Tuesday, March 06, 2012

People have asked what the Mission is doing to help the tornado victims

Re community disaster, Wayside Christian Mission is doing the following:
  • We are making available 18 bunk beds to out of town rescue workers at no charge in Hotel Louisville.
  • We are reducing room charge to rescue worker who would rather have a private room to $21 per night, normally $70 - covering our direct cost
  • We are providing one wing of rooms to victims at no charge for 21 days (then evaluate extending the time).
  • We will provide meals to all of the above at no charge.
  • We will provide sack lunches to rescue workers who are staying with us at no charge.
  • Our emergency shelter will provide shelter to homeless individuals if needed.
  • We will provide at no charge meeting space for coordinating rescue efforts.

All of our efforts are subject to availability of beds and rooms.

We have contacted a number of local agencies and will be attending local planning meetings.  United Way contacted us Sunday and requested help with lodging rescue workers.

Tim