BJCC Shelter Needs

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Subject: BJCC Takes in Refugees


The Red Cross has taken in refugees from Hurricane Katrina from South Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. They are staying at the BJCC Exhibition Hall. Needs known at this time are pillows and toiletries, such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, etc. We also understand that there are many children and we were told they could use games, books, etc. You may bring these items to the BJCC or to CAP (1801 3rd Avenue North) if that is more convenient and we will see to it that they are delivered.

If you would like to know more about donating, please call or e-mail Teresa Thorne at CAP Downtown.
Teresa Thorne
CAP
251-0111

www.capisdowntown.com
Posted by  
on September 2, 2005, 11:35 am
My wife talked with CAP this morning, and the needs have changed slightly.

For BJCC they need bottled water, premixed formula and Ensure for adults--a canned nutrition drink available in grocery stores.

To go south, they need: Can openers that go around the rim of a can. They need the type of can opener with a point on the end (formerly termed church keys), tents, air mattresses, sterno, cigarette lighters, canned goods with pop tops that can be eaten cold, like Spam, fruit and vegetables.

-Brian-


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Posted by  
on September 2, 2005, 2:03 pm
My mom got this message at work and passed it on to me yesterday. I was really excited about the toys/books part because that is something my children can understand helping with. Then someone from her office checked with the Red Cross and she was told that they really didn't want people coming in with toys/books etc. at this point and time. I would advise anyone who wants to donate items to check with the Red Cross first. They are swamped with people and need help, but don't need tons of extra people just dropping off things to distribute.



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