[Bordermarch] Hurricane Katrina Evacuee Assistance Needed

[Jackie Leslie]

> Shelter Areas in Silsbee
> Faith Temple at 2800 Hwy 327 and Proctor's Mortuary are offering shelter
to
> hurricane refugees.  They are asking for donations (monetary and items).
> Phone numbers are 658-6879 and 615-2303.
>
> Good Shepherd Baptist Church of Silsbee can provide shelter and supplies
for
> some of the hurricane victims.  For more information call Wanda Walker,
> 385-3373 or 651-8921.
>
 Shelters in other areas
>
> Lumberton Civic Woman's League is offering shelter.  Contact Melinda Huber
> 751-4995.
>
> The Church of Life, Lumberton and the Methodist Church of Kountze
reoffering
> shelter.
>
> The Village Creek State Park and Indian Springs are allowing camping for
> free for a short period of time.
>
> Scouting camp grounds in the area are opening as shelter areas. Contact
> numbers are George Pate, 842-5240; Felecia Davis, 832-1400, and Barbara,
> 983-3386.
>
> You may also make additional donations through the American Red Cross link
> www.redcross.org  You will receive an acknowledgement/receipt via email
> immediately after making the donation.
>
>
> Other Donations Needed
> Please remember that families who are opening their homes to the evacuees
> and the shelter areas in our community will have a need for food,
clothing,
> hygiene products, etc.  If you would like to assist please contact one of
> the numbers listed above.
>