Katrina Guests Update, 9-05
Several members from SECC took about 30 of our guests shopping at Wal-Mart. Each resident was given $80.00 to purchase needed items. After shopping they went to a member’s house for a picnic and fellowship. Our guests were very grateful. Many of those arriving have been taking advantage of some of the home cooking that has been dropped off by volunteers.
About 5:00 PM today Reverend Kevin Cosby and his daughter visited the living quarters sharing how his church, St. Stephens Baptist, was interested in helping with the refugee situation. Waves of donations continue to pour in and this week we will be packaging items to help with relief support all over town and in the devastated areas.
As Nina and I prepared to leave we spoke with our guests. Several are planning a scout trip to New Orleans and the surrounding area to see what is left of their houses and to check on relatives. The children are watching TV and playing video games. Tomorrow they will be enrolled in JCPS. One lady is looking for a website to assist her with her insurance. She read with shock a report stating that her home town was no longer on the map.
Time and again I have heard “thank you.” Louisville is such a caring community. They are really grateful for all that has been done for them.
Other Happenings:
-- Henryville Community Church from Henryville, Indiana brought down a caravan of trucks with supplies.
-- East Bullitt County football team brought several trucks of supplies.
-- Volunteers are fixing up the beauty shop to assist with residents.
-- People continue to offer to share a bedroom or a house or apartment.
-- Several guests packed their cars with donated food, drinks, and supplies to return to New Orleans to asses their loss. They will return to their families on Friday.
Tim
About 5:00 PM today Reverend Kevin Cosby and his daughter visited the living quarters sharing how his church, St. Stephens Baptist, was interested in helping with the refugee situation. Waves of donations continue to pour in and this week we will be packaging items to help with relief support all over town and in the devastated areas.
As Nina and I prepared to leave we spoke with our guests. Several are planning a scout trip to New Orleans and the surrounding area to see what is left of their houses and to check on relatives. The children are watching TV and playing video games. Tomorrow they will be enrolled in JCPS. One lady is looking for a website to assist her with her insurance. She read with shock a report stating that her home town was no longer on the map.
Time and again I have heard “thank you.” Louisville is such a caring community. They are really grateful for all that has been done for them.
Other Happenings:
-- Henryville Community Church from Henryville, Indiana brought down a caravan of trucks with supplies.
-- East Bullitt County football team brought several trucks of supplies.
-- Volunteers are fixing up the beauty shop to assist with residents.
-- People continue to offer to share a bedroom or a house or apartment.
-- Several guests packed their cars with donated food, drinks, and supplies to return to New Orleans to asses their loss. They will return to their families on Friday.
Tim
posted by Tim Moseley at 8:41 PM
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