Unitarian Universalist Church of Chattanooga

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There are many ways to help the folks who were flooded out by Katrina.

Consider volunteering for the American Red Cross. A one-day training session is mandatory, followed by 3 weeks work in a shelter for displaced people. Food, transportaiton and lodging is provided by the Red Cross. What they need is your manpower. Or womanpower. Call Rose Ann Copeland at 423/265-3455.

If you wish to donate to the Gulf Coast Relief Fund, as administered by the Unitarian Universalist Association, please make your check payable to Unitarian Universalist Church of Chattanooga and mark it “Gulf Coast Relief.” Send it to 3224 Navajo Drive, Chattanooga TN 37411.

Visit the UUA web site uua.org/news/2005/050831_katrina/donate.html to learn more.

Information about how to help Unitarian Universalists in and around New Orleans is available at the Southwest District website www.swuuc.org/hurricane.html. At this website, you can register to provide shelter to a family.

Information about the needs and conditions of Unitarian Universalists in Southern Mississippi is available at the Mid–South District site msd.uua.org.

The Thomas Jefferson District, UUA and this church are coordinating a backpack and baby bag project.

To participate, buy a new backpack (available on sale now at several stores) and fill it with items for a child entering a new school. Writing & drawing paper, pens & pencils, snmall toys, non-perishable snacks, and bottled water are good items. For more, just asdk any parent of a school-aged child.

Or you can buy a baby bag and fill it with items a parent will need to care for an infant. Disaposable diapers, formula, small toys, wipes, etc.

When you finsih packing the bag or backpack, bring it to the church and we'll get it to the people who need it.

Hurricane Relief for Chattanooga, Tennessee

From the Hamilton County Emergency Services Operations Center

If you are a resident of Hamilton County and want to help:

* Make financial contributions to the charity of your choice or to the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga and designate your gift for the Katrina Relief Fund. Mail contributions to:

Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga
1270 Market Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402
For: Katrina Relief Fund

* If you have housing units you will allow evacuees to use, call the Hurricane Information line at 211 or with a cell phone at 256-8000.

* If you wish to volunteer please call the Hurricane Information line at 211 or with a cell phone at 256-8000.

If you are an evacuee and need assistance, the following resources are available:

* Shelter services have been set up at Hixson United Methodist Church and at the South Chattanooga Recreation Center. People who have evacuated from the Gulf Coast may make arrangements to use the emergency shelter services by calling the Hurricane Information Center at 211 or with a cell phone at 265-8000.

* Those evacuated Gulf Coast residents in need of medical assistance should call the Hurricane Information line at 211 or with a cell phone on 265-8000. Those who need emergency medical assistance should call 911.

* Those in need of financial assistance should call the Hurricane Information line at 211 or with a cell phone on 265-8000.

* Those looking for family members should use the Red Cross family registry website at www.redcross.org or call 1-877-Loved1S (1-877-568-3317).

* If you are providing assistance to evacuees it is possible that you may be reimbursed for some expenses. For information call the FEMA helpline at 1-800-621-FEMA.

All media inquiries related to the Chattanooga relief effort should be directed to Todd Womack at 423-425-7800 or 423-364-2220.

All other people looking for information should contact the Hurricane Relief information line at 211 or with a cell phone on 265-8000. Information is also available here.

Please consider volunteering with the American Red Cross. Call your local chapter and ask how you can help.