From the Volunteer Houston website:

Hurricane Katrina Relief Projects (as of 9/1/05 3:30 p.m.)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

The Houston Food Bank is needing volunteers to manage sorting, packaging and delivery of foods to various shelters. They are accepting walk-ins.

Location: 3811 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas
Phone: (713) 223-3700
Web site address: www.houstonfoodbank.org

Because we are operating under emergency disaster mode, orientation will not be necessary. Please just show up at one of the following times. It is not necessary to call and schedule a volunteer shift. We truly appreciate your time and effort in helping us respond to hurricane Katrina.

Volunteer Shifts are as follows:

Thursday, September 1st
8:00 AM � 12:00 PM
1:00 PM � 5:00 PM

Friday, September 2nd
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Saturday, September 3rd
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Sunday, September 4th
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Monday - Labor Day � September 5th
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Everyone must wear close-toed shoes. Please leave your bags, purses, and cell phones locked in the trunk of your car or at home. If you are bringing a group of 5 or more, please call before coming. Individuals do not need to call in advance. At this time, you must be at least 16 years old.

American Red Cross � Bay Area Shelters

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
18220 Upper Bay Rd, Nassau Bay; Donations accepted 8am-8pm at main entrance

Taking volunteers to assist at shelter � go to website to register

Accepting donations of towels, washcloths, soap, shampoo, deodorant, razors, feminine hygiene products, diapers, babywipes, bottles, formula, paper plates, napkins, disposable utensils, Most needed items currently: bottled water, soda, juice, individual snack items. Updates listed on website at www.gdlc.org

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Moody Methodist Church
2803 53rd Street, Galveston
Phone: 409-744-4526

Needs volunteers to serve meals, cleanup after meals, accept physical donations and sorting through donated items.

Accepting donations of sheets, blankets, sleeping bags, clothing in good condition (need more mens clothes), new underwear (children and adults), shoes, school supplies, bottled water and drinks, non-perishable foods, toiletries (hygiene and feminine products), towels, washcloths, diapers/wipes, baby food/formula, and paper goods. Items can be delivered to Fellowship Hall (on Ave. U southside) from 8:30am - 9pm. Updates on website at www.moody.org

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DONATIONS NEEDED:

Announcement from Bering Omega Community Services:

Bering Omega is hosting “drop-off” sites at our residential hospice (602 Branard) and our adult day care center (1429 Hawthorne) for anyone who wishes to bring donations for the hurricane victims. We will then transport and ensure that the donations reach the refugees.

We will be collecting personal grooming items such as shampoo, soap, lotion, tooth brushes and toothpaste, and also linens, towels, sheets, pillows, as well as miscellaneous items like towelettes, children diapers, and bottled water. People may bring their donations to either the Care Center between the hours of 7am and 5pm, or to Omega House on Branard Street, which is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. www.beringomega.org
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AMERICAN RED CROSS
Donations by phone at 1-800-HELP NOW
Donations by internet at www.houstonredcross.org
Donations by mail to PO Box 397, Houston, TX 77001, designate �Disaster Relief�
Information line at 713-313-5480

SALVATION ARMY
Donations by phone at 1-800-SALARMY (725-2769)
Donations by internet at www.salvationarmyhouston.org
Donations by mail to 1500 Austin Street, Houston, TX 77002
Information by phone at 713-752-0677

Salvation Army � Bay Area Shelters
Pasadena Shelter
2732 Cherrybrook Lane
Phone: 713-378-0020

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HOUSTON FOOD BANK (http://www.houstonfoodbank.org/)
3811 Eastex Freeway, Houston

Accepting donations of non-perishable food, paper goods, cleaning supplies, baby supplies, water, heat & eat meals, single serve foods, personal hygiene products and volunteers.
Call 713-223-3700 or 713-547-8609

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Clear Lake United Methodist Church (www.clearlakemethodist.org/)
Accepting donations of food and cleaning products
Call 281-488-5110.

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US COAST GUARD
The U.S. Coast Guard in Houston is asking for donations to help about 50 workers in New Orleans on rescue efforts who are running out of basic supplies. Donations can be dropped off at the Coast Guard office at Ellington Field. Items in needed include: toilet paper, wipes, soap, first aid kits, bug spray, foot powder, bottled water, sports drinks, coffee, Power bars, granola bars, cups of dry soup, sleeping bags and pillows, D and AA batteries.

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United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast (www.uwtgc.org)
United Way Katrina Refugee Relief Fund, to assist local agencies that are caring for displaced victims of Hurricane Katrina
Contributions can be made at any of the more than 80 Amegy Bank of Texas banking centers. Visit any banking center and reference “United Way Katrina Refugee Relief Fund,” Account #3601021 or mail to “Attn Teller, P.O. Box 27459; Houston, Texas 77227″

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IMPACT HOUSTON CHURCH OF CHRIST
I-10 at I-45

Collecting goods to be donated to hurricane victims
Visit their website:”www.impacthouston.org” for location and phone number

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Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza is asking Catholics throughout the 10-county archdiocese to contribute to a special collection this weekend that will go to aid victims in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. The special collection will be taken up at all Masses at every parish in the archdiocese this weekend. The money raised will be given to Catholic Charities USA, which is among the primary responders in the regions devastated by Hurricane Katrina.

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West Houston Church of Christ
Collecting gift cards (phone, gas, food, Wal-Mart, etc) in any denomination to be distributed to Hurricane Katrina victims in Red Cross shelters in Texas. The collection will extend through the month of September and cards may be brought to West Houston Church of Christ, 17100 West Road, Houston, TX 77095. For additional information, see our website www.westhoustonchurch.org or call 281-856-0001.

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ICNA Relief-Helping-Hand
P.O. Box 572181, Houston - Texas 77257
www.icna.org

A division of the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) — a humanitarian relief and development organization. Providing assistance like food and shelter to many, including about 150 displaced Muslim families in Baton Rouge. ICNA Relief-Helping-Hand has allocated $25,000 for this specific effort and appealing for additional donations.

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Lone Star Equine Rescue
The group has been called in to help with the horse rescue efforts after the storm hits. Supplies and manpower are needed. Lone Star Equine Rescue, Rose Westover, 713-467-3444 in Tomball area and Almost Heaven Riding Stables, John or Jodie Arrington, Highlands (east side staging) 281-426-3451