[Burlington-news] Hurricane Katrina Local Relief Efforts

Wed Sep 7 11:11:46 CDT 2005

Message posted under topic index on 2005-09-07 by mtoal

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<div style="text-align: center;"><big
 style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">LOCAL EFFORTS FOR CONTRIBUTING TO
 
HURRICANE KATRINA VICTIMS</big> 
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The information below is only a
partial list of local outlets that offer a means of donating to this
extensive natural disaster. Please understand that this information
may be modified and updated continually; therefore to stay current
with the latest information contact the Hawk Eye Newspaper at
<a href="http://www.thehawkeye.com/">www.thehawkeye.com</a>. 
 
<div style="text-align: center;"><big>FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS</big> 
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<a href="http://www.redcross.org/">American Red Cross-(Des
Moines County Chapter)</a> 
Financial donations being accepted at: 
Farmers and Merchants Bank &amp; Trust; all locations 
Burlington Bank &amp; Trust; all locations 
Westland Mall &ndash; during normal business hours; center court 
Faith Temple Church of God in Christ; 1002 Maple Street 
Hy-Vee Grocery Stores; both locations 
1-800-435-7669 (or 1-800-HELP NOW) for American Red Cross 
 
<a href="http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_hrt.nsf">Salvation
Army: (locals sent to site with needed supplies/food) </a> 
Financial donations noted for Hurricane Relief will be forwarded to
local Salvation Army sites affected by the Hurricane: 
Salvation Army, 217 South Third Street 
 
<a
 href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;ct=res&amp;cd=1&amp;url=http%3A//www.pcusa.org/pda/&amp;ei=LhAfQ-_QKs64arzhzPQM">Presbyterian
Disaster Assistance</a> 
Financial donations being accepted at: 
First Presbyterian Church, 5th and Washington Streets 
 
&ldquo;Katrina Cash&rdquo; 
Financial donations being accepted at: 
James Madison Middle School (seventh grade class) 
 
&ldquo;Change for the Cleanup&rdquo; 
Financial donations being accepted at: 
Grimes Elementary School, South and Madison Streets 
 
The <a
 href="http://national.unitedway.org/myuw/address.cfm?id=17075&amp;zip=52601&amp;app=">Burlington/West
Burlington Area United Way</a> is asking that individuals wishing
to donate financially contact the local Salvation Army or Des Moines
County Red Cross due to their expertise and training with natural
disaster. The United Way will assist in fulfilling long-term needs in
the disaster area. 
 
<div style="text-align: center;"><big>GOODS &amp; SERVICES
CONTRIBUTIONS</big> 
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<a href="http://www.extension.iastate.edu/iowaconcern/">Iowa
Concern/Iowa State University Extension to Families for Rural
Outreach&nbsp;&ldquo;Iowa Help Line&rdquo;</a> 
To donate shelter, food and supplies: 
1-800-447-1985 
 
&ldquo;Hurricane Katrina Good Will and Relief Drive&rdquo;
&ndash; sponsored by <a href="http://www.deerybrothers.com/">Deery
Brothers</a> and <a href="http://wwtransportinc.com/">WW
Transport</a> 
Non-perishable items for victims: beverages, air mattresses, baby
formula, diapers, Tylenol, etc 
PLEASE: NO CLOTHES 
Deery Brothers &ndash; 8 am &ndash; 8 pm; 200 South Gear Ave. WB 
Mediapolis Savings Bank; 605 Main St. Mediapolis 
West Burlington Jr./Sr. High School 
 
<a href="http://www.uscg.mil/USCG.shtm">United States
Coast Guard</a> 
Various items for search &amp; rescue teams &ndash; (sleeping
bags, pillows, 
soap, toilet paper, foot powder, wipes, hand wash, etc.) 
Julie Barron, 1210 Summer Street; 750-4848 
 
<a href="http://www.redcross.org/">American Red Cross</a> 
Non-perishable items for victims &ndash; (food, drinking water) 
Faith Temple Church of God in Christ; 1002 Maple Street 
The Headquarters, 200 South Marshall 
 
<div style="text-align: center;"><big>LOCAL FUNDRAISING EVENTS</big> 
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Katrina Rock for Relief 
This public event will be held on Friday, September 16 on the
Burlington riverfront. Details for this event are being coordinated by
Burlington Radio Center/Pritchard Broadcasting Company. Information for
this event will be announced as it becomes available 
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