Help Local Hurrican Katrina Refugees

[jenna]

(copied from my blog)

The VMC (Volunteer Ministry Center) which our church works closely with, is becoming the central HQ for the refugees coming to the Knoxville area with referrals from Red Cross and others, and they are needing donations. Please everyone donate stuff!!!!!! Finally, this is a way to help for people who don't have money, but might have some old things laying around their house.

Things needed are:

Sheets- all sizes

pillows

blankets

towels/washclothes

simple pots and pans

can openers

disposable silverware

disposable plates, bowls, etc...

non-perishable food items - all kinds

shampoo

soap

deodorant

combs and brushes

Clothing- all kinds, practical, not dressy*

diapers- all sizes

baby formula- all kinds

baby food

baby wipes

feminine hygiene products

first aid supplies

toothbrushes & paste

stuffed animals for children

* Donated clothing should be clean and in usable condition.

Donations can either be brought to our church, which is Saint James Episcopal Church located on Broadway, or directly to the VMC which is located downtown if you happen to be an anti-church type. Or, alternatively, if you can get ahold of me in the next 24 hours, i will be taking down a load of stuff of ours tommorrow, so i would be willing to pick up other people's donations and take them down there as well.

[jenna]

UPDATE i just got word that VMC is no longer taking clothes as they now have more than they need. They are still needing household items and such though.

[tat2jay]

if its ok with jina and the church, feel free to bring these items to temple and we will make sure they make it to jina or the church asap - thanks

[jenna]

if its ok with jina and the church, feel free to bring these items to temple and we will make sure they make it to jina or the church asap - thanks

That would be great! Just let me know when and where to pick up what gets donated at Temple assuming you are unable to get it directly to the church.
Thanks a bunch!