We're off to Houston
Not me, but my ministry partner, Matt Stevens, along with Joe Miller and five others. Doug Stringer of Somebody Cares requested that Matt bring a team to Houston to assist with the relief efforts. The following note from Matt describes the purpose of the trip:
Friends, Many of you have been looking for ways to help with the hurricane relief effort. Doug Stringer with Somebody Cares, is in the middle of the relief effort in Houston and parts of Mississippi. He is requesting help from Chain Reaction. Here is what they need: 1st - Money, payable to SOMEBODY CARES. Please consider receiving an offering on Sunday, September 11. 95% of your giving will go directly into the relief effort. If you are able to participate please notify me (matt at chainreaction2005 dot com). 2nd - Donated volumes of bottled water that can be shipped. However, don't purchase water at retail price, since Somebody Cares is able to get water 65% off retail. They would rather receive a financial contribution to purchase this water. 3rd - New or Like New clothing. Please check dollar stores or Wal-Mart or any other outlets. Right now some people still have not had a change of clothes since Saturday. I will be taking an assessment team to Houston on Thursday, at Doug's request, to help determine existing gaps in the relief structure that Somebody Cares can help fill for long-term effectiveness. In addition, Doug has indicated that leaders and workers are needed to assist with direct services for the hundreds of thousands who have been displaced. If you or others within your congregation are interested in going to serve in the relief efforts, contact me directly (matt at chainreaction2005 dot com). Thanks for your help!
posted by Jeremy Del Rio @ 9/07/2005 09:00:00 AM
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