may have killed thousands along the Mississippi. Thousands of other hapless survivors were held on top of a levee at Greenville MS for months, a project in which Walker Percy's relative were prominent. The suffering and bitterness caused by this disaster triggered major black migration to the North. It will be very interesting to see if anything like that happens after Katrina.
John Barry's book RISING TIDE is excellent as is his history of the Spanish flu, THE GREAT INFLUENZA.
Posted by: Sandra Miesel at Aug 31, 2005 2:16:41 PM
Amy,
Any word from Fr. Bryce Sibley?
No response to email.
Robert Clayton
Posted by: Robert at Aug 31, 2005 2:29:08 PM
My wife came up with an idea of having your parish "adopt" one of the devastated parishes in the Gulf Coast region, and sending cash, food, clothes, liturgical materials, etc. I spell it out in more detail at my blog.
Posted by: Dale Price at Aug 31, 2005 2:29:09 PM
I second the idea on parish adoption as well as clothing donations. For some of us, money is tight but I surely have lots of clothing to donate, especially now that I am unpacking boxes and boxes of it..
I wonder if salvation army or goodwill or even St Vincent Depaul in any affected areas would be willing to accept boxes of clothing. I know I would have at least 4 dishpack boxes full of clothes ,shoes, bedding and tupperware..
If anyone knows, please point us in the right direction...
Posted by: Yvonne at Aug 31, 2005 2:36:46 PM
My daughter's high school in Bethesda, Md., has a sister school in New Orleans (Sacred Heart Network of Schools). I just sent an email to her headmistress asking if her school has considered 'adopting' girls from the sister school (Rosary, I think) until their own school reopens. I am sure many parents would be willing to house some girls (including my family).
Posted by: Kirk at Aug 31, 2005 2:49:55 PM
Robert, I mentioned in another thread I exchanged e-mails with Fr. Bryce this morning. He wasn't worried about getting hit and he was right: all he had was some wind and rain; no loss of power, either.
Posted by: KH at Aug 31, 2005 3:14:26 PM
"I wonder if salvation army or goodwill or even St Vincent Depaul in any affected areas would be willing to accept boxes of clothing."
Salvation Army (http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/) says they are not taking in-kind donations right now, just money. Maybe that will change when things settle down a bit.
Posted by: Karen LH at Aug 31, 2005 3:24:03 PM
Thanks for posting Karen.. I guess Ill just box the things up and set them in the garage and just label them for the victims..
If anyone finds a spot to mail them to please do post..
Thanks much.. Yvonne
Posted by: Yvonne at Aug 31, 2005 3:52:52 PM
In kind donations, unless you can personally hand them to a person who needs them, are a waste of time and money to transport. Money is the item that is needed now, along with prayer which, of course, is always needed.
Posted by: Donald R. McClarey at Aug 31, 2005 3:53:38 PM
Sandra,
Ah, you read that book as well. You're an excellent historian. I respect your views of such (& many other) things. I also remember the Percys being a big part of the story in MS. [I think I typed MI instead above!] I am wondering if similar resentments will develop as so many, particularly blacks, are left stranded and possibly dead--maybe by their own choice and foolishness, but stranded nonetheless. The consequences of Katrina and film/photos I've seen seem so similar to that epic flood.
Posted by: Peggy at Aug 31, 2005 4:14:54 PM
Actually, regarding the in-kind donations, I just saw our local newspaper, and the Coldwell Banker office in Annapolis, MD, is taking donations of clothing, toys, etc., and the airlines are donating the cargo space. So you might want to see if something similar is going on in your area.
Posted by: Karen LH at Aug 31, 2005 4:18:14 PM
Found a place for clothes..
Vincent DePaul Society in Baton Rouge.. they want and need childrens clothes/shoes
Addy is:
St Vincent DePaul Society
220 St Vincent DePaul Place
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Also needed...
First Aid kit items.. Childrens Tylenol, bandaids etc..
Toiletries, blankets, pillows, towles, washcloths, hand soap, diapers
Posted by: Yvonne at Aug 31, 2005 4:20:39 PM
