| Hurricane Katrina Relief Call to Action Updates Items We Need | Donate to the effort Volunteer Schedule | Directions to City of Refuge All of us have been touched in some way by the devastating results of Hurricane Katrina last weekend. As brothers and sisters in the human race, we all have a responsibility to extend our hand to those whose lives have been turned upside down by this enormous tragedy. Thank you to all who have already responded and are asking, "What can I do?" CITY OF REFUGE has offered the full spectrum of its services to help those displaced individuals and families that have already begun to arrive in Atlanta. We will be receiving and distributing a variety of goods and operating a continuous volunteer schedule for the next several weeks. In addition, we will be housing families that are without shelter. Many people have called or e-mailed already to ask what they can do or what we need most. Therefore, we are sending out this general message that will convey important details that will make our efforts much more efficient and effective. Please feel free to forward this message to your own family and friends. The enormity of this task will require the involvement of a large number of individuals. Please pay careful attention to the following details and consider what you may do to bless your brothers and sisters from Louisiana and Mississippi. NEEDS
1. CASH - CITY OF REFUGE is likely to operate 7 days a week for the foreseeable future. This schedule will require additional use of utilities, staff hours, fuel expense, etc. In addition, it is necessary for us to purchase many supplies and food items that will be used daily and cannot be stored. The addition of dozens of individuals on the property, both refugees and volunteers, will inevitably result in added expenses. 2. VOLUNTEERS will be needed 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. seven days a week. We are asking volunteers to a minimum three hour shift (longer if possible). You may volunteer from 9-noon, noon-3, or 3-6. Sign up for volunteer shifts through Hands On Atlanta:
3. GOODS - The following items are needed. Please note that CITY OF REFUGE is accepting ONLY NEW, UNOPENED ITEMS. We cannot accept used items at this time due to the time involved in sorting and labeling used articles. The following needs are critical as o Monday, Sept. 19, 2005:
- NEW SHOES (ATHLETIC SHOES ARE BEST) – ESPECIALLY LARGER SIZES 10+ FOR WOMEN, 12+ FOR MEN
- SOCKS AND UNDERWEAR FOR MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN – ESPECIALLY PLUS SIZES FOR WOMEN
- 2XL, 3XL, AND 4XL TSHIRTS
- BASIC FURNTURE – TWIN BEDS, SMALL DRESSERS, KITCHEN TABLE/CHAIRS, SOFAS. (NEW MATTRESSES NEEDED!!)
- GIFT CARDS – TARGET, WALMART, HOME DEPOT, PULBIX, KROGER, GAS CARDS, ETC
* We can NOT accept used clothing at this time * Due to the time involved in sorting and labeling,
please send NEW, unopened items. Please note that all donations of goods should be delivered to the CITY OF REFUGE warehouse on Simpson Road. Our vehicles and drivers will be very busy delivering supplies and transporting people. We will receive donations of goods 7 days a week from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. ***PLEASE NOTE: If you are considering purchasing small quantities of goods and making a trip to our facility to drop it off, you may be better served to make a financial contribution for the amount you planned to spend and we will use it for the things that are needed most. THANKS! CONTRIBUTIONS
If possible, please make financial contributions on the CITY OF REFUGE website at:
www.cityofrefuge.cc
We are set up on the site to receive contributions via PayPal. If you prefer to drop off your donation or mail it in, please see the necessary information below. CITY OF REFUGE
1300 Simpson Rd. NW
Atlanta, GA 30314
Phone: 404-874-2241 ***We are inundated with phone calls at this time. If you call, please leave a voice mail on the main number and we will return your call ASAP. On your message, please indicate the purpose of your call and leave your name, call back number, and e-mail address. DIRECTIONS TO CITY OF REFUGE WAREHOUSE
Simpson Road intersects with Northside Drive just north of the Georgia Dome. Go west on Simpson from Northside, approximately 3 miles. Just past Mayson Turner Rd., look for the warehouse on the left. We are privileged to work hand in hand with all of you in this effort. May God bless the thousands of devastated families in our land, and may He bless our hands and feet as we respond to all that is set before us.
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