Blankets For Lafitte, Louisiana
October 8, 2008
* High Priority Need: #40 blankets
* Relief Agency: Catholic Charities of N.O. Disaster Relief Services
* What: Helping the residents of Lafitte recoup after the devastation of Gustav
* Our Response: Procurement of #40 blankets
* Sponsor: PeachFurFleece.com
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September 19, 2008
* High Priority Need: #30 blankets
* Relief Agency: Unity of Greater New Orleans
* What: Coordinate community partnerships to prevent, reduce, and end homelessness
* Our Response: Procurement of #30 blankets
* Sponsor: OutdoorPros.com
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September 19, 2008
* High Priority Need: #15 blankets
* Relief Agency: The Haven Home of Houma, Louisiana
* What: Residency for survivors of family violence and sexual assault
* Our Response: Procurement of #15 blankets
* Sponsors: 1 individual and Community Center of St. Bernard
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September 18, 2008
* High Priority Need: #16 blankets
* Relief Agency: Lindy’s Place
* Where: 2407 Baroone
* What: Transitional residency for woman in need
* Our Response: Procurement of #16 blankets
* Sponsors: 1 individual and Community Center of St. Bernard
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September 18, 2008
* High Priority Need: #30 blankets
* Relief Agency: Odyssey House Louisiana
* Where: 1125 Tonti
* What: Non-Profit residential substance abuse treatment facility
* Our Response: Procurement of #30 blankets
* Sponsors: 2 individuals and Community Center of St. Bernard
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Water for Unincorporated Reggio – Greater New Orleans
Monday Sept. 9, 2008
* High Priority Need: #300 water bottles for residents w/o electricity
* Relief Agency: St. Bernard Parish Chapter of American Red Cross & City of Hope
* Where: Parish Point of Distribution @ Delacroix Hwy. & Florissant Hwy.
* Our Response: Procurement of #240 bottles of water
* Cost = $60. Sponsors – 2 individuals and Family Dollar
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Water For Violet, St. Bernard Parish – Greater New Orleans
Saturday Sept. 6, 2008
* High Priority Need: #550 water bottles for returning residents
* Relief Agency: St. Bernard Parish Chapter of American Red Cross
* Where: Parish Point of Distribution @ Bayou Rd. & Kingbird Blvd.
* Our Response: Procurement of #552 bottles of water
* Cost = $125. Sponsors – BlueStone Ministries, Robert Fresh Market & Family Dollar
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Water For The Westbank – New Orleans
Friday Sept. 5, 2008
* High Priority Need: Water bottles for returning residents in Algiers
* Relief Agencies: Louisiana National Guard & The S.E. Chapter of American Red Cross
* Where: Gustav Relief Distribution Point @ Gen. De Gaulle Drive & Shirley Drive
* Our Response: Procurement of #200 bottles of water
* Cost = $35. Sponsors – 1 individual and Walmart
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Blanket The City of Westwego, Jefferson Parish – Greater New Orleans
Friday Sept. 5, 2008
* High Priority Need: #50 blankets
* Relief Agency: Westwego Police Department
* Where: Westwego Community Center Shelter – children & senior citizens
* Our Response: Procurement of #25 blankets
* Cost = $150. Sponsors – 2 individuals and Walmart
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Blanket The Coliseum – Jackson, Mississippi
Monday: Sept. 1, 2008
* Relief Agencies: Central Miss Red Cross & Mississippi Emergency Management Agency
* Situation: 1050 people from the Gulf South sleeping on cots
* High Priority Need: #200 people without blankets and bath towels
* Our Repsonse: Procurement of #65 blankets and bath towels
* Cost = $250. Sponsors – 5 individuals, Target and Fred’s Hometown Discount Store
* Shelter Status: Wednesday, Sept. 3. The Coliseum is closed
