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Singleton
Family of 7
ID # 0808-101 Mother - age
41
6 girls - age 11, 13, 16, 21, 20, 19, 7 months
Originally from Westwego, LA
Presently living in
O'Fallon, Missouri
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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Details
of my Experience: We
were in la when the storm hit we did not have a way out
think god a friend gave us her van it was 13 of us in one
van we had no money for food or a place to stay we slept
in a gas station cause we could not make it far the
weather was unbearable but we kept traveling to we made it
out the state we had a new born baby with us at the time a
friend of ours who was staying with us it was horrible no
food milk or pampers for the baby.
Items Needed: beds,
food, sheets, towel, clothes, cleaning supplies, yard
tools, lawnmower, van fixed ,new tires, brakes, |
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Lawson
Family of 2
ID # 0808-102 Daughter
- age 32
Mother - age 59 (heart problems)
Originally from New Orleans, LA
Presently living in
Houston, Texas
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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Details
of my Experience: I
am requesting help because I feel we are stuck. My fiancé
just was laid off from his job which isn't the problem we
were stranded here in Texas by someone that I had staying
in my home. Her family made plans to bring some gas so we
can fill up there car so they could get out of the
disaster. But instead to different cars came rushed us off
and we could not even leave a number or tell them what was
going on we had to just leave. My fiancé and I was going
to stay with his sister in Shreveport until we figured out
what to do. One of the other passengers who did not have
anything to do with the plans we had set up with the
person driving us. She decided that she didn't want to
drive to Shreveport so we agreed to just ride to Texas to
keep confusion down. I assumed that we would be able to go
to there houses because here family was here. Little did
we know we were being put out of the vehicle and was told
this is as far as we can take you and we had to get out.
We didn't know where we were but I was able to get in
touch with a friend and he was able to find us. After
finally getting an apartment and waiting on the money from
my loss from the storm and unknown to me the person that I
had living with me who only had some clothes for her and
her kids and a few nick nack items used my address and
collected the money on my apartment and received over 8000
dollars that should have come to me. I have been fighting
this with no results.
Items Needed: My
family is truly in need of a big break. We would like to
relocate to Cleveland, Ohio to restart our life. I am grateful
to everything that Houston has done so far but this is
just like the area we were uprooted from. I would love to
have someone get us into an apartment and help my husband
find a good job. He has his Class C CDL license and it
never takes him long to get money coming in. We just need
that break so we can finally start trying to get our life
together.
Additional Comments:
I would appreciate any information towards helping me get
to Cleveland, Ohio. Thank You God Bless |
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Bauer
Family of 5
ID # 0808-103 Mother
- age 37
Father - age 38
2 girl - 17, 5
1 boy - 11 (asthma, dyslexia, learning disorder)
Originally from
Kiln, Mississippi
Presently living in FEMA Trailer!
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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Details
of my Experience: Katrina
damaged our Home I had all of the material to fix it with
but now some of the material has gone bad because my
husband works six and seven days a week and I can only due
so much by myself I need help repairing my home mostly
labor help and some material. I will help do any labor
that needs to be done and I will help buy all of the
material that I can. I would just like to get home out of
this FEMA trailer PLEASE HELP US GET HOME!
Items Needed: LABOR
HELP! And Some building materials like rafters and
plywood. I have everything else including the tools PLEASE
SEND HELP!
Additional Comments:
PLEASE HELP US GET HOME! I WILL HELP EVERY STEP OF THE
WAY! |
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Bennett
Family of 3
ID # 0808-104Grandmother
- age 78
(Diabetic, Aortic Aneurysm)
Grandfather - age 78
(Heart Condition, Quad Bypass)
Grandson - age 34
(asthma, diabetic, blind in right eye)
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living with grandson in Tampa, Florida!
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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Details
of my Experience: Mr and Mrs Bennett Lost
Everything in Hurricane Katrina and Rita. They currently
are living with their grandson John Burke in Tampa,
Florida. Mr Burke is their caregiver and has provided them
with everything they needed to start over. He really
deserves a vacation and an award.
Items Needed:
The Bennett's could use anything. Clothes, Pots and Pans,
Hobby Materials, Etc. Their Grandson could use a vacation
and/or something for his relaxation.
Additional Comments:
Thank you for your help.
This was submitted by
the Bennett's son. What a special story. |
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Sampson
Family of 3
ID # 0808-105Mother
- age 32
1 girl - age 10
1 boy - age 3
Originally from
Biloxi, MS
Presently living in Biloxi, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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Details
of my Experience: During Hurricane Katrina, I
worked during the storm at my job in a hospital. I stuck
with my duties of my job, helping people in need. During
this time, I assisted my family with what resources I
could spare. Driving my mother, who has an adopted child
and whom is disabled, around to places she need to go, my
car was in need of repair and maintenance. Upon returning
to my home I found that my home had suffered damage.
Running low on available funds I have found it hard to
stand on my feet financially. After Federal Agencies
inspected my house I received little funds to properly
repair my home. Currently I work two jobs while raising my
two children Amari and Jaylon as a single mother without
the support form others. The damages to my home included a
badly mangled roof, out of date appliances, cracked
windows, and poorly running car. I struggle to make ends
meet month to month and now am currently seeking a third
job and have enrolled in college for the first time. I
hope this experience and the challenge from forces not in
my control can help me to make a better life for me and my
children.
Items Needed:
reliable transportation, new windows, a few newer
appliances |
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Dings
Family of 1
ID # 0808-106Young
Man - age 20
From -
Syracuse, New York
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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The mother of
this young man wrote this and submitted it to us - we feel
like this family needs some answers - thought we should
post it to see if there is help or medical advice someone
could give.
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Details
of my Experience: My son Robert went to Katrina
to help out after hurricane . he went with a friend and
his family he was there 3 to 4 weeks .He did roofing and
picked up debris on side of road. He slept in a tent on
ground. When he came home he had 2nd & 3rd degree sun burns. He
healed from burns about 3to4 weeks after being home. Then
one day he went looking for a job on his bike next thing a
man was at my door he brought my son home. He said Robert
was in middle of the street trying to get him self and his
bike out of road. That was first time this happened. After
that it started happening more& more . WE went to
doctor after doctor . No one had a clue what was going on
and they still don't. For almost 3 years i have been
watching my son basically desinagrate. About 3 weeks ago
they told me he was going to DIE!. There is still no diagnoses
.I have been trying to contact talk shows news papers and
other hospital. I cant get any help. IT ALMOST SEEMS
LIKE SOMEONE IS HIDING SOMETHING .Not fair to go help out
and become a victim and no one wants to know
anything. There's much more but I am going to the hospital
.Thank you for listening.
Items Needed: I would
like to find other doctors. PLEASE HELP! |
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Scott
Family of 1
ID # 0808-107Young
man - age 33
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Dallas, TX
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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Details
of my Experience: I am not able to afford my
Bills and is in Desperate need of help finically
Items Needed: A
bedroom set Dinette set and house hold items
Additional Comments:
I do work I am trying to continue the purchase of my vehicle
and pay my water bill, gas bill carnite, medical
bills any many other bills. |
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Waltman
Family of 5
ID # 0808-108Mother
- age 40
3 girls - 14, 12, 8
1 boy - 16
Originally from
Biloxi, MS
Presently living in Biloxi, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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Details
of my Experience:
Well, right now, we are
homeless. We are up here at St. Jude's Children's
Hospital. My oldest daughter is battling
cancer. My other children are in Mississippi with
family and friends. I have applied for a Habitat
Home and was denied due to the increase of insurance
rates. So we are seeking different housing options.
Items Needed:
clothing, linens, cookware, household items.
Any help you can provide
is greatly appreciated. |
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Chaney
Family of 5
ID # 0808-109Mother
- age 29
Father - age 28
2 girls - ages 3, 1
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Clinton, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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Details
of my Experience: My daughter is in need of
assistance with child care. She is a hard working
individual working to help others. The program in which
she has both of her children is about to close on 7/25/08
without any notice until today. If you can assist this
family with either some resources for child assistance or monetary
donations to help this family I would really
appreciate it. Our major concern is the 1 year old because
at some point very soon we are in the process of trying to
enroll the 3 year old into a Pre-K school program. Any
assistance will help.
Thanking you in advance
Items Needed:
Assistance with child care funding so that the parents can
continue to work. This a new couple trying ensure a proper
living and family environment to support these two
beautiful children. The family has struggled to get back
on their feet since Katrina and up until now they were
beginning to see the light. Please help this family if
only for a short time. May God Bless All of You.
Submitted by mother |
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Ross
Family of
4
ID # 0808-110Mother
- age 47
Father - age 52
1 girl - age 11
1 boy - age 3 weeks
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Irving, TX
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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Details
of my Experience: MY
DISASTER EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN VERY STRESSFUL. I WAS EMPLOYED
FOR THE STATE OF LA AT THE TIME OF THE HURRICANES BUT NOW
I SETTLED FOR A WAREHOUSE JOB. I AM UNDER DEEP DEPRESSION
DUE TO ALL OF THIS. MY FAMILY MEMBERS WERE ALL SCATTERED
AND I DO MAKE VISITS BUT I AM UNABLE TO GO NOW. EVEN
THOUGH I MADE VISITS IT IS SO DEPRESS TO GO THERE. I WAS
ABLE TO GET AROUND, ASSIST MY CHILDREN, WORK AT A BETTER
ENVIRONMENT BUT NOW I AM BLESS TO BE WORKING BUT THE BILLS
ARE OVERWHELMING TO WHERE I CANNOT BUY FOR ME NOR MY GRAND
DAUGHTER.
Items Needed: I AM IN
NEED OF FOOD, CLOTHING, SCHOOL CLOTHING, MEDICAL ATTENTION
IN WHICH I MAY NEED SURGERY. I ALSO NEED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
WHAT EVERY THERE IS TO ASSIST US WITH IS A BLESSING. I am
being honest, I do work but with the full rental payments
kicking in, it is getting hard. I need surgery but I am
scared, I am asking for prayers. I need assistance with my
new grandson whom was born on August 8, 2008 which has a
hole in his heart but by the great works of GOD he is fine
right now. He is not in the hospital but the doctors want
to monitor him for six months to see if the whole will
close hopefully not a surgery. I am trying in all my might
to assist my son with that situation. I need food items
and clothing, linen and cookware. I also needs some
cleaning items. I am still struggling but getting by and
hope that you can assist me. I have taken my grandchild
due to the mother, my daughter not handling her business
in New Orleans. She has three more that I would dearly
love to get her but not financially able. I really hope
you can assist me.
Additional Comments:
I am thankful for this website and hope that someone
understand what is going on with me. I really do need the
assistance, and is trying hard to keep on focusing for
good. Please someone assist me. Thank you very much in
advance. |
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Henderson
Family of
5
ID # 0808-111Mother
- age 21
Father - age 22
2 girls - ages 1, 2
1 boy - age 3 weeks
Originally from
Harvey, LA
Presently living in Dallas, TX
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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Details
of my Experience: This family is in need of
assistance with everything right now. She and her
boyfriend lives together and just had a 3 week old baby
boy whom has a hole in his heart. He is fine, not in the
hospital but is monitored for 6 months hopefully it closes
and not needing an operation. She works at Wal-Mart but is
on maternity leave and her baby father is trying very hard
to assist her. It is hard for him to get a job without a
diploma and is seeking for employment everyday. I the baby
grandmother is assisting in everyway that I can. I send my
son resume online to different companies for employment.
He fixes on automobiles to help in everyway that he can.
My daughter has been to the doctor for depression and was
prescribed some depression medication.
Items Needed: They
need everything, clothing, baby food, milk, pampers,
household furniture, bedding clothes (linens), household
items. They are really trying and with the grace of GOD I
assist them in all ways that I can. I cannot afford to
lose my apartment but went to a program that needed me to
be present for 4 weeks twice a week and completed in for
the assistance with rental. Whatever you can do for me and
my family we will be grateful for it.
Submitted by the Mother
in Law - (They are truly in need) |
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Pacely
Family of
4
ID # 0808-112Mother
- age 30
Father - age 26
1 girl - age 8
1 boy - age 2 months
Originally from
Harvey, LA
Presently living Balch Springs, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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Details
of my Experience: I am a survivor and have been trying
to adjust to living in a city where I feel not wanted and
so far away from home. I would love to go home but
facing reality it would not be smart look at the cost of
living and schools and jobs, the list goes on. I don't
need much assistance just a little bit. I am not trying to
get much but things such as a job after I give birth to my
son or a reliable stay at home job that will enable me to
watch my baby myself. I don't really trust anyone in Texas
to watch him because their are so many individuals that
hurt babies and I just can't take that chance. I have a
eight year old daughter and being doing my best with my
husband that has been discriminated against and for that
reason he has been between jobs and we have been
struggling for far too long. I have faith in God and
really believe we are coming threw a break threw it just
seems as if we keep moving backwards and not forwards. I
appreciate whatever can be assisted with but since I am 8
moths pregnant I can't exactly go get a job but I would be
glad to have a job not to mention help with work on my
vehicle last a reliable babysitter that when I do go to
work I will not have that to worry about getting a phone
call that will say he has been harmed. My daughter is old
enough to tell me if someone hurts her but my son won't be
therefore I am just worried. Thank You for any assistance.
Items Needed:
clothing, linen, cookware, yard tools, baby clothing, and
job assistance, child care.
Additional Comments:
I appreciate any and everything that is given too me and
my family. May God bless You! |
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Sommerville
Family of
2
ID # 0808-113
Mother
- age 51
Father - age 50
Originally from
Chalmette, LA
Presently living Austin, TX
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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Details
of my Experience: Louisiana Couple Finds Shelter
with Cancer Society Staffer
Debbie and Tom
Sommerville lost their seven-year-old daughter to cancer
less than two years ago, lost their home to Hurricane
Cindy last month and lost everything else to Hurricane
Katrina just three weeks ago. They joined staffer La.
Tonya King's church, a refuge in the aftermath of the
storm. Tonya has most certainly Outdone herself. After
working Labor Day weekend at an Austin shelter for
Hurricane Katrina evacuees, La. Tonya and her mother, Jean
King, decided to open their home to a Louisiana couple who
had lost Everything in one horrific night.
In a tragic prelude to
their own Hurricane Katrina story, Tom and Debbie
Sommerville lost their seven-year-old daughter Clair, to
an inoperable brain tumor in January of 2003.Clair endured
a series of surgeries and treatments, and was the youngest
person to ever undergo Gamma Knife surgery. Debbie says
the American Cancer Society volunteers at the hospital
held her together. "I don't know how we would have
made it without their support." At the time of
Clair's diagnosis, Tom and Debbie were dating. "Tom
first proposed to Clair and asked her if he could marry
me," says Debbie.
Clair's challenging
request for the Make-A-Wish Foundation was to ride Shamu,
the whale. "I almost passed out," Debbie
recalls. The family was picked up in a limo and driven to
the airport where Clair was allowed to sit in the cockpit
on the flight to Sea World in San Diego. Clair swam in the
tank with the dolphins and actually did get to ride Shamu.
Following the trip to San Diego, the tumor came back
aggressively. With the help of a hospice organization, Tom
and Debbie tried to make the most of Clair's last days.
"Clair was a giving, loving, unselfish child,"
says Debbie. "She was always worried about somebody
else." Clair had three main questions. If something
happened to her, who would take care of her mother would
she need to take off her roller blades at the gates of St.
Peter and was there a McDonald's in heaven. "Tom
promised her before she took her last breath that he would
take care of me and she didn't have to worry about
Me," says Debbie. "With that, she smiled and
closed her eyes and passed away." That spring,
Clair's friends carried a banner with her name on it at a
local Relay for Life event.
Tale of two hurricanes
In August, Hurricane
Cindy destroyed Tom and Debbie Sommerville's 250- year-old
home near New Orleans. The couple was temporarily living
with a relative when Hurricane Katrina arrived a few weeks
later. When it looked like everyone needed to evacuate,
Debbie's father refused to leave and Tom was working at a
truck stop to help others get gasoline for their travel
away from the area. Finally, Tom returned home, but it was
too late to evacuate. When the hurricane hit, it was
catastrophic.
"We had no idea of
the force of the tidal surge," says Debbie.
Within 15 minutes, the
water was already up to the attic in the two- story home.
"When the eye came, everything just stopped dead and
things just fell to the ground. All night, it had been
pounding, pounding, pounding -- and then all of a sudden,
silence. Then I noticed the water coming up through the
floor." The Sommerville's, Debbie's father, and her
father's girlfriend had fled to the attic and were now
trapped there. Tom tried a crow bar, a hammer, a
screwdriver, even a bed railing, but could not ram through
the wall in the attic to get to the outside. "I
promised God that if he got us of this, the first dry
land, the first church I came to, I'd get on my knees and
thank him," says Debbie. Then Tom remembered there
was a sledge hammer on the porch. A former Navy diver, Tom
swam downward into the house, past the floating furniture
in the living room, and onto the porch to retrieve the
five- pound mallet. Arriving back in the attic, he knocked
a hole in the wall and the four climbed out onto the roof.
Several boats drove by while Tom yelled and tried to flag
them down. Finally, a neighbor stopped and took them
aboard. Sadly, the Sommerville's dog, a large shepherd
mix, had to be left behind. "He started swimming
after us, and I told him to go back on the roof and stay,
and he did. He got back on the roof and sat there and
watched us go."
What would you take in
your duffle bag at a time like this?
In a small duffle bag,
the Sommerville's had placed a few of the items most
precious to them, including family photos, a large family
bible, and the urn with Clair's ashes in it. The couple
was taken to the partially submerged four-story court
house. The boat just drove right into the first floor.
Debbie stayed in an upper floor of the court house that
night while Tom returned in a boat to help retrieve people
from rooftops. "The bravest woman I ever saw was
having a baby and had to have a C-section right there in
the hallway," Debbie recalls. "There were no
medical supplies, no anesthesia. The woman named her baby
Katrina." With only the duffle bag in tow, Tom and
Debbie Sommerville were taken to several temporary
different shelters and ultimately ended up at an Austin
shelter where they met our staffer, Patient Advocate La.
Tonya King, who spent all of Labor Day weekend
volunteering at the shelter. When La. Tonya and members of
her church arrived Sunday morning at the shelter to ask if
anyone wanted to go to church, the Sommerville's were
among the first to volunteer. A promise was a promise you
know. When that particular Austin shelter was going to be
shut down and the Sommerville's were told they would be
moved to a larger shelter, they were tearful and told
La.Tonya's mother that they just couldn't stand another
relocation. Jean King did not hesitate. "I was
brought up that if someone needs help, you do what you
can. I just didn't give it a thought." And so, it was
how the Somerville's came to live with Jean and La. Tonya
King. Since Labor Day. Tom found a maintenance job and the
couple moved into their own apartment last Thursday. Of
La. Tonya and Jean King's generosity, Debbie says,
"It's nothing I'll ever forget, I'll tell you that.
They're remarkable people." She adds, "You know,
they say everything's big in Texas and the people in Texas
sure do have the biggest hearts in the world.
Items Needed:
mostly we need a car and some financial help and a
dentist. we are deeply thankful for the blessings
GOD has given us and we would be in better shape If we
weren't all disabled because of Katrina. My back was hurt real
bad while helping rescue other people during the storm and
I and my wife and my brother all have PTSD and suffer from
depression. though we are getting better.
Additional
Comments: I try to give my testimony on how GOD
saved us and still protects us as long as we all have
FAITH. |
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Lynch
Family of 7
ID # 0808-114Mother
- age 36
3 girls - ages 11, 10, 10 months
3 boys - ages 15, 9, 3
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living Houston, TX
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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Details
of my Experience: When I decided I should leave
because the hurricane was going to be worse than I had
thought was Sunday morning at 3 am. I got up and started
pacing things for 3days which was all I thought I would be
gone. I had no idea that early morning that the next
morning my whole life would change forever. We stayed in a
hotel for three days and then found out we could not go
home for another 6weeks so me and my kids, (my mom and
step dad came with us) we all went to a shelter in
northern Mississippi and stayed there for a month with
about 300 other people. It is hard to think back at how
horrible it was at that time, one day you are going to
work and the next day you think you will be home in 3 or 4
days and your life has been altered forever.
I have had a hard time
since then, but have tried my best to put the pieces back
together. I recently got a job about a month ago and I am
trying to put everything back together. We just moved out
of a fema trailer 3 months ago into an apartment and I am
still trying to replace things I lost 3years ago. I have a
fear of going to live back in my home town, cause just
like now they are preparing for another storm and I can
never go through that again. I have to be strong because I
have children and you have to hold it together for them
but it is hard sometimes. I am signing up for the Angel
Tree because it is hard to keep a home and everything
going, (especially with the economy costs rising) and then
to think of Christmas is very stressful, I am really just
keeping my head above the water now. My goal is to pursue
a higher education at night that way I will not have to be
concerned in life if there is ever a catastrophe of any
kind where I live now, I would not have to have that
pressure on me of starting over again and how could I do
it. I appreciate this site and what it does for those in
need and hopefully next year I can be someone adopting a family
in need instead of needing someone to help me.
God bless you all and I
pray for those still living in the gulf areas for these
future storms that are coming in the next week.
Items Needed: Clothes
for my kids, I still have not gotten cookware yet, I have
a big pot and a fry pan deep cooker, also plates and bowls
and cups, and utensils, I have gotten some plastic ones
from Wal-Mart for the time being. those things are very
much in need at my house. I pretty much keep the supplies
up for my home like cleaning supplies with the budget I am
on from my income at work, its just those other essentials
that we are getting by with the very minimum.
Additional Comments:
thank you and God bless you to anyone who is trying to
help other in need, I pray that God's favor and blessings
will be upon you and never leave. |
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Williams
Family of
6
ID # 0808-115Mother
- age 29
2 girls - ages 8, 13
2 boys - ages 3, 12
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living Houston, TX
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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Details of my Experience:
MOTHER OF 4 SCHOOL AGE
KIDS AND CURRENTLY NOT WORKING. TRYING TO GET BACK ON MY
FEET. AS A SINGLE MOTHER ITS VERY HARD. ANYTHING WILL
HELP.
Items Needed: CLOTHING,
SHOES, HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES, FURNITURE
Additional Comments:
GOD BLESS YOU |
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Milton
Family of
4
ID # 0808-116Mother
- age 31
Father - age 43
2 girls - ages 6, 13
Originally from
Pascagoula, MS
Presently Pascagoula, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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Details of my Experience: We are still
repairing our home, FEMA trailer out front. The house is
not in my husbands name so no grant money. We were at home
during the storm. I had to put a life jacket on my
youngest. we got 3ft in the house and our house is 3ft off
the ground. Others on the same street got up to 8ft. We
lost all home furnishings and lots of memories. We Have
one room finished. We our under a mandatory evacuation as
of now. I have no money or way to go. please pry we don't
get any rising water.
Items Needed:
I need small
office clothes and size 6 shoes and I a car that does
break down more than it goes. It was all I could afford
after the storm. The boys need bedroom furniture and
fixtures. They have clothes and toys. They are so ready to
have their own rooms. My sister gave me and my husband a
bedroom suit and coverings. At least that's one less
thing. What I rally need is a steady job and a way to get
there on time. Lately I just feel so hopeless. |
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Bradley
Family of
1
ID # 0808-117Mother
- age 47
Originally from
Long Beach, MS
Presently Cleveland, Ohio
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: 3
years after Katrina where I lost my apartment, vehicle and
job where I was employed with MR/DD-South MS Regional
Center; I still do not have a permanent job nor a home or
vehicle. I do have the comfort that the Lord will make a
way but it still gets hard sometime especially around this
time of year.
Currently I'm living with friends
in a home that is about to be foreclosed; so I do not know
how long I will be here. Both my friend are currently
seeking SSI, and workmen compensation but who knows how
long that will take.
Items Needed:
I could use some
winter clothing like coat, office attire, winter boots
etc. I currently have some sort of medical with Metro
Health systems. Any other financial assistance would be
appreciate. I am currently collecting unemployment but
only receive $10.00 food stamps. |
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Taylor
Family of
2
ID # 0808-118Mother
- age 37
1 girl - ages 14
Originally from
Long Beach, MS
Presently Long Beach, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: We went through a traumatic
experience with Katrina and now Gustav. We lived in
a FEMA trailer which has caused me extreme breathing
problems and chronic bronchitis because of the high levels
fumes in it. I am a single parent and have job but it is
very hard being a single parent. Every month we are
getting disconnect notices for water or electricity. I
have a wonderful daughter and would like to help her have
a nice Christmas and we also need household items. Thank
you and God bless.
Items Needed: Clothes,
household items, we are not picky anything is greatly
appreciated.
Additional Comments: We
have applied twice but did not get selected. Please
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Richard
Family of
7
ID # 0808-119Mother
- age 33
Father - age 41
4 girls - ages 2, 7, 12, 13
1 boy - age 10
Originally from
Biloxi, MS
Presently Perkinston, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: When
we were visiting my husband's parents in St. Martin MS in
July of 2005 I went into pre-term labor and lost a baby 5
months into my pregnancy. We buried her in a cemetery on
the coast. We returned to north Louisiana, gave up our
house, and moved down there to be near his parents and our
baby's gravesite. He was about to start Casino school and
his parents were letting us stay with them while we got on
our feet. Katrina hit about 6 weeks later and we all
stayed together in a shelter in DIBERVILLE. When it was
over, everything was gone. 22 feet of water overtook the
neighborhood and collapsed the house. The whole
neighborhood was wiped out. The kids and I had to go back
to north Louisiana while Michael figured out what to do
for us. We stayed with an elderly friend who took us in
and I enrolled the kids in a school there. He got his
retirement check from previous job early and bought a
camper for us to stay in. Fema at the time couldn't help
us much because though we were part of the household, we
were a separate family and we were forced to go our
separate ways. There was no room at his brother's house
for the kids and I, and he took in his parents. We were
the first ones back on the property with our camper. We
helped his parents recover, Michael did the wiring of
power poles, and cleaning out the sewer grinder pumps and
rewiring those and we all helped to make the land livable.
Fema did help us some about 5 months later which enabled
us to move a camper up to some land his parents bought in
Stone county. We didn't get anymore help after that and we
purchased a ratty double wide with a tax return and had it
moved up here. It's got a lot of potential and we thought
we could fix it up sooner than it has been. It was in bad
shape so we gutted it and stayed in our camper the next
2.5 years with 5 kids. We finally couldn't take it anymore
and moved our stuff into the gutted out doublewide and
hung blankets up for walls and did some quick plumbing to
make it functional to live in.
Items Needed:
I would just
really like to get insulation, wiring, ductwork and
sheetrock up before winter comes. The rest of the stuff
will come in time and isn't necessary for being
comfortable in here. Michael does all the work himself.
Everything from plumbing to wiring, to replacing the
floors and putting on the roof.
Additional Comments:
I am just
grateful to see a site like this, even if we can't find
help I'm very happy that some Katrina victims have found
help. It's been 3 years, but some of us are still living
Katrina every day of our lives.
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Feaster
Family of
6
ID # 0808-120Mother
- age 31
Father - age 36
2 girls - ages 9, 15
1 boy - age 7
1 niece - age 10
Originally from
Picayune, MS
Presently Picayune, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: After
being evicted from my home when Katrina hit. I located to
my brother in laws, then to a rental unit. While
renting I was saving for a down payment on a new home, in
which we managed to buy in aug 2006. We went through a lot
when we returned home from Katrina, from moving our 4bd/rm
3 ba hm to 3 different locations (60 mile radius) by using
2 reg size 1500 Chevy trucks, due to no storage and truck
rentals. My husband has an hour commute to and from work
to New Orleans, since there are no jobs were we live that
will support our family we commute to where the pay is
decent. With the gas prices rising and the low economy, My
work has slowed down tremendously, from cleaning 5-7 homes
weekly to 1 home a week. My husband is a very hard devoted
working man, likes to stay busy at work, he can manage 4-6
cars at the same time, unfortunately his employer seems to
keep him at 30 hrs a week, so he will be applying for a
second job as soon as he can get back to work. GUSTAV
isn't helping matters, we are now spending money on
evacuating yet another storm. We are barely living
paycheck to paycheck plus my husbands out of work this
week, we were suppose to pay our mortgage this week. This
is extremely upsetting when you have honest willing
capable hard working people who want to work and love what
they do and the work is just not there...... what do I do?
Just keep moving forward, However is Wells Fargo going to
care that we had to evacuate and cant pay our mortgage?
they are about to foreclose on us, I'm sure. I am
asking you and reaching out for a hand up in our time in
need. I don't know where to go from here and I am
struggling for the words to get through this. I am
pleading with you that if you are capable and will please
open your hearts to help us through this. I am humbled,
and beaten and don't have any where else to turn. Please
help me save our home and our family. I can't imagine how
devastating it would be to lose our home and what we have
made together. I am seriously not asking for cash, but
that you can help in any way, with our mortgage. We have
never had much money, but we have managed to provide for
our children.
Items Needed:
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Brewer
Family of
2
ID # 0808-121Mother
- age 43
1 girl - age 16
Originally from
Pass Christian, MS
Presently Saucier, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: SINCE
HURRICANE KATRINA EVERYTHING IS SO DIFFERENT. I SOMETIMES
FEEL LIKE THERE IS ONLY SURVIVAL MODE, AND LIFE AS I KNEW
IT WILL NEVER BE A REALITY. I AM FAR FROM HOPELESS BUT I
DO HAVE MY DAYS WHEN I ASK GOD TO LET ME UNDERSTAND THE
LESSON HE MUST BE TRYING TO TEACH ME. I DO BELIEVE IN GODS
PLAN FOR ME AND MY DAUGHTER, I FEEL THIS HAS BEEN A TEST
OF FAITH.
WE LIVED WITH MY EX-SISTER-IN-LAW
AFTER THE STORM THEN A FEMA TRAILER UNTIL FEB. 2006. I THE
SIGNED WHAT I THOUGHT WAS A LEGAL CONTRACT TO BUY A HOUSE
FROM A LADY. THIS HOME HAD NO HEAT AND AIR, MISSING
WINDOWS, JUST A LOT OF DAMAGE I THOUGHT I COULD FIX. I
KEPT TELLING MYSELF IT WOULD TAKE TIME BUT I COULD DO IT.
THEN ON JUNE 15,2007, I FOUND OUT I HAD THE EARLY STAGES
OF CERVICAL CANCER AND NEEDED SURGERY. I HAD BEEN WORKING
TWO JOBS TO SUPPORT MY DAUGHTER AND FIX THE HOUSE. I WAS
OUT OF WORK FOR ELEVEN WEEKS. DURING THIS TIME I MET THE
FAMILY OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF GULFPORT, I LOVE THIS
CHURCH AND THE PEACE I FELT WHEN I STARTED ATTENDING WAS
AWESOME!!! MY GRANDSON AND MY DAUGHTER LOVE FBC ALSO.
I HAVE SINCE WENT BACK TO WORK,
BUT NOW WE ARE HOMELESS AGAIN. THE HOUSE AND LAND WERE
SOLD TO ME ILLEGALLY. I PAID NOTES AND DID REPAIRS FOR TWO
YEARS BEFORE I FOUND OUT THIS PERSON WAS TOLD SHE COULD
NOT SEPERATE THE PROPERTY AND SELL IT. I REALLY DON'T KNOW
WHAT I WILL DO NEXT. WE ARE STAYING WITH MY DAUGHTER FOR
NOW BUT I CAN'T STAY HERE FOREVER.
Items Needed:
WHAT I NEED
MOST IS PRAYER. PRAYER THAT I WILL FIND A PLACE WE CAN
CALL HOME AND BE ABLE TO RELAX ONCE IN A WHILE. |
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Griffin
Family of
7
ID # 0808-122Mother
- age 32 (deaf)
5 girls - ages 10, 8, 3 year old twins and 2
Grandmother - age 54
Originally from
Lake Charles, LA
Presently Lake Charles, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: We
were staying in New Orleans when we was hit, then came to
Lake Charles Louisiana to stay with my mother in her 2
bedroom house and then we were hit again and my mothers
house got damages and it was no living conditions for us
to stay there because we have kids and mother and daughter
have heart conditon.3 years later they were suppose to be
finishing rebuilding the house but they didn't so we are
stuck in the hotel till Fema find us a temp. place
Items Needed:
Clothing, liens
and school uniforms and a lot of household item.
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James
Family of
6
ID # 0808-123Mother
- age 51
Father - age 52
3 girls - ages 6, 4, 2
1 boy - age 20
Originally from
Theodore, AL
Presently Theodore,AL
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: I
need help with medical and food
Items Needed:
bed clothing book pack
shoe and food
Additional Comments:
any help especially
food will be greatly appreciated |
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Shadrick
Family of
6
ID # 0808-124Mother
- age 31
Father - age 29
1 girl - age 8
1 boy - age 3
Originally from
Kiln,MS
Presently Kiln,MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: Stayed
in a shelter in Lyman. Ms. We were hit by tornadoes during
our stay at shelter. We were asked to leave shelter after
storm due to damage. We went back home with no where else
to go. We lived off MRE's for food. My children were the
ages 5 & 3 months, and I was unable to provide food to
my baby. Some family members from Tennessee brought
formula and gas, so we could get out of here. We lived
there for about a year, but I let my daughter stay another
year with my brother since she was to scared to come back
to Mississippi. We now live back home with a leaky roof,
black mold and many other problems. We still struggle with
putting our lives back together.
Items Needed:
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Westbrook
Family of
7
ID # 0808-125Mother
- age 43
3 girls - ages 15, 6, 5
2 boys - ages 16,17
Grandfather - age 69
Originally from
Picayune, MS
Presently Picayune, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: In
the disaster we lost everything. We evacuated and the
building we went to collapsed on us. We were very lucky to
escape with our lives. I am putting all extra money into
the rebuild. Almost done with that. We are living in a
Fema cottage in the back yard so I can do work on house
every day. My dad has one room, the boys have one and me
and the three girl have the other. They are very
cramped but glad to have a roof over our heads. We had two
contractors ran off with money to fix the house now we are
doing the work ourselves. Me and the kids are learning a
lot about building a house. It is very hard.
Items Needed:
beds, all furniture,
pots, dishes, eating utensils, clothing, uniforms for
school, food about everything we have nothing for when we
return to the house. Would be happy to get any help
possible.
Additional Comments:
I am a single disabled
parent. The kids have not had a birthday or Christmas
since Katrina since all money goes into getting the house
finished before they take the cottage. We would appreciate
any help that is out there. I have always helped others
and now I am hoping to get some for us. |
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McNair
Family of
3
ID # 0808-126Mother
- age 44
2 boys - ages 17,19
Originally from
DIBERVILLE, MS
Presently DIBERVILLE, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: It's
all gone... The house, the car, furniture, clothes, and
prized possessions. All Gone. Trying to recover from any
natural disaster is the hardest thing that anyone could
imagine. Losing everything that you worked for for so long
to "Katrina" was a nightmare that we are still
trying to overcome. The housing crunch, the economy
crisis, and the recession that we are all facing makes
things ten times harder when one is having to start over.
We managed to escape the fema trailer and are now into a
rental home. I went back to work in the casino industry in
the latter part of 2006 but just recently I was laid off
due to the slow economy. Nevertheless, once again it is
holiday time. It is so depressing to me. I have been
looking for work but it is so hard to find. I feel like
this is a huge nightmare that has lasted too, too, too
long. I hope things get better soon. I just do not know
how much longer I can deal with this situation. I feel so
bad for my neighbors in Texas getting hit by Gustav. The
recovery process is so long. My son is in high school and
works a little here and there in a local restaurant
bussing tables. My nephew works in a restaurant also but
is struggling to get full time. Employers do not want to
hire full time because they have to pay insurance. They
want you to be available for any shift and they do not
want to pay anything. It is impossible to hold 2 jobs when
you have to be avail. all day for 1. The cost of living
here has risen but the wages have not which is why most
people find themselves in this crunch. Help with
utilities, clothes, car maint. groceries, basic living necessities
would help us out so much. Thank-you kindly from my family
to yours and may God Bless you.
Items Needed:
We could use
curtains, maybe some blow-up air mattresses that would
make sleeping so much more comfortable than the floor.
Sheets would help as well as comforters. A complete set of
matching dishes or even pots and pans would be so
wonderful. Toilet paper, tooth paste, garbage bags, paper
towels, and shampoo are items we can never keep enough of.
School clothes would also be of great help. My son wears a
Lge. in shirts, and depending the way jeans are made a
34/34. My nephew wears about a 29/32 and a large shirt I
think. Gift cards would probably be better to give them
rather than for me to try and guess their sizes. All three
of us could probably use a haircut. I have a Chevy cavalier
1997 and it is in need of maintenance something
to do with the fuel pump. I cannot fix it right now but if
you know of anyone in the area who could look at it for me
that would be great. Any of your help would be so greatly
appreciated. If your family were in need or anyone else
for that fact my family and I would definitely PAY IT
FORWARD. Thank-you so much....
Additional Comments:
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Moreau
Family of
3
ID # 0808-127
Father - age 41
1 girl - age 17
1 boy - age 13
Originally from
Meraux, LA
Presently Meraux, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: Just
as we were getting ahead from Katrina here comes
Hurricanes Gustave and Ike. I moved from St.Bernard,
Louisiana after Katrina to get away from the Hurricanes. I
THOUGHT! Well at least the damage wasn't as severe as
Katrina but it did enough. In Baton Rouge, La. where I
moved after Katrina all we had was wind damage BUT my
Electricity went out for three weeks. This doesn't sound
too bad but believe me it cost me plenty of monies I didn't
have because of this and you guessed it FEMA did nothing
AGAIN! They say because I am a renter not owner of the
apartment and are not reimbursing for hotel expenses!
I was told to claim it
on my Homeowners Insurance, but im a renter and dont have
insurance so what now. Well let see I spent over $500 in
hotel fees after fleeing to the Houston area because of
the loss of electricity. Fuel cost was about $150 and I
had to empty my refrigerator and freezer of meats and
perishables also. I applied for food stamps but was only
given $365 which only covered a portion of the lost foods
and to put the cherry on the top, I lost my job because of
an unrelated company problem which forced me to file for
unemployment benefits. Just when things were looking up I
took a blow to the gut again from these latest storms.
Will it ever get better? Oh by the way FEMA stated I
should ask charitable organizations for help but cant seem
to find anything but this web site as usual. Thanks
Katrina Blankenship you are the best! Who would have ever
thought we would still be asking for help especially from
a Web Site called Katrina.com .
Items Needed:
Well I have can goods,
but could use perishable foods so Gift Cards would help or
Gift Certificates. We have learned a whole lot since
Katrina and one of those things is that Gift Cards from
places like Wal-Mart which offer everything from food to
clothing to fuel is the best. Target is also another which
offers everything but fuel.
Anything would help we aren't
choosy those are the easiest and best for us.
Additional Comments:
This Web Site
has been such a BIG Help! Thanks to Katrina Blankenship
for all of your dedication and hard work you have devoted
for many of us who need the help.
Who would have guessed I would be
asking for help again BUT we cant control Mother Nature.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Katrina Blankenship your my/our
Hero!
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Wyble
Family of
6
ID # 0808-128Mother
- age 30
Father - age 45
4 boys - ages 7, 9, 13, 15
Originally from
Kaplan, LA
Presently Kaplan,LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: we
was hit by gustav and ike after we moved back and rebuilt
ike took our home and everything we need help bad fema is
dragging there feet and we have nothing we need help we
are currently looking for work i need help for my babies
please help we are living with family in a 2 bedroom
apartment so there are 10 living in this one apartment i
also have a 65%blockaged in my heart so i am not really
able to work
Items Needed:
any items would
be appreciated
Additional Comments:
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we are truly needy |
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Ross
Family of
2
ID # 0808-129Mother
- age 26
1 boys - age 5
Originally from
Harvey, LA
Presently Irving, TX
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: my
son Walter and I lost our home to Katrina. When we went
back to our home, our roof was sitting on the curb in the
street. Now we are residing with my mother in Irving, TX.
Items Needed:
we both are in need of
clothing, cookware, school clothes, and some cleaning
supplies
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Trybulski
Family of
5
ID # 0808-130Mother
- age 38
Father - age 38
1 girl - age 18
2 boys - ages 2, 20
Originally from
Bay St. Louis, MS
Presently Long beach, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: I
was 7 mo. pregnant when Katrina hit. We only left because
the hospital closed. We drove up 2 days to come back to no
home. Our house was on pylons and it went over the roof,
where I was going to make my teenagers stay . Thank God I
had labor pains and they stopped. Our entire neighborhood
was gone. We lived in a tool trailer for 5 mo. The 3rd
night in our fema trailer we woke to our 5 lb baby
completely blue. we rushed him where our hospital was the
army tent od ed him. I gave him mouth to mouth while
driving 40 miles to La. Where he stayed the next 9
weeks on life support and my teenagers slept in the car.
While in Northshore PICU, FEMA took back our trailer and
gave our belongings to in laws that don't exist. Churches
helped rebuild some houses on our block and the Amish unfortunately
we missed them because we had no where to stay someone
even stole my husbands tool trailer we lived in with our
children off a job which was our lively hood. so not
only did our kids loose their thing, home school,
neighborhood and every thing that was normal. My daughter
was in a autowreck had plates, pins screws ect. and my son
fell 20 plus feet working on a 2 story house on the beach
and has the same in his right arm. last mo we
have no insurance and was DENIED THE GRANT BECAUSE we
didn't file it at the court house even though we went
through a lawyer who we paid since 1993 but he has no
paper work. I don't know where to go from here. My 3 year
old has never had a home but I think it is worse for my
older 2 to know what they don't have any more. But I thank
God every day I still have them. The baby has spent a lot
of time in the hospital for his breathing his meds are
800.00 a month sometimes and his breathing machine was one
of the things fema gave away even though I called them
every time I could from the hospital. When I asked them
for help with his medicine they gave me 12 churches to
call. we are now staying for 2 months with my brother
there are 10 people in a 3 bedroom trailer but it is
better than the shed we were in.
Items Needed:
home, clothes baby
things medical help cookware food tools household items
food linins cleaning supplies yard tools any type
Additional Comments:
we appreciate any
help. God Bless |
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Lee
Family of
3
ID # 0808-131Mother
- age 45
1 girl - age 10
1 boy - age 13
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: We
lost everything in Hurricane Katrina in 2005.We are still
in need of help. Just when I think I'm getting back on my
feet we had to leave for Hurricane Gustav. It was
mandatory that we leave the city. That made it very hard I
had to pay for gas and food, etc to travel to another city
.I am living day to day trying to make it with everything
going up sky high it is so hard. I want to thank you in
advance.
Items Needed:
I need help finically,
clothing ,shoes, school uniforms, winter coats
Additional Comments:
please email me if my
phone number is still disconnected. |
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Dimes
Family of
5
ID # 0808-132Mother
- age 32
2 girls - age 11, 2
2 boys - age 16, 7
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: I'm
a Katrina survivor and currently working things just get a
little hard sometimes. I could use help with clothing
&toys since its Christmas time. My living conditions
are fine my light bill is a little behind because the kids
were out for the summer time and it was real hot this
summer the air needed to be on.
Items Needed:
clothing, linens,
cookware & toys.
Additional Comments:
I would very much
appreciate if someone looked out for my kids during my
time of need.
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Derrick
Family of
6
ID # 0808-133Mother
- age 33
Father - age 36
2 girls - ages 4, 3
2 boys - ages 18, 6
Originally from
Wichita, KA
Presently New Wichita, KA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: We
just relocated from Michigan to Kansas for employment and
it totally fell though .So now we are struggling. We were
staying in hotels until the money ran out and now we are
in a 2 bdrm townhouse with nothing but some clothes and a
few toys.
Living conditions are horrible.
The lights don't always work in
the bathroom and the outside light is broke and there are
`bugs.
Items Needed:
Clothing , cooking
pans, food , beds , cleaning supplies, toys, yard tool
rake , broom , descent mop for kitchen, couch or loveseat
, desk , dressers traps for bugs... |
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Wilson
Family of
4
ID # 0808-134Mother
- age 37
3 girls - ages 15, 10, 9
Originally from
Atlanta, GA
Presently Atlanta, GA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: i
went through Katrina and have moved several times since,
but i have yet to really get back to being settled. i feel
like i am always trying to catch up. i work and I'm making
minimum wage which is now enough to support a family of
four. my girls are in need of underwear and shoes and
socks. with winter coming they need coats. we are still
working with limited dishes and beds. i feel like a
failure for not being further along in our recovery, but i
cant save anything because there is nothing to save.
Items Needed:
school clothes, coats,
dishes, sheets and blankets, shoes and underwear
Additional Comments:
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DeHarde
Family of
3
ID # 0808-135Mother
- age 33
Father - age 34
1 girls - age 5
Originally from
Chalmette, LA
Presently Chalmette, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: Hurricane
Katrina. We were in Chalmette Louisiana and it was a total
loss. We relocated to Southaven Mississippi. We came home
two years ago and was surprised by how bad it was still
down here. Homes are still being demolished and it just
takes a lot out of a person seeing that all around you. We
did move back like I said 2 years ago. Hubby works at the
airport and it was a 45 minute to an hour drive to work
each day. With the prices of gas it was killing us. So we
borrowed money to move to Kenner Louisiana. He is now 5
minutes from work. A month ago I started with Kidney
Stones and still dealing with that cause the stone is too
big to pass. They want me to go to the hospital but that
is very hard with a 5 year old who is in school. Then I
had a wisdom tooth go abscess on me. Also in that same
week our one car broke down. Yeah when it rains it pours.
We were late with rent and have yet to catch up with the
bills yet. Right now we are just struggling and need a
hand up. Nothing for myself or husband. My daughter is
really in need of clothing BAD. I am only worried about
her. She is growing like a weed and we just can't keep her
in clothes. We bought her two uniforms sets for school when
it started and she is already growing out of the pants.
Items Needed:
Clothing for daughter
she is 5 ad in size 8 shoes for her in size children's 13
Additional Comments:
This site and the
people on it have been God sent to us in the past and no
one can ever thank you all enough for the love hope and
prayers you give us all.
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Chambley
Family of
1
ID # 0808-136Mother
- age 40
Originally from
Winona, MS
Presently Winona, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: I
am a 40 yr old 6 month pregnant lady who lives alone. I
own my own house, but just recently lost my emergency
unemployment and have zero income. I receive $10.00 in
food stamps but recently got recertified and hope to get
more starting in November. I do not have money for
anything. I need gas in my car and money for my phone
bill. A friend recently bought me a prepaid Net10 phone
that I listed, but if she doesn't get me more minutes, I
will not have any communication via phone. My refrigerator
has gone out. I had a 25 cu ft fridge that was my mothers
and it has been the best, but I guess it has seen better
days. Also, my washer is not working. I would say that not
having a refrigerator and washer is the worst. I do not
have money to go to a laundry to clean my clothes. Because
of lack of refrigeration, I do not have the appropriate
foods for me to eat and my blood sugar is out of whack
because of it. I am being forced to eat too many
carbohydrates and not enough protein. CMI, Central
Mississippi Inc., paid my electricity bill and I had paid
my last gas bill with my last partial unemployment check.
I wrote a hot check for my water because no agencies help
with water. A friend went to my bank and covered that
check for me. I have about $4.00 in my checking account. I
have gotten some baby clothes from Mission Hope and
received clothes from Cornerstone Ministries. Mission Hope
has given me yams and string beans, for this is the only
food items that they have. I also received frozen food
from Cornerstone, but then turned around and lost it when
the refrigerator when out. I am also a manic depressant
and this situation and being pregnant doesn't help, but I
am also strong or try to be. I am stronger and better than
this and I know that things will be better. I am just
going through some growing pains. Literally! If anyone
could help me, I would be extremely grateful. I actually
need lots more help with my house, but I feel as though I
need a refrigerator and washer more right now.
Items Needed:
I need a refrigerator
and a washer. A gas card would also be nice. I also need
to be able to get supplies at Wal-Mart such as toilet
paper, paper towels, soap, detergent, etc. If you know of
an agency that could help with my water bill that would be
great. It's $36.50 a month and due on the 15th.
Additional Comments:
I have not lost my
home, I simply need some help during this rough time in my
life and I would be grateful for help. I don't want to
take away from someone who is also worse off than me, so
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Baxter
Family of
3
ID # 0808-137Mother
- age 48
2 girls- ages 8, 14
Originally from
Lucedale, MS
Presently Lucedale, MS
TRAGEDY -
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of my Experience: Hurricane
Katrina. Right now, the children and
I are living at mother's even though the mold here is
still growing. Although, we are
still here, I am doing the best I know how to too get me
and the children back on our feet. It is not so easy being
a single mother trying to make things right again after
Katrina. I work from home online and
am a freelance writer. I have been
working for over a year with the same online company. It
just seems that things are so much harder than before.
I am open to any online writing
assignments, so keep me in mind if you need some good
quality content. Where are we now?
Still
struggling to make ends meet, keep a roof over our heads
and doing our best to make sure the kids can eat.
Items Needed:
Food and
clothing would be useful.
The children grow so fast.
Both children could use some really warm
clothes this winter and it would be nice if they had
something to entertain themselves with. They
both like music and movies and would be thrilled over any
type of snack goodies for Christmas. It
hasn't got to be anything grand, since Christmas's have
been a bit shy the past few years. It would just be nice
for them to know that Santa hasn't forgotten them. Cleaning
supplies would be helpful too and toilet paper.
Additional Comments:
I would like to
take this time to thank you for your time. I would just
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Quinsey
Family of
8
ID # 0808-138Mother
- age 44
Father- age 41
3 girls- ages 10, 12,
15
3 boys- ages 5, 12, 14
Originally from
Westwego, LA
Presently Forest Park, GA
TRAGEDY -
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of my Experience: wow
the disaster period... well I have been under the Dr,s
care since I have been here I suffer from depressions and
rumthoid arthritis my family has lost so much I try not to
think about it to often because so much of it can not be
replaced for weeks because I had made it to atl and my
other family members went further out into Louisiana we
did not here from each other we did know who was dead or
alive it took months for use to get together again by
phone as soon as I was able to .I drove to new Orleans to
see my mother because I went there to live with her for a
year and a half or so because she wanted me there for a
little while to help her out and I wanted to be with her
and when this took place I could no longer due for her are
be there for her because I am now 500 miles away
Items Needed:
clothing, cookware,
food. general household, linen, school/winter cloths |
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Smith
Family of
6
ID # 0808-139Mother
- age 40
Father - age 37
3 girls - ages 4, 10,
13
1 boy - age 17
Originally from
Laurel, MS
Presently Laurel, MS
TRAGEDY -
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of my Experience: We
lost our home, all home furnishing, and all clothes. We
have started buying some stuff and have had some stuff
given to us. We
still have to build onto the old part of our house - a
kitchen, dining room, bedroom and bath. We still need to
redo part of the living room area that was damage to the
floor and walls. We do not have the money to do this and
we have been told we have to be out of this trailer by
February 2009.
Items Needed:
We really need all
building supplies, food and some cookware, and general
household items. The children need more school clothes.
Additional Comments:
Please help my sister
and her family. |
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Manning
Family of
5
ID # 0808-140Father
- age 53
2 girls - ages 19, 29
2 boys - age 22, 26
Originally from Rio
Rancho, NM
Presently Te Awamtu, New Zealand
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: working delivering food to the
stricken area ,in the Katrina aftermath i fell with a hand
cart of 400-500lbs of frozen food landing on me . Causing
spinal column injuries ,neck injuries and broken teeth . I
have aplyed for workers comp and Social Security . Both
are pending . For now i have no income ,and am low on
possessions to sell . Court is on the horizon for my
Workers Comp case , and i have just learned my airfare
ticket is almost worthless . We can not borrow any more
from the bank , because we have low low income ,it is
difficult to pay utilities. my wife gets a small
dissability . We may be forced to sell her house . I take
high doses of codine and other pain management medications
and cannot afford physical therapy or to have my teeth
repaired . We are indoors in a modest home , but not for
long . My goal is to get to New Orleans for court in
District 7 for my rightfull workers Comp payments and
backpay . Court is pending . My Lawyer is W.Chad Stelly
Items Needed:
I need airfare to New Orleans for court , and enough to
stay and apply for benefits for the state of Louisiana . I
have found St Vincents at $20 a night . My lawyer may help
me with transportation within New Orleans for court, as i
can only walk briefly and for short distances . W/C owes
me aprox $80K in back wages ,not to mention out of pocket
medical expenses . i calculate my needs to travel to New
Orleans and a weeks stay and food @ $1200.00 hopefully
food stamps etc. come into play after that.
Additional Comments:
This is not a joke . I have serrious injuries and we are
in very bad financial condition . I have been waiting
almost 3 years to get into New Orleans district 7 court .
Now that that day is upon us. I can no longer afford to go
, Air Pacific say my ticket has gone down in value by %75
. I am too injured to work and my wifes income is minimal
. If you are able to help my family and myself ,we will
repay ALL when the money i am due from Workers Comp comes
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Pat
Family of
5
ID # 0808-141Mother
- age 34
Father - age 39
3 girls- ages 6, 7,
14
Originally from
Magee, MS
Presently Magee, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: they
are in need of getting Christmas for there kids they are
barely paying there bills husband only gets disability
anything would be greatly appreciated thank you very much
Items Needed:
need cooking ware
school clothes for kids
Additional Comments:
please help this
family
Submitted by neighbour.
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Breaux
Family of
4
ID # 0808-142Mother
- age 78
1 girl - age 25
2 boys - ages 17, 21
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in New Orleans in FEMA trailer
TRAGEDY -
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of my Experience: I
been working on my house for 3 years, I'm living a FEMA
trailer that I must be out of by the end of the year. I
have lost over 30,000 between three differ contactors for
not completing the work or doing the work wrong. So I'm
force to move back into my house incomplete. Without a
working kitchen, with one working bathroom there are a few
exterior things that still need to be done. I do work a
fulltime job as a office Manager. But I fall short on
getting the things I need to get back in the house, after
paying my bills. 20,000 of the money I lose was the money
I need to replace the household items.
Items Needed:
Linens, cookware,
general household items, furniture |
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Salter
Family of
4
ID # 0808-143Mother
- age 21
Father - age 20
1 girl - age 5
1 boy - age 8 weeks
Originally from
Waveland, MS
Presently Bay St. Louis, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: we
went to a church in Picayune, MS to try to run from the
storm. we didn't have much money to go farther so that is
where we were. while there a tornado took off the roof of
our church and we got rained on. my daughter was 1 1/2
years old and she was so scared. after the storm we went
home to find nothing. I have pictures of what my home used
to look like and what it done to it.
Items Needed:
clothes, sheets, pots
and pans
Additional Comments:
we will greatly
appreciate anything. I do try to work to provide for my
family but with all our bills we barely make it day to
day. |
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Huff
Family of
4
ID # 0808-144Mother
- age 48
3 boys - ages 20, 17, 11
Originally from
Waveland, MS
Presently Waveland, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: we
left to go to Jackson where we thought would be better
than were we lived. while there I couldn't contact my
daughter who stayed in a church in picayune. I was devastated
when I couldn't find out how her or my grand-daughter were
doing. Well when I got home, or should I say when I go to
my disaster there was nothing left but pollins. my sons couldn't
stop crying. we lived in a warehouse for a month then in a
tent until fema finally gave us a trailer.
Items Needed:
clothes, sheets,
anything would help
Additional Comments:
I try to do the best I
can to take care of my boys but there is no jobs out here.
my oldest son takes care of me and I would like to do
something nice for him. |
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Newman
Family of
12
ID # 0808-145Mother
- age 50
3 girls - ages 10, 11, 12
6 boys - ages 8, 12, 14, 14, 16, 17
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: It
was a long 23 hour drive. Which we had at least 20 people
with us. The drive was very hot, long and
exhausting.
Items Needed:
clothes, shoes,
cookware, food, coats
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Jenkins
Family of
5
ID # 0808-146Mother
- age 33
2 girls - ages 6, 15
2 boys - ages 12, 20
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: I
have been trying to save money to get the thing my kids
need but some how I cant I have bills I've been struggling
to pay since after Katrina I have a student loan with Sallie
mea, truck note from a vehicle red cross purchased for me
and its hard with 4 kids on a single mother. I been tying
to get a job but their hours are not meeting up I have to
be here for my kids I have no family out here my 15year
old she's still a baby you know so this is where I am now
and I want to do better that's why I went to school but
now I'm about to be in debt.
Items Needed:
clothing, cookware,
medical needs for myself, toys living room furniture, help
with student loans and truck payments
Additional Comments:
GOD BLESS
AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Hall
Family of
6
ID # 0808-147Mother
- age 33
Father - age 36
3 girls - ages 3, 4, 8
Originally from
Biloxi, MS
Presently Lucedale, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: my
daughter, son-in-law and I lost everything we owned in Katrina,
we have finally moved into a Katrina cottage, we were in a
fema trailer, my son-in-law is in construction work and
has been out of work three months, my daughter cant work
as her she takes care of me as I'm disabled and also her
youngest has severe lung problems, these two people are my
angels if I hadn't had them i would be in a nursing home
by now....they have the sweetest little
girls,mackayla8,riley4 and losila3 that wont have much of
a Christmas as the only money coming in is my 628.oo
social security and it only pays the bills...so we would appreciate
anything anyone could do for them.. try and god bless
,hopefully we will be able to buy this Katrina cottage
next year
Items Needed:
we are still in
need of clothing. We are still short on linens
especially twin bed sheets, double bed sheet and
especially towels and washcloths
Additional Comments:
WE HAVE NEVER
USED THIS SERVICE BEFORE BUT REALLY NEED IT THIS YEAR..
THANK YOU VERY MUCH |
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Ross
Family of
3
ID # 0808-148Mother
- age 47
Father - age 52
1 girl - age 11
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently Irving, TX
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: We
are in time of some much heartaches and troubles. I am
working and is still struggling trying to keep bills paid,
keep grandchild in school. I am also trying very hard to
assist my daughter which submitted a form also, name is
Adonica Ross. She is struggling since Hurricane Gustavo
which came down in Irving, TX also with her son which is 5
years old in which we found out today, that he is needing
to see a doctor for ADHD. It is so hard in running back
and forth. We all need clothing assist with personal
items. The eleven year old needs clothing in which is a
female, my granddaughter. I, myself had surgery but is
trying to stay healthy to maintain my job for us all. My fiancé
is still fighting for his Road to Home in which is very
much disgusting. We are needing assistance with clothing
and food, some personal items. If you can assist all of us
in anyway, please contact us. We are not looking for any
handouts, we was just put out on a limb and feel like the
end of the world is tomorrow. My daughter is working a
McDonald's job in which pays a little but the cost of
living is very high. Whatever information is needed you
can contact me. Also, we really know that the crisis right
now is rough for everyone, but please take and believe
that we are in need.
Items Needed:
Clothing, food,
general household items, school clothing, cookware and
some help with medication for my grandson with ADHD. We
are also needing assistance bills if possible. At least
one month of rental/utility assistance. Anything would
help, we are tired or running back and forth. It is a
total life change and starting over is rough even though
it has been 2005.
Additional Comments:
I really hope that
someone can reach out to us, once again, it is not easy
asking for help, but we are still trying very hard to move
forward. It gets a little harder around Thanksgiving and
Christmas being somewhere trying hard to adjust. |
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Dorsey
Family of
3
ID # 0808-149Mother
- age 26
1 girl - age 8
2 boys - ages 4, 5
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently Houston, TX
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: This
is the time in my life where it hurts the most. The
holidays. I know this is the time to be thankful for
everything, and I am, for getting this far. 3years after
Katrina and I'm still struggling. Well we didn't get
adopted last year and I come back in faith. I'm doing ok,
I attend Houston Community College and I'm on the Dean's
List. I have custody of my sisters 2kids age 4,8. I get no
help from her and their father is unknown. It is hard.
Hard not to have anyone to hear your cries when you do.
Hard taking care of 2 kids when you don't have no one. I
took responsibility for them so they wouldn't go to foster
care. My family is poor, so I cannot turn to them for
help. Sometimes it is a struggle just getting by day to
day mentally just dealing with stress, but I keep on for
the kids sake. I 'm trying. I m in college to provide them
with a better life. I'm on disability and we barley get by
on a month to month basis. I don't want anyone to feel
sorry for us, we just need a helping hand. This is the
life God has chosen for me, so I have to live it and do
the best I can for the kids. I m not asking for anything
for myself, just the 2 kids. I'll be more than thankful
for that. We are still living in the same apartment as
last year. We are rebuilding our lives, but just need a
little help.
Items Need: I
Would be thankful for Christmas gifts for the kids. I
cannot ask for more.
Additional Comments:
Thank you Katrina for
another year of hope and posting our stories. |
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Ross
Family of
5
ID # 0808-150Mother
- age 21
Father - age 22
2 girls - ages 1, 2
1 boy - age 3 months
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently Dallas, TX
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: Scattered
from place to place since Hurricane Katrina, finally found
a way to get an apartment with the assistance of my
mother. Since then, I Trikee have been trying to find
employment in which causes for a G.E.D or Diploma but
cannot get to it. My son has a whole in his heart in which
the doctor said he needs surgery by six months, but afraid
to do so. The mother of my child has medical problems but
also is working with hardly no hours but we are still
trying very hard. We are in great need of household items,
furniture. The cold weather is here but we are blessed
with what we have. We needs furniture badly. We sleeps on
the floor which causes allergies. We are trying to find
stability without running here and there but with hardly
any tools to work with.
Items Needed:
Clothing for all of
us, specifically the three children. Furniture, household
items, personal hygiene items, blankets, medical
attention, linens, blankets/quilts, coats, shoes and at
least one month of rental payment so that I can continue
to seek the employment which causes deep anxiety and
stress. Whatever anyone can do to help me and my family
will help.
Additional Comments:
I am truly blessed to
still be alive and I thank GOD for this website. We have
not been notified of assistance as of yet, but I believe
GOD will send one of his angels to assist me and my
family. We are not looking for handouts, but we are just
needing some assistance right now so that we can go on to
find and keep stability so we can raise these 3 children.
Whatever anyone can do for us will be a truly blessing.
Please give us a helping hand. Giante had signed us up
once but don't remember the number, so I went on and
signed up. Thank you very much in advance and GOD BLESS. |
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Green
Family of
7
ID # 0808-151Mother
- age 32
Father - age 33
4 girls - ages 11, 7, 5, 3
1 boy - age 10
Originally from
Marrero, LA
Presently Marrero, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: My
"Katrina" experience was a disaster. I lost
everything I owned and some. My husband was a musician and
that's how he made his living. The keyboards he played
with went under water. We just didn't think that it
would've been as bad as it was. He ripped his pinky finger
literally so it hung to the side of his wrist at his job
pre-Katrina at Avondale (Northrop Grumman) and since then
workman's comp has run out. He tried to go back there
post-Katrina but they declined him because he didn't want
to leave his family and come back to work and all while
the aftermaths were going on we didn't think it was
possible at the time for him to be one place and us
another. We were displaced in Dallas, TX where they helped
in every way they could. They placed us on the Angel Tree
and the families that received my name for the 2 1/2 years
we were they were a blessing to my children and they
filled the gap tremendously they really went above and
beyond the call of duty and for them I'm thankful. Since
being back in New Orleans the debt has increased and I am
a full-time student at Delgado Community College. Please
help in any way you can to make my children happy that's
all I want is for them to be happy. I don't like for them
to know we're struggling and this is the only way I know
to continue the process in asking for help and they would
never know if I did it this way. Thanks so much!!!
Items Needed:
coats, shoes &
tennis shoes, clothing girls (skirts or dresses and
shirts, boy (pants and shirts), (full size) bedding
comforter sets, pots, bathroom set (children) (rugs shower
curtain etc...), backpacks (they have holes in them),
jackets for when it's not too cold, hats and glove sets,
tights and socks (girls), socks (boy), iron and ironing
board, house decorations (to make it feel more homely),
cleaning supplies (anything), lawn mower
Additional Comments:
I really appreciate
you and for everything that you have done for people in
need. I ask that God richly bless you and that you receive
it double-fold. God Bless!!! |
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Torregano
Family of
4
ID # 0808-152Mother
- age 25
Father - age 33
1 girl - age 16
(diabetic, blind)
1 boy - age 20
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently North Dallas, TX
TRAGEDY -
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of my Experience: My husband and I were in
Hurricane Katrina. Still to this day, we're struggling. We
barely have enough to pay our light bill and other
utilities. My mother is blind and she is on a very low
income. My brother and mother does not have any clothing.
My brother, mother, husband and myself do not have a
jacket for the winter. We are in need of clothing. We are
still rebuilding our lives.
Items Needed: We are
in need of clothing, cookware, food, general household
items and help with bills. |
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Taylor
Family of
3
ID # 0808-153Mother-
age 28
2 boys- ages 2, 12
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
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of my Experience: I
WAS 5 MONTHS PREGNANT AND MY OLDEST SON 9 YRS OLD WE STOOD
IN THE MORIAL CONVENTION CENTER WHERE WE SAW PEOPLE GET
KILLED, RAPED AND JUST DIE. FIRST WE WERE ON THE BRIDGE
FOR TWO DAYS RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE SUPERDOME THEN WE WENT
TO THE CONVENTION CENTER. IT WAS HORRIBLE I ALMOST STARVE
TO DEATH BECAUSE I REFUSE TO EAT WHAT THEY WAS GIVING DUE
TO ME BEING PREGNANT. MY MOTHER WAS GONE ITS WAS ME AND MY
SON. TRYING TO GET THOUGHT THAT TRAGIC MOMENT.
Items Needed:
CLOTHING, CLEANING
SUPPLIES, LINENS SCHOOL CLOTHES & SUPPLIES.
Additional Comments:
THANK YOU ALL AND GOD
BLESS YOU. |
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Claiborne
Family of
5
ID # 0808-154Mother
- age 35
2 girls - ages 16, 14
2 boys - ages 5, 12
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently Baton Rouge, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: I've
been through hurricane Katrina put my life back together
then came gusto took away my job I'm looking for another
right now I'm fighting to receive my unemployment that has
been at least 12 weeks that they owe me a can't afford to
buy my kids anything for Christmas my bills are behind so
if i try to pay them next month my kids will not have a
good Christmas I'm currently living in baton rouge, a
trying to make a good holiday for my kids
Items Needed:
winter clothing,
cookware, school clothing, linens.
Additional Comments:
if there is someone
that can help me I'll be thankful |
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Thomas
Family of 3
ID # 0707-101
date posted July 11, 2007
Mother - age
34
Father - age 35
1 girl - age 12
Originally from New Orleans, LA
Presently living in
New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: my family and I evacuated to Gainesville
Georgia, stayed with family but later had to move in a
church shelter which helped us greatly in Georgia due to
my husband and my past mistakes we were unable to find a
job I later got sick hospitalized then we moved back to
new Orleans in a trailer with my mother
Items Needed:
We have no hot water, stove, refrigerator, my daughter has
no bed, no furniture, now washer no dryer
Additional Comments:
we are working it's just barely enough to pay the bills
not enough to get our water on or appliance I'm not trying
to get over I just need help I need no money I'll accept
the appliances. |
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Elliott
Family of 1
ID # 0707-102
date posted July 12, 2007
1 male - age 21
Originally from New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Toledo, OH with a friend
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: I
was in my home on the roof top waiting for help that i
never had gotten
Items Needed:
Some where to stay find a job. |
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Deharde
Family of 3
ID # 0707-103
date posted July 13, 2007
Mother - age 31
Father - age 32
1 girl - age 4
Originally from
Chalmette, LA
Presently living in an apartment in Chalmette, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
ADOPTED
BY THE ROGERS FAMILY IN CAMERON PARK, CALIFORNIA 08/30/07
THANK
YOU!!!
|
Details
of my Experience: Well we lost everything in
hurricane Katrina and Rita. We relocated to Southaven ms.
My husbands job just transferred us home to Chalmette Louisiana. We
had only two weeks to pack find a place and move. Rent
here is HORRIBLE!!!!! We went from paying 350 when we
lived here before the hurricane to paying 650 in Southaven
ms NOW paying 800! and that was one of the cheapest places
to move into... So all the money we had saved had to go to
the move. The rental truck we had to pay last months first
months AND a deposit. We just moved back a month ago and I
lost my income due to the move. we only have one car here
and there is no public transportation here so I am home
bound with our 4 year old daughter. My husband is looking
for a second job and I am trying to find children in the
area to watch but not having much luck with either... We
are barley paying bills right now and bills are stacking
up again... My daughter who is 4 is growing like a weed
and most of her clothing is getting tight and right now we
just cant buy any more for her. Also we need help with
food if at all possible we only have two stores here and
they are not cheap... the nearest Wal-Mart is a good ways
a way from us and since we only have one car it is hard to
get to it. just seems as soon as we think we are getting
on our feet we are being knocked back down. its wearing us
out we are just getting so tired.
Items Needed:
clothing for 4 year old daughter and food |
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Grant
Family of 4
ID # 0707-104
date posted July 14, 2007
Mother - age 24
2 boys - ages 6,3
1 girl - age 4
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living with family member in New Orleans
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
ADOPTED
BY THE LOEL FAMILY IN GALLIPOLIS, OHIO 08/29/07
THANK
YOU!!!
|
Details
of my Experience: WE LEFT OUR HOME AND STAY AT A
HOTEL AND THEN AFTER THE STORM WAS OVER AND THE WATER WAS
RISE AND MY BROTHER TAKE A BOAT AND GOT TO A BRIDGE AND
THE FIRE TRUCK BROUGHT US TO THE SUPERDOME AND WE STAY
THERE FOR 5 DAYS AFTER THAT WE WERE BUSSED TO DALLAS
TEXAS.
Items Needed:
CLOTHING, HOUSING, COOKWARE, GENERAL
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS |
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Moreau
Family of 3
ID # 0707-105
date posted July 15, 2007
Father - age 40
1 boy - age 12
1 girl - age 16
Originally from
Meraux, LA
Presently living in an apartment in Baton Rouge, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
ADOPTED
BY THE ROBINSON FAMILY IN WALDORF, MARYLAND
08/29/07
THANK
YOU!!!
|
Details
of my Experience: We lost everything like most
people from Katrina. As most of you know St. Bernard
Parish was one of the Hardest Hit Areas. Our house was
under 25 feet of water for two weeks (see photos at
Katrina.com) as you can guess there was nothing left to
salvage. Not even a photo! Since then we have moved about
90 miles away to Baton Rouge, La in a small two bedroom
apartment. We are very grateful! Its been a very slow
recovery and we still have a long way to go. I am employed
and commute to New Orleans everyday 180 miles roundtrip,
but I am working. Its just not enough! I picked up a
second job to provide for my children, and some nights I don't
sleep because of work. The State and Federal Government
HAS NOT helped because we were renting and not owners of
the house. There are no programs for renters. So at this
point I am in debt and anything will help our family. Last
year because of the volume of people on the Angel Tree we
were not adopted but are hoping that will change this
year. Thank You and God Bless All of us!
Items Needed: I've
learned the best thing to receive is Gift Cards from anywhere
but the best places are like Wal-Mart and Target because
they have everything from Gas for the vehicle to food. But
clothes, shoes or light jackets for the fast not to cold
winter we have here.
Additional Comments:
This is our third year, we were adopted the 1st year but
not last year. I hope we are this year! Thanks Katrina! |
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Battaglia
Family of 7
ID # 0707-106
date posted July 15, 2007
Mother - age 33
Father - age 35
4 boys - ages 15, 10, 6, 1
1 girl - age 12
Originally from
Long Beach, MS
Presently living in Corinth, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
ADOPTED
BY THE AYLOUCHE FAMILY IN MARBLEHEAD, MA
AUGUST 24, 2007
THANK
YOU!!!
|
Details
of my Experience: I was watching TV and playing
games on the internet w/my daughter. Boys were running
wild round the house as usual. My husband was working
preparing for the storm that 'will not hit here'. My
friend, Karen, kept calling me. All I could think was for
her to LEAVE ME ALONE!! She wanted me to pack up and
evacuate with her. Told her 'no' every time she called.
She was beginning to irritate me pretty badly. I knew that
storm was not headed our way. I knew!! It was not only
going to hit TX but was going to lose all the strength
that it had accumulated. Then she showed up at our
house.......She packed up my trunk with whatever food
items she could find in there and 2 outfits for my kids -
while I was watching TV - my gosh would they stop talking
bout that storm at put on some type of program - it is not
coming here! I was pregnant and irritated. So when she
finished packing up the car she began asking where my
husband was - she drove to his employment and asked what
he needed to do to finish up to be able to leave. Then proceeded
to help him do so. We were on the road by noon. The
traffic was awful - the air went out. We ended up in North
Alabama - we found 1 available motel room but the lady
wouldn't give it to us because there 'was not enough room
in there' for all of us. We ended up in a rest area -
guess there was more room in that little we came in than
the room we had previously found. Who knows. We slept in
the car for two days. Then decided to go back. We had
already heard of all the destruction that Katrina made -
you know the one that didn't hit the MS Gulf Coast. When
we arrived back on the coast we couldn't even determine
what streets to use. The ones that were drivable we
couldn't recognize. I had lived there for over 10 yrs and
my husband 15yrs. We knew those streets like the back of
our hand. We went to Karen's house first - had some damage
but not too bad. A tree fell on her house but didn't make
it all the way through her attic. The we set out to find
our own. We drove in the
Items Needed:
furniture, clothing, kitchenware, bedding, linens, self,
husband & 10 year old son needs glasses
Additional Comments:
Anything at all you can do to help will be so greatly
appreciated. This is my third time registering - but still
have received no help. |
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Hess
Family of 2
ID # 0707-107
date posted July 15, 2007
Wife - age 48
(has ulcer on leg & awaiting fusion on back)
Husband - age 46
Originally from
Pass Christian, MS
Presently living in Clearview, Kansas (brother-in-law lent us the money
to move in this apartment just last month)
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
|
Details
of my Experience: My husband and I were in the
attic of our apt. at the time of hurricane Katrina with
water up to our necks for several hours. We lost
everything we owned, including our car. After spending
several days in a shelter, my husband and i hitch-hiked to
Glasgow Ky. We did receive help thru fema, but we were
unable to apply for help for a car because the title was
in the car under water.
Items Needed: We need
a car for my husband to get back and forth from work. Also
I have not been to a doctor for my health problems since
the end of March. My sister and her husband was helping us
get around, until her husbands sister had emergency
surgery. My husband is currently riding a bike for almost
6 miles to and from work. because of my back, I am unable
to get around much. We also need a little help with food,
for my husband will not be receiving a pay check for
2weeks.
Additional Comments:
I normally do not ask for help, but we're in between a
rock and a hard place now. We are paying 525. a month
rent, and my SSI is only 398. per month. |
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Wheeler
Family of 2
ID # 0707-108
date posted July 15, 2007
Mother - age 46
1 girl - age 21
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living with a family member in New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
ADOPTED
BY THE JAIMES FAMILY IN MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 08/29/07
THANK
YOU!!!
|
Details
of my Experience: Me and my family was in the Sheraton
hotel I work there before hurricane I work in the banquet kitchen
we guest in the hotel we the hurricane hit we had to cook
with flash light and generator in the dark five hundred
guest five hundred employees and they family. If was a
experience of my life. but with the strong of the good
lord I had to get my family to safe so we left the hotel Thursday
after hurricane and ended up in Oklahoma city.
Items Needed: Back
home in New Orleans live with a good friend try to get
start to work own my house .general household cookware
sheetrock pants stuff to work in the house
Additional Comments:
I try to get back in my house. with the help of the Lord. |
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Battaglia
Family of 3
ID # 0707-109
date posted July 15, 2007
Mother - age 56
(diabetic, back & heart condition, hearing impaired)
Father - age 56
(diabetic, breathing difficulties)
1 girl - age 19
(diabetic, mental condition)
Originally from
Bay St. Louis, MS
Presently living in Bay St. Louis, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
|
Details
of my Experience: We had lost everything due to
the water we had in our home during Katrina. We also lost
our beloved potbelly pig. We felt lucky because we still
had a house standing. It took so long to get it repaired.
It wasn't until December 22 of 2006 it was repaired enough
to move back in. We still need minor repairs.
Items Needed: We
still need cookware, clothes and linens.
Additional Comments:
God Bless for Help Given |
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Smith
Family of 3
ID # 0707-110
date posted July 14, 2007
Wife - age 28
(diabetic, heart patient, thyroid obesity)
Husband - age 38
Mother - age 48
(diabetic, heart patient, on oxygen)
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in FEMA trailer in Baton Rouge, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
|
Details
of my Experience: My family and I evacuated to
Hammond Indiana Stayed there for almost a year but had to
relocate again due to some money issues and lack of
affordable housing. We lost a family member My husbands
Grandfather Nathaniel Kingston in the flood. I cant write
too much about our experience anymore because I am in
transition of regaining my strength and normal abilities.
But I can say we are staying in a FEMA trailer and we are
struggling still especially with transportation and our
basic daily needs.
THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS THOSE THAT
STILL CARE TO HELP
Items Needed: We are
still in need of clothing It is hard to find clothing in
the larger size and not having enough income we cant
afford to buy clothing We are also in need of beds (preferably
a queen bed for my mom and a king for my husband and I due
to my size) and general household items for the kitchen
and bedrooms we can also use some general household
supplies and personal hygiene items for as I stated we are
on a real tight budget I (Charlotte) am in need of help of
obtaining my medicine which I cant afford yet. We
also need help with transportation Its hard to get to take
care of business and grocery store without transportation
and the area we live in.
Additional Comments:
If anyone can help us with any of this it would be
gratefully appreciated |
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Smith
Family of 6
ID # 0707-111
date posted July 14, 2007
Mother - age 32
Father - age 26
2 girls - ages 16, 9
1 boy - age 7
sister in-law - age 23
Originally from
Kenner, LA
Presently living in Marrero, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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Details
of my Experience: we relocated back to Louisiana
in Dec. 2006. we have had to move twice since we've been
back here. the first time it was because the owner sold
the property. we have not been able to get a fresh start,
and get our feet back on the ground.
Items Needed: school
supplies, clothing |
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Wyble
Family of 7
ID # 0707-112
date posted July 14, 2007
Mother - age 28
Father - age 44
4 boys - ages 8, 6, 13, 14
Male cousin - age 20
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Keithville, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
photo of mom and 2
younger children
ADOPTED
BY THE BOARMAN FAMILY IN MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRIGNIA
11/27/07
THANK
YOU!!!
|
Details
of my Experience: Well because of God we are
here today we are in a struggle right now our lease is
about to be up and my husband just got a new job we lost a lot
of our stuff in a fire in our storage unit just 2 weeks
ago. Ours and 4 others were destroyed because we did
not have renters insurance we could not do anything we
could use help now as well as during the holidays we are a
God fearing family we just need some help I pray God will
send us some one. The boys are sad because all of
their toys and books and things was destroyed but our
clothes was at home with us so we have clothing and shoes
and things please help us we would be glad to verify any
thing you need we are not trying to fraud anyone we just
need a little help.
Items Needed: general
household items linens kids toys any thing you would like
to send if it would make things easier gift cards are helpful
not to tell anyone or be picky just so we don't get any
thing more than once God bless you all and God bless the
USA
Additional Comments:
please help we are truly in need |
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Bickham
Family of 1
ID # 0707-113
date posted July 14, 2007
Female - age 52
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in a shelter
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
|
Details
of my Experience: I experience lot of stress during
Katrina, I had to live in 5 different house hold and i wasn't
too nice, it took a lot out of me having to go from place
to place. now I am living back in a shelter.
Items Needed:
clothing, linens, food, cookware. |
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Holden
Family of 5
ID # 0707-114
date posted July 14, 2007
Mother - age 41
Father - age 38
1 girl - age 18
2 boys - ages 1, 6
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
|
Details
of my Experience: On August 25,2005 My Family An
I Evacuated To A Hotel Went The Water Started Rising My
Son, Son-In-Law, Husband Got A Boat An brought Us To A
Bridge Where Their Were Firemen Bring People To The
Superdome We Stayed Their For Three Days We Left An
Started Walking Over The Gretna Bridge Someone In A Pick
Up Truck Gave Us A Ride To Houston TX, We Were
Joined With Their Family On The Truck It WAS 15 Of Us I
Take It Day By Day Trying To Fix My House Up I Pray To The
Lord An He Answers my Prayers Thank You For Your LOVE An
SUPPORT
Items Needed:
clothes, cookware, bedding, general household items |
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Shadrick
Family of 3
ID # 0707-115
date posted July 14, 2007
Mother - age 30
1 girl - age 7
1 boy - ages 2
Originally from
Kiln, MS
Presently living with family member
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
ADOPTED
BY THE BUTCHER FAMILY IN MISSION VIEJO, CALIFORNIA
11/24/07
THANK
YOU!!!
|
Details
of my Experience: stayed in shelter and was hit
by tornadoes lost car lived in TN for about a year after
storm daughter lived there for 2 yrs with my brother she
is now home she was to scared to come home unable to work
due to a cervical disk disease and transportation only
have my parents car trailer was damaged but are in the
process of fixing while we live there
Items Needed: School
uniforms for Caitlin, clothes, shoes, linens, pajamas
Additional Comments:
Would appreciate any help we can receive |
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Collins
Family of 3
ID # 0707-116
date posted July 14, 2007
Mother - age 24
1 girl - age 6
1 boy - ages 2
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in apartment at Simmesport, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
|
Details
of my Experience: My disaster experience was
devastating and still now to this day I am trying to get
back on my feet. As a single mother it hasn't been easy.
Items Needed:
clothing, general household items
Additional Comments:
I am grateful and thankful that there are people out there
that still care and think about us and where and what we
are doing 2 years after the storm ****
THIS FAMILY IS UNAVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION - PHONE HAS BEEN
DISCONNECTED AND ADOPTEE GAVE P.O. BOX FOR MAILING *** |
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Williams
Family of 5
ID # 0707-117
date posted July 14, 2007
Mother - age 24
1 girl - age 6
1 boy - ages 2
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in apartment at Simmesport, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
ADOPTED
BY BLOOMFIELD HIGH SCHOOL IN BLOOMFIELD, CONNECTICUT
11/27/07
THANK
YOU!!!
|
Details
of my Experience: TWO YEARS AFTER HURRICANE
KATRINA I AM STRUGGLING DAY BY DAY TO MAKE ENDS MEET. WE
LOST EVERYTHING BECAUSE OF THE HURRICANE. I HAVE FOUR KIDS
AGES FROM 2-12 AND ITS HARD KNOWING THAT I CAN'T BUY THEM
THE THINGS THEY NEED. I DON'T HAVE A CAR TO GET AROUND AND
ITS HARD BECAUSE THERE'S NO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND
SOMETIMES I CAN'T EVEN GET TO THE STORE. AFTER LIVING IN A
HOTEL ROOM FOR SEVEN MONTHS WE LEFT TO COME HERE TO TEXAS
HOPING THERE WOULD BE BETTER OPTIONS HERE. BUT ITS EVEN
HARDING THAN I EXPECTED.
Items Needed: WE ARE
IN NEED FOR CLOTHING, SHOES, COOKWARE, TOYS,
HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES ANYTHING WILL BE GLADLY APPRECIATED.
Additional Comments:
GOD BLESS YOU |
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Dimes
Family of 5
ID # 0707-118
date posted July 14, 2007
Mother - age 31
2 boys - ages 15, 5
2 girls - ages 16, 1
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Dallas, TX
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
ADOPTED
BY THE KARP FAMILY IN ROSEBURG, OREGON 08/29/07
THANK
YOU!!!
|
Details
of my Experience: Well its been almost 2 years
since that terrible day invaded our lives (HURRICANE
KATRINA) and its still hard I have a job but when I finish
paying bills its hardly enough to get things that the kids
need. School is almost her and I need help getting
uniforms, shoes and supplies. I thank God for providing me
with this job so that I could at least keep us with
shelter I know he won't let me down with other things we
need.
Items Needed:
clothing and general household items.
Additional Comments:
I would like to thank you all for thinking of me and my
family in our times of need God Bless You. |
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Taylor
Family of 5
ID # 0707-119
date posted July 14, 2007
Mother - age 36
1 girl - age 13
Originally from
Long Beach, MS
Presently living in Long Beach, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
|
Details
of my Experience: On August 29, 2005, 70% of our
roof came off. The second floor started caving in.
Everything was ruined. We ran out of gas and
couldn't go anywhere to get food. I lost my job. I am a
single parent so I had no one but my daughter to help me.
Life changed as we knew it. My daughter had to go live in
Texas without me for 5 weeks. That was the hardest thing I
ever had to do. Our town still hasn't recovered. We still
need volunteers. Someone please help us. It has almost
been 2 years.
Items Needed:
clothing, ice trays, vacuum cleaner, and food.
Additional Comments:
Please help us recover and God bless all! |
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Smith
Family of 9
ID # 0707-120
date posted July 14, 2007
Mother - age 27
Father - age 21
3 boys - ages 7, 5, 3 months
2 girls - ages 5, 3
Mother-in-law - age 44
Father-in-law - age 44
Originally from
Saucier, MS
Presently living with family member in Gulfport, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
ADOPTED
BY ROSA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IN CHERRY HILL, NEW JERSEY
11/14/07
THANK
YOU!!!
|
Details
of my Experience: I lost my trailer when the
inspector from fema came out he told me it was unlivable
and demolished but filed a different report and they told
me I had insufficient damages so they didn't give me a
camper or put me up in a trailer. We have bounced around
living with friends and family for a while now we got on
our feet in a bad neighborhood but there was mold growing
in that trailer we told our landlord and he was going to
take care of it but then he passed away so we got evicted
when his brother took over now we are living with my fiancées
parents and his siblings there are 12 people living in a 4
bedroom house so we sleep in their camper at night so we
can have a bed for each person we love each other but its
cramped and we're starting to annoy each other a lot
Howard is trying but he only makes 300.00 a week an we
give his parents 800.00 a month to help with the bills and
that leaves us with 400.00 a month to pay our bills and we
don't even have a running vehicle he has to catch a ride
with a friend to work everyday
Items Needed: A van,
clothing, food, and most of all our own place to live.
Additional Comments:
Thank you so much for giving me this chance to register
again God bless all of you. Thanks The Smith Family |
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Viosin
Family of 3
ID # 0707-121
date posted July 14, 2007
Grandmother -
age 50
1 boy - age 9
1 girl - age 10
Originally from
Pride, LA
Presently living with family member in Kentwood, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
ADOPTED
BY BLOOMFIELD HIGH SCHOOL IN BLOOMFIELD, CONNECTICUT
11/19/07
ALSO
FAMILY # 117
THANK
YOU!!!
|
Details
of my Experience: We had a tree go through our
mobile home we we're renting and the land lord said he wasn't
going to fix it we had to move and he sold the property.
We have lived in 6 different places since the hurricane.
We are now staying with my friend Cathy Wyatt in Kentwood
LA.
Items Needed: Paper
towels, toilet paper, shampoo, etc.
Additional Comments:
I am trying to get it all back together but it is so hard
I am raising my grandchildren I have had them for the last
7 years. |
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Melerine
Family of 1
ID # 0707-122
date posted July 14, 2007
Male - age 23
(mentally disabled - registered by a family member)
Originally from
Carriere, MS
Presently living with family member in Carriere, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
|
Details
of my Experience: I stood in a near by in a
shelter during the storm. A tree fell on my house trailer
and totally damaged it. I never had much, but I lost
everything I did have. I am now staying in a garage
apartment. I am mentally disabled and on a fixed income.
Items Needed: shoes,
clothes, every day personal needs.
Additional Comments:
My SSI income is $427.00 a month. I appreciate any help I
get. |
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Roy
Family of 3
ID # 0707-123
date posted July 15, 2007
Mother - age 31
1 boy - age 10
1 girl - age 9
Originally from
New Orleans, LC
Presently living in Dallas, TX
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
ADOPTED
BY ROSA INTERNATION SCHOOL IN CHERRY HILL, NEW JERSEY
11/26/07
THANK
YOU!!!
|
Details
of my Experience: I worked for the New Orleans
Police Department as a clerical worker and was advise of
my time to evacuate. I followed orders from my supervisor
but really didn't want to evacuate and evacuated to
Buffalo, Texas where I learned that my place of resident
had 15ft of water. To make a long story short I have two
kids and didn't know how to explain to them that our house
had been completely destroyed and we had nowhere to go.
But the look on my face just told it all. Once my son ask
a question of when can we go home with tears in my eyes I
answered baby we have no home. I just cried and held my
kids tight wondering what in the world just happen. where
am I to start and what to do. I gotten a phone call from
my ex in law stating that she has an apartment and they
were taking more applicants. Mind you I have no money, no
job, and my husband at the time sent me off with my kids
and his dad with nothing but three days of clothing. my
father in law at the time drove us to Dallas where we
started our lives over. Now I went to Housing Authority of
Dallas and they issued me a section 8 voucher and was able
to get the apartment. 3 months later fema finally awarded
me with 10 thousand dollars, which was a blessing but a
that time of need no money when you have to furnish a
house a buy everything from q tips to furniture. I was
broke. within that time frame I am job hunting no one
wants to hire me because I was from New Orleans and they
thought I might have moved back home. But finally a temp
agency called me. I finally gotten a job after 1 year of
searching thru a temp agency and couldn't believe it with
all the clerical experience i have. struggling with making
only 600 monthly going thru a divorce, and with my mom
passing the same year as the hurricane it. I was demanding
to stay strong and focus. Now i am working permanently for
Dallas county making a little more but still struggling.
My kids father pay child support thru the courts but of
course raising two kids without the father support they
need is really hard to keep going.
Items Needed: clothing,
monetary, food, general household items |
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Jones
Family of 2
ID # 0707-124
date posted July 15, 2007
Wife - age 55
Husband - age 57
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
|
Details
of my Experience: We are in a house/rent is kind
of high//utilities along with gas and medicine make money tight. water
bill is behind
Items Needed:
Linen//cookware//dishes//toaster/can opener
Additional Comments:
Assistance with utilities |
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Taylor
Family of 4
ID # 0707-125
date posted July 15, 2007
Mother - age 27
1 boy - age 7
2 girls - ages 2 & 2
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Dallas, TX
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
ADOPTED
BY THE HINES FAMILY IN CLEVELAND, OHIO 08/29/07
THANK
YOU!!!
|
Details
of my Experience: It was a bad experience
because I could not find my son and my family and I was
stuck at the convention center for four day's without my
family. And all my family are still a great distance from
one another.
Items Needed:
clothes, food, and household items |
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Prieto
Family of 4
ID # 0707-126
date posted July 15, 2007
Mother - age 28
3 boys - ages 11, 8, & 5
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Baton Rouge, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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Details
of my Experience: WELL IT'S REALLY HARD BEING A
SINGLE MOTHER W/ 3 KIDS AND LOOSING EVERYTHING ESPECIALLY
HAVING NO FAMILY AND TRYING TO MAKE ENDS MEET...
Items Needed:
CLOTHING BASICALLY AND SOME GENERAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Additional Comments:
I'M HOPING THAT THIS YEAR IF MY FAMILY GETS ADOPTED AGAIN
THAT THE FAMILY WHOM WHICH ADOPTED US WILL NOT FORGET
ABOUT US AS THE LAST FAMILY DID... |
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Alexander
Family of 4
ID # 0707-127
date posted July 16, 2007
Mother - age 40
Father - age 47
2 girls - ages 18 & 11
Originally from
Biloxi, MS
Presently living in Biloxi, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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Details
of my Experience: We lost everything in the
storm, me and my husband is both employed, but we are
having a hard time with our child.
Items Needed: The
items we are in need of is for my children, my old
daughter is enter her second year of college pursing a
degree in Nursing, it has been hard she need supplies for
her room, like a comforter and linen. My second child need
cloth. |
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Johnson
Family of 3
ID # 0707-128
date posted July 16, 2007
Mother - age 36
2 girls - ages 15, 9
Originally from
Harvey, LA
Presently living in an apartment in Dallas, TX
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
Adopted
by a Family in Lakeland, Florida
07/21/07
THANK
YOU!
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Details
of my Experience: Katrina was not a great
experience. The devastation of returning home...at least
to what you remembered as home is disheartening. I
don't have many words but to say that we are thankful to
be alive and that we continue to pray everyday and take it
one day at a time. Some folks have forgotten about
Katrina and the fact that we still need help.
Items Needed: We have
some clothing......would like some better clothing. We are
appreciative for any help we can get. We are in need of
clothing, cookware, bath towels and toiletries.
Additional Comments:
Again, my children and I would like to thank you in
advance for your time and consideration. |
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Claiborne
Family of 5
ID # 0707-129
date posted July 16, 2007
Mother - age 34
2 girls - ages 14, 12
1 boys - ages 10, 3
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living with family member in Baton Rouge, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
ADOPTED
BY TIME WARNER CABLE IN GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA
11/07/07
THANK
YOU!!!
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Details
of my Experience: I am struggling to make ends
meet I am I single parent trying to make it
Items Needed:
clothing, cookware, food and general housing needs
Additional Comments:
I just need some help |
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Edwards
Family of 9
ID # 0707-130
date posted July 16, 2007
Mother - age 36
Father - age 34
3 girls - ages 17, 17, 20
2 boys - ages 15, 2
Grandmother - age 51
Sister-in-law - age 22
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Dallas, TX
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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Details
of my Experience: WE ARE STILL TRYING TO GET
BEDS FOR S0ME OF THE FAMILY BECAUSE WHEN FEMA DID MY APPLICATION
THEY DID NOT GIVE ME MONEY FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY WE HAVING
BEEN DOING THE BEST WE CAN ON OUR OWN TAKING CARE OF OUR
BILLS AND KEEPING THINGS TOGETHER THE BEST WE CAN
Items Needed: BEDS,
BEDDING, CLOTHING, HELP WITH GETTING TRANSPORTATION
Additional Comments:
ANY HELP WILL BE GREATLY WELCOMED THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR
YOUR HELP. |
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Smith
Family of 4
ID # 0707-131
date posted July 15, 2007
Mother - age 51
Father - age 51
1 girl - age 13
1 boy - age 8
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Zachary, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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Details
of my Experience: WE WHERE IN THE DOME AND IT
HURT ME TO SEE OUR PEOPLE HURT THE WE HURT IT WAS UGLY BUT
I WAS STILL PRAYING THAT GOD WELL HELP US AND OUR KIDS. RIGHT
NOW WE ARE HAVE A HARD TIME TRYING TO PAY OUR BILL. FEMA
IS PAYING OUR RENT BUT IT' STILL HARD MY HUSBAND IS NOT
WORK LIKE HE NEED TO BE HE WORK IN NEW ORLEANS AS A ELE.
BUT IT'S HARD.
Items Needed:
CLOTHES. AND LINENS, FOOD
Additional Comments: THINK
YOU FOR YOUR HELP AND MY GOD KEEP BLESS YOU AND YOU SITE.
YOU ARE A TRUE ANGLE FOR GOD. WE NEED PEOPLE LIKE YOU IN
OUR THAT WE CAN BELIEVE IN WE ARE TRULY HAVING A HARD TIME. OUR
KIDS NEEDS YOU SO AGAIN THINK YOU FORM MY HEART. |
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Ross
Family of 3
ID # 0707-132
date posted July 16, 2007
Mother - age 46
Father - age 51
1 boy - age 20
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in an apartment with FEMA assistance in Irving, TX
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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Details
of my Experience: Hurricane Katrina caused
displacement from my State Job which was with Department
of Health and Hospitals, lost of wages, caused me to take
Zoloft, caused me to need medical attention that I cannot
afford.
Items Needed:
clothing, linens, cookware, food, general household items,
doctor care
Additional Comments:
I hope that I can get assistance with the little that I am
requesting. It have been a good struggle and I do have god
in my life. |
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Howard
Family of 5
ID # 0707-133
date posted July 16, 2007
Mother - age 30
Father - age 34
2 boys - ages 10, 3
1 girl - age 5
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Norman, OK
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
ADOPTED
BY THE KELLER FAMILY IN QUEENS, NEW YORK 11/15/07
THANK
YOU!!!
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Details
of my Experience: WE WHERE IN THE SUPERDOME IN
NEW ORLEANS, IT WAS LIKE A NIGHT MARE THEN TO THE
ASTRODOME IN HOUSTON. FROM THE EXPERIENCE IN THE HURRICANE
MY KIDS DADDY WAS NOT THE SAME FOR MONTHS HE DID NOT EAT
OR SLEEP FOR ABOUT 3 WEEKS. THAT IS SOMETHING I WILL NEVER
FOR GET.
Items Needed: CLOTHING
FOR KIDS TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL AND SUPPLY AND BEDDING FOR
THERE BED
Additional Comments:
I JUST NEED ANY HELP THAT I CAN GET |
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Lashawn
Family of 5
ID # 0707-134
date posted July 16, 2007
Mother - age 32
1 girl - age 11
1 boy - age 7
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living with family member
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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Details
of my Experience: EVACUATED FROM NEW ORLEANS AND
RELOCATED TO TEXAS ALSO IN NEED OF TRANSPORTATION TO
TRANSPORT KIP TO AND FROM MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND SPEECH
THERAPY.
Items Needed:
EVERYTHING
Additional Comments:
THANK YOU |
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Every
Family of 6
ID # 0707-135
date posted July 16, 2007
Mother - age 27
1 girl - age 7
4 boys - ages 11, 7, Twins 6
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in public housing Dallas, TX
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
ADOPTED
BY THE HOOKS FAMILY IN WASHINGTON, DC 08/27/07
THANK
YOU!
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Details
of my Experience: My disaster experience was not
so bad until I started loosing family members. I am still
at a financial stand still with my bills and my living arrangements. I
am not where I need in life because I do not have a job
and I want to better myself. I do not have transportation
to get around with my children. I do not have any help
with my kids.
Items Needed: I am in
need of clothes for myself and my children, school clothes
for my children, general household things such as tissue, washing
detergent, cookware, transportation, school supplies for
my children.
Additional Comments:
Thanks for any help rendered to myself or my kids. The
help is greatly appreciated. |
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Dolison
Family of
ID # 0707-136
date posted July 17, 2007
Mother - age 44
1 girl - age 16
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living Bossier City, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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Details
of my Experience: My daughter and I left the day
before the hurricane. Not thinking it would hit, because
of so many close calls before. This time was the real
deal. The day of our leaving my neighbor asked me to take
her son, not sure how we were going to make it, I decided
to take the young man with us to bring him out to safety.
We travel for 12 hours on the road for a trip that would
normally take us 2 1/2 hours to get there.
Not sure if we were going to run
out of gas, or be able to purchase food we took that
chance. Any other time traveling to Lake Charles would
take one tank of gas, but because of the length of time we
filled up about 4 times. The skies were turning dark and
the rain had started before we get got to Baton Rouge. Not
wanting to turn on the AC because of the shortage of gas,
we got wet for a few minutes. When it started to rain
harder, I had no choice but to roll the windows up and
turn on the AC. We finally got to Baton Rouge, I knew the
kids were tired, I informed them that we had to press on.
We stop out side Baton Rouge for a quick strength of the
body, for being cramped in the car all those hours.
We finally arrived in Lake
Charles. After being there for a couple of days we heard
of the Levee breakage after Katrina had hit New Orleans. I
knew that I lived in that area and that my home would have
been flooded out. I stayed there for a few days, and then
drove to Houston Texas to find help because no one was
giving any assistance to Hurricane Katrina Victims.
Driving all over Texas, we were turned down due to no
rooms at the hotels or inns, we traveled back to Lake
Charles.
I went back by my friend's home,
but we moved into the Baymont Hotel in Lake Charles. Red
Cross sent me a check, I cashed it and purchased some
things we needed to have right then and there. I was
purchasing for myself, my daughter and the family friend
that came with us. I knew the money was not going to go
far, but we managed with what we had.
We were notified by the hotel
management that we had to evacuate again, because of
Hurricane Rita. We lost it all again...so we had double
trouble....and now we are on the road again with no where
to go. We traveled to Mississippi and found a room, but by
now I had my son and his room mate from McNeese
University...so now we had 5 people in one room. We had to
purchase air mattress for us to sleep while the boys made
pallets on the floor. We had 4 different families living
in a 3 bedroom house with one bath. I cried so
much....because I just knew my life was over, and that I
was not a good supplier for my kids at this time. I called
FEMA and to my surprise they deposited some money in my
account...and I went out to try and find an hotel that
would be more comfortable for us.
Well, after staying there for
several weeks, we traveled to Baton Rouge to see if we
could get closer to family...with the hotels prices out of
control....we were stuck between a rock and an hard place.
Determined to find a hotel for me and the kids...I got up
early daily and with determination...I found one at the
Executive Plaza in Mississippi. It felt like heaven....and
no one would understand the way we felt. My son's college
buddies contacted his parents and they were safe, and
drove out to pick up their son. Still with another member,
he contacted his family and they came got him also. So now
it is just the kids and I, and I informed my kids that we
will recover from this...just be patient. I really don't
know why I was telling them that...because they were my
inspiration to keep me going through out all this ordeal.
Items Needed: I was
able to purchase a bedroom set for my daughter and I. We
now have a living room and dining room set. If we are able
to receive help I would like it to be in a financial gift,
so that we are not limited to specific items.
Additional Comments:
I would like to take this time to thank you in advance for
all the help you are giving me and my daughter and other
victims. This is my first time applying, because I always
thought that there was always someone worst off than
me...but after losing everything in both hurricanes, I
feel the need also to be helped. Thank you!!!! |
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James
Family of 7
ID # 0707-137
date posted July 16, 2007
Mother - age 50
Father - age 51
4 girls - ages 5, 4, 3, 6 months
1 boy - age 19
Presently living in Theodore, Alabama
TRAGEDY -
Medical/Illness/Accident ***
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Details
of my Experience: I only
get limited amount of money and it hard trying to make
ends meet sometime
Items Needed: food
general household cleaning need and pots and pans and
school clothes
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Lee
Family of 3
ID # 0707-138
date posted July 17, 2007
Mother - age 44
1 girl - age 9
1 boy - age 10
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living Jefferson, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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Details
of my Experience:
KATRINA CAME AND DESTROYED EVERYTHING ME AND MY KIDS HAD. IT'S
BEEN ALMOST TWO YEARS AND I AM STILL STRUGGLING TO GET
BACK OWN MY FEET SO WE CAN HAVE A HAPPY LIFE .I AM BLESSED
TO HAD FOUND AN APARTMENT FOR ME AND MY KIDS TO STAY. THE
JOB THAT I HAVE NOW WE ARE LIVING PAY CHECK TO PAY CHECK. I
WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A PART TIME JOB BUT AT THE TIME I DO
NOT HAVE ANYONE I CAN TRUST TO KEEP MY KIDS .EVERYONE I
KNOW IS STILL DISPLACE FROM THEIR HOME.
Items Needed: MONEY
FOR SCHOOL CLOTHES MY KIDS WEARS UNIFORMS TO SCHOOL. CLOTHING,
LINENS, QUEEN SIZE, SOCKS, UNDER SHIRTS FOR MY SON ,SCHOOL
SUPPLIES, LARGE SCHOOL BAGS, SEE THEW OF SON. GENERAL
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS./IF YOU CHOSE SCHOOL ITEMS SCHOOL OPENS ON
081307. THANK YOU.
Additional Comments:
THAN YOU VERY MUCH |
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Lampton
Family of 2
ID # 0707-139
date posted July 17, 2007
Mother - age 20
1 boy - age 16 months
Originally from
Westwego, LA
Presently living in Houston, TX
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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Details
of my Experience: Since
we lost our home in Katrina I have been trying to live on
my own.. my bills are behind I have this ticket in libery
co. Texas for writing a check for gas when we came for
Katrina.. now the fees are like 600+ I didn't deserve that
I didn't commit a crime my bank was open.. they don't and
they are prejudice i have to drive about 150 miles a month
to go there MORE gas and money that I cant pay.. its
beginning to be over whelming I don't know what else to
do...
Items Needed:
food, help with my fees; cookware; gas; it doesn't matter
any thing to help
Additional Comments:
I just want something positive for
myself and my son... if I would have know about the site
sooner I would have been got in touch... I think its great
what this stands for... |
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Hill
Family of 2
ID # 0707-140
date posted July 17, 2007
Mother - age 25
1 boy - age 2
Originally from
River Ridge, LA
Presently living in Houston, TX
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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Details
of my Experience: I
have been staying with friends since the beginning of
march me and my son had to move back to new Orleans
because the lack of hiring in Houston Texas was working a
part time job in Houston but where I was working the boss
did not want to give me any more hours or days and I only
got paid 7.50 an hour. between all my bills and my sons
daycare it wasn't enough. SO WHEN I MOVED BACK HOME THE
ONLY THINGS I WAS ABLE TO BRING WERE ME AND MY SONS
CLOTHES. ALL THE FURNITURE THAT WAS GIVEN TO ME WHEN I
MOVED INTO THE APARTMENT AFTER HURRICANE KATRINA, I GAVE
IT AWAY TO A FAMILY THAT DIDN'T HAVE ANYTHING TO SLEEP ON.
the FURNITURE WAS GIVEN TO ME AND MY SON BRAND NEW OUT THE
STORE AND I DIDN'T HAVE THE MONEY FOR AN UHAUL SO I GAVE
IT TO SOME ONE THAT NEEDED IT. NOW I AM IN A SITUATION
WHERE I DON'T HAVE ANYTHING. I AM STRUGGLING TO GET MY
DEPOSIT FOR A 2 BEDROOM HOUSE THAT I AM UNDER THE CLC
PROGRAM WITH FEMA THE RENT IS PAID BUT I AM NIT IN THE
HOUSE AS OF YET BECAUSE I HAVEN'T GOTTEN THE DEPOSIT FOR
THE HOUSE WHICH IS 900 DOLLARS. WHICH IS THE CHEAPEST I
COULD FIND OUT HERE IN NEW ORLEANS THAT IS TAKING THE CLC
PROGRAM. i HAVE BEEN DOING EXTRA WORK TO TRY TO GET THE
MONEY ITS HARD CAUSE I HAVE OTHER BILLS TO PAY LIKE MY
SONS DAYCARE, CAR NOTE, CAR INSURANCE, PULL UPS, GAS AND
GIVING MONEY TO MY FRIEND FOR LETTING ME AND MY SON STAY THERE
UNTIL I GET MY OWN AND ALSO FOOD.
Items Needed:
furniture, house hold items ,linens, etc. |
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Demery
Family of 4
ID # 0707-141
date posted July 18, 2007
Mother - age 25
2 girls - ages 6, 4
1 boy - age 3
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY - Low
Income & Struggling*** Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: I
am a mother of three, my two daughters have been staying
with a family member of there dad in Kentucky I have no
way to visit with my girls, my son is living here in La. I
am able to see him often, I am a working mom I try several
times to rent a place for my kids and my self each time I
was turned down because I need to make three times the
amount of the rent. I miss my kids and all I ask for is
help for a place to call home my girls have been apart
from me since two mos. after Hurricane Katrina.
Please help!
Items Needed:
I am In need of a
place to call home, My kids are small they can sleep in
the same bed I can use a bed for them and I can sleep on
the floor as long as we are together.
Additional Comments:
Please help! |
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Priest
Family of 2
ID # 0707-142
date posted July 18, 2007
Mother - age 42
1 girl - age 15
Originally from
Pass Christian, MS
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: Well I went through Hurricane
Katrina and lost everything. But because Of the storm I
became homeless and was given the opportunity to buy a
house but the house is in very bad condition and I was
working to jobs to get on my feet and to make a place for
me and my youngest daughter. I recently got sick and had
to have an emergency hysterectomy. So I lost one job due
to the fact that I did not work there long enough to get
sick time and my other job does not have short term
disability. At this time I was getting back on tract and
now everything has went down hill again due to me being
sick. If there is any way that someone could help me and
my daughter out it would be greatly appreciated it. We are
barely making it living with out a/c and bare essentials.
Items Needed:
I would greatly appreciate anything anyone could help me
out with. Times are tough right now.
Additional Comments:
I greatly appreciate anything anyone can due for me right
now. |
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Fleming
Family of 3
ID # 0707-143
date posted July 18, 2007
Mother - age 26
2 boys - ages 8, 6
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: MY DAUGHTER LOST EVERYTHING IN
HURRICANE KATRINA. HER AND HER TWO CHILDREN HAVE NO BEDS
OR FURNITURE IN THEIR APARTMENT SHE JUST GOT THE APT
Items Needed:
TV BEDS FOR HER AND HER TWO SONS SHE GET NO HELP FROM
THEIR FATHER. UNIFORMS FOR SCHOOLS LINENS COOKWARE FOOD
SHE DO NOT GET FOOD STAMPS CLEANING SUPPLIES SHE IS A
SINGLE PARENT WORKING VERY HARD WITH HER TWO BOYS. I PRAY
AND WISH THAT SHE CAN GET SOME FURNITURE FOR HER APT
ESPECIALLY BEDS FOR HER AND HER BOYS THANK YOU
Additional Comments:
she needs the help. the boys wants to go home but they
don't have anything to sleep on .THEY WERE IN A TRAILER |
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Martin
Family of 3
ID # 0707-144
date posted July 19, 2007
Grandmother - age
60
Mother - age 39
1 girl - age 13
Originally from
Violet, LA
Presently living in Metairie, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: I lived in St Bernard Parish.
I lost 2 homes. I lived in the mother in law quarters and
my daughter with her family lived in the family home. I
have used my insurance money to help get us through the
last 2 years. I am now down to 4000.00 and am bringing
home less than I did 3 years ago. I received a raise in
pay but with insurance cost my take home pay is much less
and there is no overtime. Gas prices are still at 3.00 a
gallon. I had to purchase a car last year.
Items Needed:
We have all the clothes we need thanks to good people. I
am in need of a better job are a less expensive apartment
are house. I work on Veterans Mem blvd. Just 6 miles from
my job. Love my job just not enough money to make ends
meet.
Additional Comments:
I have applied for the road home back in Dec,06. I have a
empty lot but don't know if I can sell it since I have
applied for the road home grant. |
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Blake
Family of 5
ID
# 0707-145
date posted July 19, 2007Mother
- age 30
4 girls - ages 14, 12, 5, 4
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Atlanta, GA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: I am a single parent and i
need help its hard starting all over with 4 kids i go
through depression I have a mentally ill child please
somebody help me
Items Needed:
clothing, general household items, school clothes for all
of 4 of my girls, cleaning supplies, and shoes please
somebody help us if u can
Additional
Comments: please help us |
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Toney
Family of 2
ID # 0707-146
date posted July 19, 2007Mother
- age 34
1 girl - age 14
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Houston, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: It has been a rough 2 years
since hurricane Katrina getting established in a new
place. Even though things are going fair there are still a
lot of things that could be better. Being a single mother
with no outside help it is quite challenging.
Items Needed:
help with paying bills, Clothing , food .clothes dryer, medical
needs.
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McGee
Family of 2
ID # 0707-147
date posted July 19, 2007
Female - age 50
Male - age 53
Originally from
Gretna, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: SHE ONLY GET A CHECK 1 TIME A
MONTH AND SHE PAYS PHONE LIGHT WATER AND BUYS FOOD WITH
THE LITTLE SHE HAS SHE DOESN'T GET FOOD STAMP SHE HAS NO FURNITURE
SHE SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR HER AND HER HUSBAND IF U CAN
PLEASE HELP HER
Items Needed:
FURNITURE BED MATTRESS LIVING ROOM SET, WASHER DRYER/ N FINANCIAL
HELP WITH HER BILLS |
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St.
Romain Family of 3
ID # 0707-148
date posted July 19, 2007Mother
- age 29
2 boys - ages 11
Originally from
Violet, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: I am currently trying my
hardest to replace 29 years of my life, one day at a time.
It's taking a long time...
Items Needed:
Bath Towels, Kitchen supplies, school supplies, school
clothes, comforter sets for boys, Winter clothes, home
decor
Additional
Comments: I am been a single mom of twin boys
for 11 years now. I have done pretty good for my family
until this storm erased all my material and emotional
belongings |
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McGee
Family of 2
ID # 0707-149
date posted July 19, 2007Mother
- age 41
1 boy - age 14
Originally from
Harvey, LA
Presently living in Gretna, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: SHE'S LIVES IN AN APARTMENT
SHE HAVE TO PAY ALL BILLS AND STRUGGLE WHILE SLEEPING ON
THE FLOOR WITH VERY FEW CLOTHES WITHOUT A DRYER OR WASHER
Items Needed:
FURNITURE LIVING ROOM SET DINET SET BED ROOM SET MATTRESS
WASHER AND DRYER AND SHE ALSO NEED FINANCIAL HELP WITH HER
BILLS
Additional Comments:
IF U CAN HELP MI AUNT PLEASE HELP HER |
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Davis
Family of 5
ID # 0707-150
date posted July 19, 2007Mother
- age 32
2 boys - ages 11, 34
2 girls - ages 12, 8
Originally from
Harvey, LA
Presently living in Gretna, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: I lived with my cousin for 2
week then went to the shelter for 2 months, and i hope not
to go thought that again it's kind of hard to explain and
to be honest after the hurricane i never got back on my
feet and I been having problems ever since and nobody is
trying to help.
Items Needed:
I need cloths, school supplies, food, medical, and general
Additional Comments:
I don't think what they doing is right every time you call
for help they give you a run around. |
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Davis
Family of 5
ID # 0707-151
date posted July 19, 2007Mother
- age 31
2 girls - ages 16, 15
2 boys - ages 14, 8
Originally from
Harvey, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: When we left my children and
me still had to worry about the hurricane, because the
hurricane hit in Mississippi also. Right now both my
children and I still are in need of a house, clothes, and
personal belongings.
Items Needed:
We are in need of clothes like I said before to get
everything for the house, we need a home. |
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McGee
Family of 7
ID # 0707-152
date posted July 19, 2007Mother
- age 32
Father - age 34
3 girls - ages 16, 14, 10
2 boys - ages 13, 12
Originally from
Marrero, LA
Presently living in Gretna, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: I'M IN AN3 BED ROOM APARTMENT
WITH 6 OTHERS IN MY HOUSE HOLD I PAY ALL BILLS AND
SOMETIMES STRUGGLE TO BY FOOD I DON'T GET FOOD STAMPS AND
I JUST REALLY NEED HELP SCHOOL IS COMING IF YALL COULD
PLEASE HELP ME
Items Needed:
I REALLY NEED CLOTHES FOR ME AND MY KIDS I NED SCHOOL
CLOTHES FOR THEM I NEED BEDROOM SETS AND WASHER DRYER AND
COOK WARE FOOD AND HELP WITH PAYING MY BILLS
Additional Comments:
could yall please help me with my kids school clothes and
shoes |
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Carter
Family of 2
ID # 0707-153
date posted July 19, 2007Mother
- age 22
1 girl - age 2
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Baton Rouge, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: 10 months before the storm she
got her first apartment, she had a baby, Serenity on
7/10/05. Destiny had purchase all of her baby's furniture,
baby bady bed, stroller, clothes and pampers, not to
mention she had a year's supply of pamper purchased by me
and her aunt. She had purchased furniture and clothing for
herself and was on maternity leave and about to return to
work in 3 weeks. It took Destiny 2 years of salary to get
own apartment. After living with me, her mom, Destiny cut
every curve and corner saving every dime, and believe me
Destiny can make a dollar howler. After founding out she
was pregnant and not married, I knew it was time for her
to leave the nest. I know within she's depressed, all she
says now is I want to go home, but I can't afford it. I
want to go home!!! Destiny can come home, but she wants
her own.
Items Needed:
Financial Necessities For: Auto insurance, Life insurance,
pampers, household cleaning products and clothing. I
really believe she needs some therapy she never cried
after losing so much, so young.
Additional
Comments: Destiny is a wonderful mom, but she
hides within herself and needs help. I can only do so much
for my child. Please help. |
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Bachtel
Family of 5
ID # 0707-154
date posted July 19, 2007Mother
- age 36
Father - age 32
1 girl - age 5
2 boys - ages 11, 4
Presently
living in Saucier, MS
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: Hurricane Katrina destroyed
our mobile home and all of our belongings, unfortunately
we did not have insurance and because of the way our
property deed reads we were unable to receive any help
from the government or FEMA. We have moved from family
member to family member trying to get back on our feet,
but have had no success. We struggle everyday to look into
the eyes of our children in hopes that one day they will
once again have a home of their own.
Items Needed:
School clothes, and general household item for our
children
Additional Comments:
Thank You for thinking of others. |
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Pierce
Family of 3
ID # 0707-155
date posted July 19, 2007Mother
- age 38
2 girls - ages 19, 18
Originally from
Gretna, LA
Presently living in Austin, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I am living in apartment
sleeping on the floor. no blanket, pillows, no bed
supplies. no furniture
Items Needed:
school clothing, linens, washer, dryer, ice box, eye
glass, cookware, general house items, |
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Merrell
Family of 2
ID # 0707-156
date posted July 20, 2007
Female - age 25
Male - age 29
Originally from
Gulfport, MS
Presently living in Marietta, GA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: My husband and I lost all we
had, we are having to start over by stretch. We have been
in Atlanta for almost 2 years (since the storm), but it
has not been easy. My husband is trying to find the job in
his field that will make the income where we can live
comfortably, right now we are living by nickels and
pennies with the both of us working. We are both attending
school trying to get jobs that will make us more money. We
never have any money (gas, clothes, food and misc.)
because of the bills and medical bills. We give our tithes
to the church in spite of our financial status, but it is
tough. We still have not gotten our feet off the ground
since the storm.
Items Needed:
Clothes, food, linens, money to pay medical bills (they
are turned over to collection agencies) or money for
utilities or rent so that we can pay our medical bills. We
never have enough money left over to pay our bills when we
are trying to by food, clothes, and gas and pay misc.
bills. |
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Wilson
Family of 4
ID # 0707-157
date posted July 21, 2007Mother
- age 35
2 girls - ages 13, 8
1 boy - age 9
Originally from
Mobile, AL
Presently living in Prichard, AL
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: we have been very blessed
since Katrina and we are so thankful for all the lord has
blessed us with but with three girls we are still behind
on a lot of household items that makes every day living
bearable. if you lose everything your mind goes to the big
items not thinking about the small things that get you
through the day or week or month. but we are still doing
better than we were so we are thankful.
Items Needed:
school supplies and school clothes, sheets and towels,
dishes, household items, socks and underwear
Additional Comments:
thank you God bless |
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Sullivan
Family of 2
ID # 0707-158
date posted July 21, 2007Mother
- age 68
Daughter - age 43
Originally from
Violet, LA
Presently living in Picayune, MS
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: Me and my mother escaped
Katrina by evacuating to Alexandria, La. However my
youngest brother stood behind for his girlfriend and lost
his life in the hurricane. We not only lost him. We lost
our home, beloved pets, and all of our possessions. We
lived in a FEMA trailer on my other brother's property in
Picayune, MS., for a year until getting an apartment in
the housing authority. This is where we are presently
living. My mother is still coping with high blood sugar
due to stress issues and depression. So our struggle is
still going on. We'd like to go back home but cannot.
Items Needed:
We both need all kinds of clothing items. My mother likes
shirts and skirts mainly. I need shirts, jeans, dresses,
tee shirts, etc. We could also use Wal-Mart gift cards if
anyone would like to send us some. Food items are also
welcome. We can also use linens big-time such as sheets,
spreads, pillow cases, etc. My mother suffers from
incontinence so donations of Poise Pads or Depends in the
L or XL size are also welcome. Cookware and general
household items are also needed in addition for this new
apartment of ours. Toiletries and whatever else can also
be used. Whatever you'd like to send us is fine. We'd
truly appreciate it! Thanks! and God Bless! P.S. I'm also
in really bad need of a donation of a car from someone out
there as I need it to secure employment and get me and my
mother around. As well as a used computer too. I know
these things are usually not attainable. But it can't hurt
to ask if someone has either and or willing to give it to
someone who will truly appreciate it. Thanks!
Additional Comments:
We'd appreciate any and all donations. Thanks so much! |
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Karcher
Family of 5
ID # 0707-160
date posted July 21, 2007Mother
- age 28
Father - age 32
3 girls - ages 10, 10, 6
Originally from
Violet, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: We are just starting to
rebuild our family home after Hurricane Katrina. Even
though it has been almost two years since Katrina, we are
still struggling to make ends meet while trying to repair
our home. We are living in a FEMA trailer for the time
being until the house is finished. We don't have the money
to finish fixing it so it is slow going. Any help would be
wonderful.
Items Needed:
The kids will be starting school in August and they still
need school supplies and uniforms.
Additional Comments:
Thanks so much for any help you can give! |
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Cross
Family of 6
ID # 0707-162
date posted July 22, 2007Mother
- age 34
Father - age 38
3 girls - ages 13, 2,
1
1 boy - age 3
Originally from
Terrytown, LA
Presently living in Spring Grove, IL
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: came home from working at Northrop Grumman
on Saturday two days before hurricane, convinced by wife
to leave I was going to stay. I think my wife everyday,
first moved to shelter, to hotel to feta/fannie mae home
Items Needed:
To whom it may concern: Hello my name is Mark Cross my
wife is Chiquita we have four beautiful kid’s their age’s
are 13,3,2 and 1 we are hurricane Katrina survivor’s and
we live in McHenry county in the village of Spring Grove.
The reason for my letter is we are in immediate and dire
need of financial assistance in the form of check, gift
card, gas card, any and everything is needed. Neither me
nor my wife are working we e-mail our résumé’s daily
to different companies and I know it’s just a matter of
time before we land a job but for now just for example: I
start college in a few week’s trying to better myself I
have no new clothes, in spring grove you have to add water
softener to your tank we have no money for that our kid’s
are in very desperate need of new clothes, toy’s, wipes,
pull-up’s, pampers etc… We live of my wife $400 a
month child support check and $700 a month food stamp’s
that’s it for a family of 6 we need your help
desperately. Also we live in a FEMA/Fannie Mae home until
Jan.24,2008 rent free if it wasn’t for this program we
would probably be homeless like we were after Katrina. We
live at 6912 Edgewood road in spring grove, Illinois 60081
and my phone number is (815) 823-4347 or (815) 675-6947
Additional Comments:
please help, right away
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Thompson
Family of 2
ID # 0707-163
date posted July 22, 2007Female
- age 43
Male - age 41
Originally from
Metairie,
LA
Presently living in Houston, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I worked until the day of the storm
for waste management. I left a few hours before Katrina hit. it
was a very hard trip to get to Lafayette la., only hour
and 30mins.away,it took 11hrs.to get there. through the
grace of god I made it. I never saw so much rain and high
winds in my life, so much lightning and thunder it was
impossible to get food or gas it was very horrible, also I
seen some very horrible things happening, road destruction
from debris such as trees billboards all airborne striking
cars, gas stations ,lots of people in cars that ran out of
gas ,some even with little kids, some unconscious. everyone
including myself were helping each other. it was horrific.
Items Needed:
clothes, general household items in currently in school
anything would be appreciated, thank you.
Additional Comments:
thanks for this website and may god bless all of you. |
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Johnson
Family of 2
ID # 0707-164
date posted July 23, 2007Mother
- age 46
1 boy - age 15
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I had to walk in the water for
miles to get to a secure place. I am having flashbacks and
experiencing deep depression.
Items Needed:
Permanent housing, clothing, household items, school
clothes for my son, food. I just need some stability!!!!! |
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Sharieff
Family of 2
ID # 0707-165
date posted July 23, 2007Mother
- age 35
1 boy - age 3
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Metarie, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: victim of Katrina, relocated
to north Carolina, got some help there came back to new Orleans
and couldn't get any assistance, my son needs to be in
daycare or school, trying to find a job currently living
with some friends, but don't know how long that will last,
afraid of being homeless with my child.
Items Needed:
housing, food, clothing, employment and schooling for my
son |
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Felio
Family of 3
ID # 0707-166
date posted July 23, 2007Mother
- age 36
1 girl - age 18
1 boy - age 17
Originally from
Gulfport,
MS
Presently living in Doraville, GA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: before hurricane Katrina I
lived in the new Orleans area I have been to over 4 different
homes sense then I lived in the gulf coast area for
16months and my situation was worse then it had been sense
the storm now I'm in the stat of Georgia where my children
was born I'm trying to just put my life back on track and
God knows it has been truly trying time please please pray
for and with me please thank you so very much
Items Needed:
clothing for me and my two children linens we live now in
a one bed room apartment right now we are just trying to
get our life back my son will be in need of some school I'm
out everyday trying to get back in the work force and it
to is a hard process in it self but i will keep going with
Gods help
Additional Comments:
thank so much just wanting to help the people who are in
need |
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Bourgeois
Family of 2
ID # 0707-167
date posted July 23, 2007Mother
- age 86
Daughter - age 48
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Fort Worth, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: My family and I lived in a
hotel until Fema started paying our rent for a few months. During
our stay at the hotel my mother started to show signs of dementia
according to the doctors the cause was due to stress any
being out of her element, this happen to a few of my
elderly relatives. We lost everything including a family
member.
Items Needed:
My mother is in need of clothes. we also need cookware and
general household items, medical needs.
Additional
Comments: Thank You! |
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Matthews
Family of 3
ID # 0707-168
date posted July 23, 2007Mother
- age 30
1 girl - age 10
1 boy - age 4
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Houston, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: It was heart broken to see
everything you worked so hard for gone washed away, but I
thank God me and my kids are still here starting our lives
all over again.
Items Needed:
clothes, shoes, linens, school clothes, and
transportation. |
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Cockheran
Family of 2
ID # 0707-169
date posted July 24, 2007Mother
- age 22
1 girl - age 6
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: It was worst feeling you could
I was stuck for four days and on top of that I lost my
daughter for like two weeks I was in Dallas and she was in
el pose TX its been real hard for me and her because being
a single mom with no help and on top of that I just move
back home so I no where to go I'm try find a job but have
wait until school start so I can get a job I stay with my
mom for now but she cant help me I just thank god for
every I have now and for help you can give me and daughter
Items Needed:
clothes, lines, cookware, cleaning supplies, school
clothes and shoes a bed for me and her
Additional Comments:
thank you very much for what ever help you can give me and
my daughter and god bless |
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Brown
Family of 3
ID # 0707-170
date posted July 24, 2007Mother
- age 42
Father - age 49
1 girl - age 5
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: Its real hard for me my he try
and get our house together but hard because so many
contractor are take people money and not finishing the we
are also try to help my daughter with her child because
she a single mom if very stress out I feel went I take one
foot forward I take five back
Items Needed:
clothing, linens, cookware, food general household items,
school clothes, cleaning supplies and all help you could
give
Additional
Comments: thank you for all your help and god
bless the browns |
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Murray
Family of 3
ID # 0707-171
date posted July 24, 2007Mother
- age
58
Daughter - age
21
1 girl - age 2
Originally from
Kenner, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: please help us every thing we
have in the house come from the hurricane.
Items Needed:
clothing, linens, food, cookware, general household,
cleaning supplies, yard tools etc.
Additional Comments:
we would to say thank you for whatever you do for me and
my family |
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Delmore
Family of 5
ID # 0707-172
date posted July 24, 2007Mother
- age 30
2 boys - ages 8, 7
2 girls - ages 13, 8
Originally from
New Orleans, LA Presently living in Monroe, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: hurricane Katrina it was the
most sorrow that I ever face in my life. hurricane Katrina
took everything I own.
Items Needed:
clothing, school clothes, cleaning supplies and linen.
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Davis
Family of 5
ID # 0707-173
date posted July 24, 2007Mother
- age 35
2 boys - ages 21, 8 months
2 girls - ages 16, 18
Originally from
Gretna, LA Presently living in Monroe,
LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: Me and My kids were stuck in
the house for 5 days with no food or water My mother drove
from Monroe, LA to get us and its like my life never been
the same I'm in need for everything house, cloths, car,
job, food, school clothes, school supplies, shoes
Items Needed:
household items cleaning cookware linens
Additional
Comments: Thank You |
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Pitalo
Family of 2
ID # 0707-174
date posted July 25, 2007Mother
- age 43
1 girl - age 16
Originally from
Gulfport, MS Presently living in Biloxi, MS
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: We've made the transition into
permanent housing but lack so much of what we need.
Items Needed:
Queen size sheets, we've got no living room furniture but
are on a list with red cross. School will be starting
& supplies would be greatly appreciated.
Additional
Comments: Anybody that's gone through this
ordeal my heart truly goes out to God Bless!! |
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Glover
Family of 2
ID # 0707-175
date posted July 25, 2007Mother
- age 56
1 boy - age 26
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Houston, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I was horrified of my experience.
I is a constant struggle I lost everything. The place I
call home was taken away and ripped away from family and
close friends. Threw it all I trust in God and he has
helped me get trough these trying times .
Items Needed:
Clothing for my self and son. My son has had to relocate
to Houston with me because of personal reasons. Ashton is
in need of money for gas to go back an forth the work. We
are in need of food , personal items and general household
items. Aston is in need of a place to stay because the
living arrangement are not condusive for family living. |
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Johnson
Family of 2
ID # 0707-176
date posted July 25, 2007Mother
- age 34
1 girl - age 1
Originally from
St. Rose, LA
Presently living in Boutte, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I am staying in a travel
trailer. I'm always sick and my 1yr old daughter is also.
She has asthma, exzumel and now she has allergy.
Items Needed:
school clothes, clothes, linens, food etc. |
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Lee
Family of 5
ID # 0707-177
date posted July 25, 2007Mother
- age 35
Father - age 48
3 boys - ages 9, 8, 7
Originally from
New Orleans, LA Presently living in Franklin,
LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: My daughter, her husband and
children was on the rooftop of their house for three days
during the Katrina Disaster.
Items Needed:
school clothes, linens, general household items, pots,
pans,
Additional Comments:
I am submitting this on behalf of the Burrell Family who
is still in need of service. They also need counseling
services because they were on the rooftop for three days
and the kids have nightmare of that experience. |
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Williams
Family of 4
ID # 0707-179
date posted July 25, 2007Mother
- age 33
2 boys - ages 11, 10
1 girl - age 17
Originally from
New Orleans, LA Presently living in Dallas, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I REALLY NEED HELP RELOCATING
BACK HOME I FEEL LONELY AND ALONE BECAUSE EVERYBODY I MET
AFTER THE HURRICANE HAS SINCE RETURNED BACK HOME.
Items Needed:
CLOTHING FOR MYSELF AND MY KIDS AS WELL AS SCHOOL
UNIFORMS.
Additional Comments:
ANY HELP I RECEIVE WOULD BE DEEPLY APPRECIATED1 |
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Williams
Family of 1
ID # 0707-180
date posted July 25, 2007Female
- age 52
Originally from
New Orleans, LA Presently living in Dallas, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: IT WAS SO DEVASTATING THAT I COULDN'T
SLEEP AT NIGHT FOR MONTHS AND I STILL HAVE TROUBLE
SLEEPING.
Items Needed:
CLOTHES, AND MEDICAL NEEDS
Additional Comments:
THANK YOU |
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Ackerson
Family of 4
ID # 0707-181
date posted July 26, 2007Mother
- age 54
3 boys - ages 18, 15, 13
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Covington, GA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: the children listed are my
grandchildren. my daughter passed away on December
30,2005. I am now raising them. we relocated from new Orleans
Louisiana to Covington Georgia from hurricane Katrina.
Items Needed:
the kid are in need of school clothing and shoes.
Additional
Comments: I have gone to different agencies, but
have not had any luck with clothes and shoes for the boys.
Justin shoe size is 9,roosevelt 11 and Roderick is 10. |
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Grady
Family of 5
ID # 0707-182
date posted July 26, 2007Mother
- age 55
Father - age 52
3 boys - ages 20, 20, 33
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: My family and I left New
Orleans for Katrina and stayed with my sister-in-laws
friend in Shreveport for about two months. After leaving
Shreveport, we came back to Louisiana and stayed in a
hotel for about a month with the help of my husbands job.
After leaving there, a friend talked to the apartment
manager in Gonzales and there my family and I stayed there
until July. We are back at home now but is still in need
of a lot items. This was a really bad experience for all
of us. There are times now when I am alone, I find a quiet
place and just sit and cry.
Items Needed:
We are in need of clothing, cookware, general household
items, cleaning supplies, linens, and shoes. But anything
that we could get would helpful.
Additional
Comments: Anything would be helpful. Thanks |
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Lee
Family of 3
ID # 0707-183
date posted July 26, 2007Mother
- age 42
1 boy - age 11
1 girl - age 9
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Jefferson, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
ADOPTED
BY THE HAYNAL FAMILY IN SAG HARBOR, NEW YORK 11/26/07
THANK
YOU!!!
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Details
of my Experience: Katrina was a disaster it
destroyed everything we had. We lived in a shelter for two
nights and with five different family members homes moving
from place to place. We stayed in a hotel for four months
.I found an apartment thank God. We are still in need of
help.
Items Needed:
Clothing, linens, Cookware, Food, Household items, School
uniforms, School Shoes, School Supplies, Cleaning
Supplies, Towels, Financial help for bills. Thank you in
advance for you help. We will appreciate any help you can
give. Thank you.
Additional Comments:
We would like to thank you for you blessing and you
consideration. |
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Poole
Family of 2
ID # 0707-184
date posted July 26, 2007Mother
- age 47
Father- age 47
Originally from
Marrero, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: It Was A HORRIFYING
Experience. We Were In The Dark For Weeks. We Had To Use
WATER Out Of The Hot Water Heather.
Items Needed:
Clothing Cookware Food Medical Needs Shoes Household Items |
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Garris
Family of 1
ID # 0707-185
date posted July 26, 2007Male
- age
45
Originally from
Port Sulphur, LA
Presently living in Roswell, GA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I LOST MY MOBILE HOME AND ALL
OF MY CLOTHES, JEWELRY, AND FURNITURE AND AUTOMOBILE. in ADDITION,
I LOST ALL MY ACTING PORTFOLIOS, HEADSHOTS, ETC. WHICH
WERE QUITE EXPENSIVE. I'M STILL EXPERIENCING POST
TRAUMATIC STRESS AND I'M SEEKING SOME EMOTIONAL COUNSELING
TO HOPEFULLY RECEIVE SOME ANTI-DEPRESSION MEDICATION.
Items Needed:
I AM MOST IN NEED OF RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND AN AUTOMOBILE.
I AM ALSO IN NEED OF CLOTHES SUCH AS SUITS FOR CHURCH. BED
LINENS AND TOWELS AS WELL. |
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Robertson
Family of 4
ID # 0707-186
date posted July 26, 2007Mother
- age 37
3 boys - ages 16, 14, 8
Originally from
Biloxi, MS
Presently living in Columbia, TN
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: Hurricane Katrina changed my
life in so many ways as well as my children's. We left
before the hurricane and stayed in a hotel here in TN. for
about 2 weeks until we could go back home to see what we
had left. Years of hard work were taken away in less then
24 hours. It's difficult for me to put in words what this
has done to us. I am not looking for a hand out I have
always worked for everything. My life has changed and that
required me to go back to school. The town that I live in
offers very little pay. My part time job has become my
main source of income. My family can not survive on this
so that is why I choose to go back to school and obtain a
degree in allied health. I drive back and forth from
Columbia to Nashville 100 miles a day. My main issue at
this time is help with gas and school clothes for my
children. I am a full time student so I am sure you can
see it is rough. Its so hard for me to type this and would
be easier for me to explain in a phone conversation. Its
hard to type and wipe your tears. sorry.
Items Needed:
as mentioned above. |
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Winfield
Family of 5
ID # 0707-187
date posted July 26, 2007Mother
- age 35
Father - age 45
1 boy - age 10
2 girls - ages 15, 13
Originally from
Marrero, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: Right now we just need to get
back on our feet. We have moved back to new Orleans and
have a lot of work to be done to our house. We are trying
to get the house back where it can be livable again.
School is about to start and we are struggling. We have to
pay the rent, utilities and try to provide food. We are in
need of some simple things.......if you can help with
this......our family would deeply appreciate it.
Items Needed:
Clothing, shoes, school supplies, kitchen utensils,
appliance, towels and anything else that can make our home
a home again.
Additional Comments:
Any help in rebuilding is greatly appreciated. We would
like to move on and catch up.
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Clark
Family of 6
ID # 0707-188
date posted July 26, 2007Mother
- age 40
Father - age 41
1 boy - age 19
2 girls - ages 18,
15
Grandmother - age 57
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Katy, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: WE LOST EVERY THING WE DID NOT
EAT FOR 2 DAYS MY PASTOR FOUND US AND HELPED US TO SAFETY
EVERY SINCE ITS HARD TO GET ON OUR FEET BECAUSE FINANCIALLY
Items Needed: CLOTHING
FOOD CLEANING SUPPLIES POTS DISHES TV TRANSPORTATION |
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Boudoin
Family of 4
ID # 0707-189
date posted July 27, 2007Mother
- age 59
3 girls - ages 30, 11, 39
Originally from
Marrero, LA
Presently living with family members in Covington, GA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: I am in need of housing at
this present time .
Items Needed:
cookware, food, and general household.
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Ackerson
Family of 3
ID # 0707-190
date posted July 28, 2007Mother
- age 33
1 girl - age
12
1 boy - age 7
Presently
living in Covington, GA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
ADOPTED
BY A FAMILY IN LAKELAND, FLORIDA 11/27/07
THANK
YOU!!!
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Details
of my Experience: it has been a very heart
breaking experience for my family and I, but we are very
prayerful
in this time of need.
Items Needed:
clothing, cookware, shoes, and food.
Additional Comments:
thanks for any thing that you can help my family and i
with. we will be very grateful. |
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Merrell
Family of 2
ID # 0707-191
date posted July 28, 2007Female
- age 25
Male - age 29
Originally from
Gulfport, MS
Presently living in Atlanta, GA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: We like a lot of people lost
everything we had expect our two cars. We did not have a
house but we were in the market of buying a home. Thanks
be to God that had not taken place yet. We were not at our
home at the time of Katrina. My husband was told he had to
be at work, so me and other families and employees of the Harrison
county correctional facility shared a room with our
blankets and etc... We stayed there for a little over a
week. We then went to see our home after the storm and
everything was destroyed. We then called some family in
Atlanta and they took us in for as long as they could.
Then we moved in with a stranger that wanted to volunteer
helping Katrina victims. We stayed there for 6 months. We
both got jobs and then moved into our own apartment. We
never really got on our feet. We need all the help we can
get. Our bills out weighs the money that we make, and
whatever extra money we make goes on misc... We just need
a chance to get on our feet, please help us!
Items Needed:
Clothing (church and casual), linen (king bed), food,
financial assistance for medical bills and utilities, pots
and pans.
Additional Comments:
We would like to thank everyone in advance for your
contributions. May the Lord bless you according to your
heart. God Bless! |
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Dove
Family of 4
ID # 0707-192
date posted July 28, 2007Mother
- age 36
1 boy - age 13
2 girls - ages 9, 6
Originally from
Port Sulphur, LA
Presently living with family members in Brookhaven, MS
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: We are from Port Sulphur La in
Plaquemines Parish. we lost everything in Katrina . When
we went back to see what we could save there was nothing
left. We have been living in ms but are trying to go back
home .
Items Needed:
school clothes and supplies. and general household items.
Additional Comments:
any help would be grateful.. |
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Johnson
Family of 5
ID # 0707-193
date posted July 28, 2007Mother
- age 31
3 boys - ages 15, 11, 7
1 girl - age 14
Originally from
Harvey, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience:
it was a real
trying time for me and my children we were stranded no
food, no water we had to make due with what we could
salvage in our homes and that was really nothing cause we
lost everything.
Items Needed:
clothing and
food |
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Shaver
Family of 5
ID # 0707-194
date posted July 29, 2007Mother
- age 24
Father - age 27
1 boy - age 5
1 girl - age 3
Unborn Child
Originally from
Lacombe, LA
Presently living in Benton, AR
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: Right now we are living in
Arkansas. We want so badly to move back home to Louisiana,
however we just can't afford it. We unexpectedly found out
we were pregnant 2 months ago and have been figuring out
what to do since. We were doing pretty good before this
but it just seems every time we get one step ahead we fall
back two. My main concerns right now are just getting
clothing and other necessities for the baby. I didn't save
anything from my previous two as I was not planning on
having any more children. We live pay check to pay check
and the raise my husband was suppose to get he is no
longer getting. Instead he was told last week his hours
are going to be cut. We are already living below poverty
and well I just have no idea what this will do to us. I am
tired of living like this. I was suppose to get a job ad
go back to school in august but well with this baby coming
I just can't see that happening now.
Items Needed:
My children are going to be in need of winter clothing as
they seem to change sizes on me every season. My son will
also be needing school items as well. We could use towels
and sheets for our beds. Anything baby at all is also
needed as we have nothing. I don't know yet what they baby
will be but hopefully in the next month or so will find
out.
Additional
Comments: The blank below I do not know what our
registration number was before but we were on the
hurricane Katrina angel tree last year and the year
before. |
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Triggs
Family of 4
ID # 0707-195
date posted July 30, 2007Mother
- age 28
2 girls - ages 14, 2
Grandmother - age 50
Originally from
Kenner, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: My home received 2 feet of
water and 4 feet of mold during Hurricane Katrina. We lost
everything. I decided to move to Atlanta, GA. I stayed
there for a year while my home was being repaired, then I
returned back to my old home. I have been working a full
time job but I just can't get ahead. My bills are always
late. My car payments are behind, I can't afford renter's
insurance to secure my home from any future disasters. My
kids don't understand why they can't have the things the
other kids have. For their birthdays they ask for parties,
but all I can spare is cake & ice-cream. Hopefully you
find this family in desperate need. I can't buy weekly
household needs like the toiletries and cleaning supplies
because when we go to Wal-Mart, by the time we get to the
register I have to put the goods back because the bill is
too high.
Items Needed:
We mostly need clothing, school uniforms, a washer &
dryer, towels, Laundry detergent, cleaning supplies,
linens, a lawn mower to cut our grass and, utility
assistance.
Additional
Comments: Thanks for taking the time to care. |
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Pelas
Family of 7
ID # 0707-196
date posted July 30, 2007Mother
- age 32
3 girls - ages 16, 13, 9
2 boys - ages 12, 10
Sister - age 33
Originally from
Violet, LA
Presently living in Chalmette, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: I had 20 feet of water inside
of my home losing everything that I have ever had is not
the worst part of it all like every one thinks it's not
knowing if your friends and family is still alive after
2years since hurricane Katrina hit us it hurts so hard
that i try not to even think about them but when you love
someone it's hard for them not to cross your mind.
Items Needed:
food ,my sister's kids have no toys and they cry all the
time, clothes, school stuff, cleaning stuff
Additional
Comments: thank you for what ever it may be that
ya'll can do for us |
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Seeden
Family of 6
ID # 0707-197
date posted July 30, 2007Mother
- age 23
Father - age 34
3 boys - ages 6, 2, 4 months
1 girl - age 5
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Kalamazoo, MI
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: My family was displaced in Michigan
after the storm. we really would like to go back home
because of lack of jobs in Kalamazoo. my husband has been
out of work for quit some time now and things are really
getting even harder for us now. we need help with a place
to live or first months rent or deposited and thing helps
right now. maybe even a website or phone number of someone
that can help us would be great.
Items Needed:
a home, first months rent, deposit.
Additional Comments:
maybe a number to a organization that help people go back
home would be great. |
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Jones
Family of 2
ID # 0707-198
date posted July 31, 2007Mother
- age 44
1 boy - age 14
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Fort Worth, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: My son and I evacuated to the
Superdome before the storm. We were there for 6 days until
we were bussed to Fort Worth, TX. We stayed at a shelter
for 6 weeks until we were placed in a apartment paid for
by FEMA. We had to move because public transportation was
inaccessible. We now live in our current apartment about
18 months, also paid for by FEMA. Our FEMA rental
assistance expires at the end of August. Although I am
blessed with 2 jobs, I'm working less than 30 hours a week
total. Each job barely pays above minimum wage. But
according to the state, I'm making too much money so they
reduced my food stamp allotment to $10 (yes, ten
dollars!). So, after food, utilities, and bus fare, I'm
down to almost nothing. The FEMA money received for
personal damages was used to bury my dad, who was also
victimized by Katrina. During the past year, my son has
been diagnosed with asthma. I have bronchitis and have
been diagnosed with kidney disease. I need dental care,
and there are no dentists who will treat adults with Medicaid
insurance. My goal is to start a business to create a
better life for my son and myself, but start up costs are
tremendous. Life is a struggle for now, but I know my God
will make a way. He always does.
Items Needed:
fan/heater combo unit, school supplies and clothes, gift
cards from Target and Wal-Mart, amplified Bible, men's
shoes size 13, ladies shoes size 8 1/2 or 9, ladies
clothing, household items and cleaning supplies, personal
items, anything the Spirit leads you to do
Additional
Comments: I praise God for your support and
prayers. Thank you for remembering the hurricane
survivors. God bless you all!! |
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Thornton
Family of 5
ID # 0707-199
date posted July 31, 2007Mother
- age 24
Father - age 33
2 boys - ages 2, 4 months
1 girl - age 1
Originally from
Harvey, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: My disaster experience was
horrible, at the time my oldest son had just made 4 months
and I had just recently found out I was pregnant with my
daughter. One of the days we stayed on the bridge it was
very scary because they had people in this hotel shouting
out of the window over our heads just being stupid for no
reason. The next morning waking up trying to walk the
bridge to get the convention center, it was hot, watching
elderly people falling out was very sad to see. Finally
arriving at the convention center people shooting, people
falling dieing what a sight to see. I even remember
holding this 2 week old this lady she had 3 other children
she was trying to feed, looking down at the baby when I
noticed the eyes was rolling in his head he was
dehydrated. I will never forget that Saturday when they
said they had buses and we had to walk many blocks to get
to them but I Thank God I made it. Right now I'm
struggling the cost of living has really went up .
Items Needed:
clothing, cookware, general household items, rental assistance. |
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Barrett
Family of 3
ID # 0707-200
date posted July 31, 2007Mother
- age 24
2 boys - ages 8, 3
Originally from
Chalmette, LA
Presently living with family members in Tyler, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I lost EVERYTHING just like a
lot of others. I am blessed by God and keep my head up. I
lost my hearing after the Hurricane and I'm unable to work
to really support my little family as I was.
Items Needed:
clothing for me and my sons ,linens, cookware items, food,
general household items, school clothes, cleaning
supplies, beds for me and my sons, transportation, gas
money for the time being. |
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Dorsey
Family of 3
ID # 0707-201
date posted July 31, 2007Mother
- age 25
1 boy - age 3
1 girl - age 7
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Houston, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I know that it has been 2 yrs
since Katrina, but I want to share my story because it
lives within me and will always. We did not evacuate for
Hurricane Katrina. We stood behind in my second floor
apartment thinking we would be safe. Unfortunately, I was
wrong. During Katrina, we made out ok until the water
begin rising. The water started to rise over my first
floor and I knew I had to some how get the kids out of the
apartment. Everyone was crying, we were all scared. My
neighbor next door called for us to come to her house
because she had a third floor apartment and it was much
higher. I couldn't swim, but I managed to get the kids out
one at a time. I broke down a door in my apartment to
float next door. The flood waters came all the way up to
the second floor and there was no escape. The next day it
was worse. All the food began to sour and there was little
to no drinking water. I was scared for the children. I was
scared for their lives. The water was not going down.
There were helicopters flying around with their cameras,
videotaping, but not helping. Screams from blocks away, I
knew people were suffering. To make a very long story
short, we were rescued after 3 days by boat. We were taken
to a bridge where we were later bussed to the Astrodome in
Houston. We stood in the Astrodome for 2 days and I then
brought the kids to a hotel and we stayed for 4 weeks
until I found a apartment.
Items Needed:
We are in need of household items, school uniforms and
supplies. I'm also currently attending school full-time
and could use notebooks, pens and pencils. Clothing for
myself and the 2 kids. Medicine |
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Martin
Family of 1
ID # 0707-202
date posted August 01, 2007Male
- age 53
Originally from
La Place, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I've lived through all the
major hurricanes to hit this area in my lifetime; but for
me that day in August 2005 was one of the worst .. Katrina
brought more misery to the people down here .. people are
still struggling to make ends meet from day to day.
Items Needed:
Clothes would help very much; but for me being able to receive
dental treatment would be the most important thing to me
.. it would be nice to have a nice smile again. |
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Williams
Family of 3
ID # 0707-203
date posted August 01, 2007Father
- age 22
2 boys - ages 1, 9 months
Originally from
Violet, LA Presently living in Tyler, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I have been struggling to pay
bill and maintain while managing to support my children. I
suffer with Crone Disease which is very expensive because
I have no insurance and I have been denied several times.
I really need help if any is available.
Items Needed:
I mainly need medical assistance for me and personal items
and food for my kids. I need clothing, food, television, a
laptop computer to continue my studies as an graphic
artist, so that when I am finished I my pursuit a job as
an graphic engineer.
Additional
Comments: Thank You for hearing me out and
blessing everyone you've assisted with your services. |
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Johnson
Family of 1
ID # 0707-204
date posted August 02, 2007
Female - age 32
Originally from
New Orleans, LA Presently living in Humble, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: my husband and I have both
lost our jobs here in Texas and we r really in need now we
r 3 months behind on our house note and our house will be
foreclosed on soon and we are trying our best to get be
with our kids and now we get don't know what to do. please
help us
Items Needed:
anything we can get |
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Smith
Family of 5
ID # 0707-205
date posted August 02, 2007Mother
- age 50
2 boys - ages 20, 8
2 girls - ages 7, 6
Originally from
Picayune, MS Presently living with family
members in Jackson, MS
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: it took 6 months to get fema to
give me a number. then they said I was too late for many
of the programs. after 11 months they sent me 6500.for all
our things and 613.for rent assistance. this was 7/06.i
tried to get help to salvage anything I could. I got
cheated for 500.00 I tried to buy a car the motor broke
after 6 months . I asked for more rent assistance from
fema they said since I was living with friends or family
they do not duplicate services. so I guess that means if
you can bum off someone that's your only choice. my
30yr.old daughter was helping the 20 yr. old pay the bills, she
moved back to picayune to a friends 3months ago. my son
was being a plumber's helper but the work slowed down so
after 3 weeks of 1 to 2 days of work. he got a new job
putting up siding but that to is slow due to rain. so here
we are stuck bills are get behind and so is the rent.
Items Needed:
medical needs. eyeglasses for me and the 2 grands,
medicines, we do need yard tools rake, clippers, lawn
mower.
Additional
Comments: I hope this is the e-mail address my son
set it up for me this is the first time I am trying to use
it. please any help is greatly appreciated. thank you.
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Brown
Family of 3
ID # 0707-206
date posted August 02, 2007Mother
- age 51
Father - age 43
1 boy - age 25
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: unbelievable experience still
have a brother missing since the storm have not made any
contact whatsoever. ace was shot in the head immediately
following the storm on top of everything we already went
through. this family has been through a lot. we still have
hurricane victims residing with us two years after the
storm who cant get their lives together because the cost
of living is so high. we have ten people living in one
house trying to get their lives back on track and two of
them pregnant. we desperately need help,
Items Needed:
clothing linens household items medical and dental |
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Amos
Family of 4
ID # 0707-207
date posted August 04, 2007Mother
- age
23
3girls - ages 5 months, 2, 3
Originally from
Carencro, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: well, I recently had a baby
and had to quit my job because of a high risk pregnancy
and having a baby meant that I need things for the baby so
I had to dip into the little money I had saved and paying
rent and utilities and not working kind of sent me into a hole. my
kids are about to start school and I have a no school
school or supplies. I recently got out a shelter for
battered women a month before I had my baby they helped
get place I have no money, furniture, food but I have a lot
of tears .my lights got cut off so I am at my neighbors
home until I figure what is going to be done on top of
that my august rent hasn't been paid but neighbor said
she'll try her best to help because she knows i am a good
mother
Items Needed:
school clothes, school supplies, linens, cookware, food,
house hold items, cleaning supplies |
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McKeehan
Family of 4
ID # 0707-208
date posted August 04, 2007
Mother - age 29
Father - age 32
2 boys - age 8, 5
Originally from
Slidell, LA Presently living in St.
Francisville, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: My name is Sara McKeehan and
my family and I was living in Slidell, La. when Hurricane
Katrina hit. When we went home we found that there had
been six feet of Lake Pontchatrain water inside of our home. It
was a mobile home so there was no way of repairing the
damage .So they declared to have it bulldozed to the ground. We
stayed between my grandfathers one bedroom app. and my
mother in laws. We had nowhere to sleep but the floor but I
was thankful we had that. After a month or so FEMA called
with a camper for us but we had no were to put it. We put
in the only place open at the time in campground across
the street from were or house was. Well it was four of us
living in a 33\foot trailer. The park has no electricity,
no water, the sewer would back up and flood the back of
the trailer. We had to get out of there, my children
stayed sick it was not worth 135.00 a week. My husbands
sister was living in St.Francisville and learned of the
way we were living and told us to come stay with her and
her daughter. We stayed with them for a year. It was so
hard to find work to try and get a place. My mother passed
away in November 06 and she left me her trailer that she
was fixing up. So now we are living in a trailer park in
St.Francisville in my mothers trailer. It needs a lot of
work, but its a start. we feel blessed that we have a
place to call home again, i just wish it could have been a
different way. WE will never get back what we lost but
with your help maybe we can live normal lives again. THANK
YOU FOR DOING THESE THINGS FOR PEOPLE IN NEED, THE LORD
SEES ALL AND YOU WILL TRULY BE BLESSED FOR IT. HOPE TO
HEAR FORM YOU SOON GOD BLESS Sara McKeehan and Family.....
Items Needed:
clothing, washer, dryer, school cloths, stove, work tools,
sheetrock an painting; cookware, linens, pillows, shoes |
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Williams
Family of 3
ID # 0707-209
date posted August 05, 2007Mother
- age 43
1 boy - age 19
1 girl - age 13
Originally from
New Orleans, LA Presently living in Polit
Point, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I lost everything in New
Orleans and was separated from my children, caused by
being trapped for many days in New Orleans. The father was
taking care of them, I reside in Memphis following Katrina
and my children in Texas. Their father returned to new Orleans,
leaving my son to care for himself. I moved to Texas to
care for my children and are now living with relatives of
ten, not to include my two children and I.
Items Needed:
The most I need is getting my children and I settle in
housing, although FEMA, pays for housing I have no means
of the deposit and getting utilities. I am currently
looking for a job, but its hard without transportation and
both relatives work. I am also in need of my children
school clothes and supplies.
Additional Comments:
I guess this is the hardest letter I have actually
written, but my family and I really need assistance.
Losing everything my family and I owned has really been
hard, losing income of 85,000 a year as a single parent.
Not able to return back to New Orleans because of the
conditions. |
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Williamson
Family of 4
ID # 0707-210
date posted August 05, 2007Mother
- age 33
Father - age 53
2 boys - ages 11, 10
Originally from
Violet, LA Presently living in Tyler, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: we were approved for sba loan
which we still have not been able to meet requirements to
get the loan and because we were approved for sba loan we
did not get any funds from fema for personal property or
vehicles only fema trailer we are living.
Items Needed:
need school supplies, need shoes for boys size 7.5 & 7
men's, boys size 16 & 18 pants boys XLG shirts , men's
36w 32l levis, gain or tide laundry soap, Palmolive dish
soap, any other household cleaning supplies, size 14 women's
clothes, ramen noodles and cup of soups, shelves, storage
containers, non stick skillet, these and any other items
you can think of would be greatly appreciated. thank you |
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Ferrand
Family of 5
ID # 0707-211
date posted August 06, 2007Mother
- age 41
Father - age 45
2 boys - ages 16, 6
1 girl - age 9
Originally from
New Orleans, LA Presently living in Fort
Worth, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: My family and I were in the
hurricane' and have seen a lot of things and we are happy
to be Alive. We need help with utilities and food and also
the rent.
Items Needed:
At this time we are not receiving any food stamps. We are
running low on food. And also school is about to start we
can use some help with school supplies and clothing. We
also need cleaning supplies, cookware, linens, a lawn mower
,We really need our teeth fixed because of heath reasons.
We would have been able to have our teeth fixed 'but when
the storm came and we were homeless we had to take care of
the most important things like right now .THANK YOU, Miss
R.F |
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Scott
Family of 2
ID # 0707-212
date posted August 07, 2007Mother
- age 21
1 boy - age 1
Originally from
Lafitte, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: well mines was a disaster from
hell I went 2 a shelter n it was trouble went into labor
at 6mths they took my son never seen him 4 3 months
Items Needed:
clothes housing
Additional Comments:
god bless |
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Thompson
Family of 3
ID # 0707-213
date posted August 07, 2007Wife
- age 22
Husband - age 23
Uncle - age 47
Originally from
Biloxi, MS
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I stayed in Biloxi. I rented.
I did leave but came back to nothing. I lost everything
even my cat pepper. Since Katrina its been a hard
struggle. I cant work because I take care of my sickly
uncle. and my fiancée works but doesn't bring much home.
our car broke down so now I have no way to get my uncle to
the doctor and my fiancée to work. we had to cancel our
wedding because my uncles health comes first. I lost my
only child a son in 2003. since then I cant get pregnant
and my best friend has asked me to adopt her daughter to
be born in nov. but I cant afford to buy the things I need
for her. We are starting to get on our feet but everything
needed for a baby is and can be very expensive.
Items Needed:
baby girl clothes 0-up ,diapers bottles , blankets,
a bassinette. we need nothing for us just the baby.
Additional Comments:
If some one can help with anything Its is appreciated and
God Bless You .Without Out Help From An Angel can give me
and my fiancée something we may never have had a child. |
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Scott
Family of 2
ID # 0707-214
date posted August 09, 2007Mother
- age 21
1 boy - age 1
Originally from
Lafitte, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: WELL I HAD A HELL OF A DISASTER
I DON'T KNOW WHERE I SHOULD START FIRST WELL AT THE TIME I
WAS 6MONTHS PREGNANT N SO ME N MY FAMILY WENT 2 A SHELTER
WHERE THERE WAS NO FOOD NO WATER N THE DAY OF KATRINA I
WENT N 2 LABOR I HAD MY SON HE WAS 2POUNDS BY THE GRACE OF
GOD HE IS A WALKING MIRACLE WELL I STAYED N THE HOSPITAL 4
ONE DAY THEN THEY PUT ME OUT THEM 4 ABOUT 2 MONTHS I DIDN'T
KNOW WHERE MY SON WAS THEY SHIPPED HIM 2 A HOSPITAL N SHREVEPORT
N I WAS N TEXAS I CAN SAY RITE BEFORE MY BIRTHDAY I GOT A
CALL THAT I CAN COME GET MY SON THAT NOW HE WEIGHS 6PDS
AND 4RM THEM ON I BEEN TRYING 2 MAKE IT
Items Needed:
HOUSING REAL BAD CLOTHES DON'T HAVE MANY
Additional
Comments: I JUST WANT 2 SAY GOD BLESS U SO MUCH |
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Bronson
Family of 2
ID # 0707-215
date posted August 09, 2007 Mother
- age 33
1 boy - age 13
Originally from
Madeville, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: My home was crushed by three
trees. I lost my clothing, towels, linens and some
furniture and appliances. I hired a local and very active
contractor in the community. This contractor holds various
officer positions with several construction organizations.
I paid the initial down payment which pretty much covered
demolition removal. I was out of town and the contractor
called to say the next phase of work was complete and my
next payment was due. I only had $10,000.00 for payment
and had to contact my mortgage company for the additional
amount due. The total amount I paid the contractor was
$15,300.00. I returned home and found the framing and roof
work to be POORLY done. I had an engineer inspect the work
and he found the work was not up to code and in some
areas, debris had been put back on the house. The
contractor refused to do any repairs or work unless I gave
them another $10,000.00. I refused to give anymore money
until the work completed had been done properly. The
contractor walked off the job, leaving my home exposed to
the elements, taking EVERY permit (including one for fema
right of entryway). A year later and the contractor does
not respond to any certified mail. The Louisiana licensing
board sent a letter encouraging the contractor to resolve
our differences. The board will not take action unless the
contractor is sued and found guilty. My lawyer informs me
that law fees would be as much as any money I would be
awarded if I did sue. The attorney general's office said
they have received my complaint but can not say if
anything has been done concerning my complaint. On
07/08/07, I was rushed to the emergency room. I am still
going for further testing to try to determine if I
suffered a minor stroke. I went part-time before the storm
so I could return to school and obtain my degree. I was
unable to stay in my home until Jan., 2007. I had to
withdraw from school until my living situation was more
stable as I could not find rental property that would
accept pets. I have been
Items Needed: The
items I will be needing are general household items such
as; toilet paper, paper towels. Buddy, my dog has been put
on a special diet. The vet says he has a rare disease
where the thyroid does not break down the calcium. He was
totally blocked and unable to urinate. Buddy's bladder was
cut and kidney stones fell out everywhere. Buddy's
nickname is fruit loop--he does answer to that as well as
his real name. He needs Hill's prescription u/d food. I
have been unable to fix the framing or roof yet and have
some other minor repairs left undone such as doors that
need to be reframed and set, caulking, painting, plumbing
and minor electrical repairs. If anyone is able to help
with minor repairs that would be a big help. I just need a
little help until I am healthy enough to get back to work.
Any assistance given to me is greatly appreciated.
Additional Comments:
I only have a cell phone at this time. |
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Williams
Family of 6
ID # 0707-216
date posted August 10, 2007Mother
- age 45
3 boys - ages 20, 15, 2
2 girls - ages 17, 10 months
Originally from
Irvington, AL
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: My family and I decided to
ride out the storm at home. In the worst of the storm the
lights went out. We huddled in the living room. Water began
to pour down the wall from the electrical switch. We look
up to see that it was coming from the ceiling. We thank
God that the power was off while the water was running
down the wall. Next time I plan on seeking shelter. When
the storm had passed we went outside only to see that it
looked as if the storm had only hit my home. my son Joshua
has been sick since Katrina because his Asthma is worst
than mine. I don't know if I didn't get all the mildew out
of the walls or what. I am still working on my house. I am
on SSI and I get it for two of the children. I've been
divorced for 11 years however my ex husband stopped paying
child support in September 2006 and I just started it back
in July 2007.
Items Needed:
I am in need of food ,full size linens, school uniforms
for Joshua, shirt-XL polo three buttons, the shirt can be
black, red, or white pants 36/34 khaki dickies or burmuda
shorts khaki. Sabrina Large/XL polo shirt black, red,
white . capris - khaki size 16 women or khaki pants
16.Detergent , toilet paper, solid red or black school
jacket for Sabrina. cleaning supplies .full size plastic mattress
covering and pillow covering for Joshua due to Asthma. My
arthritis doctor wants me to get one of those special
pillows for my neck and shoulder pains if anyone can help
I will appreciate it. Garden tools like a hoe .storage
containers for things like books, movies, and the tons of medicines
that they are on .Christian needs size 4 underwear. I need
bowls with lids to put up my leftovers. Even if things are
used I would thank God for that because I need Help. And
if anyone can help me finish my house and help me to find
out what is making Joshua sick, because he has been sick
for the last 3 months straight, and is on antibiotics now
I would really appreciate it |
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Campbell
Family of 1
ID # 0707-217
date posted August 10, 2007Female
- age 26
Originally from
New Orleans, LA Presently living with a family
member in Houston, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: It was a very devastating hurricane
and this will not be forgotten years to come, I'm nowhere
in recovering right now I need some help or even a push
start to recovery.
Items Needed:
linens, clothing, place to live |
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Narcisse
Family of 2
ID # 0707-218
date posted August 11, 2007Mother
- age 36
1 boy - age 11
Originally from
New Orleans, LA Presently living in San Antonio,
TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: After Hurricane Katrina, I
relocated to Lexington, Kentucky in hopes of rebuilding my
life, I was there for a year and could not find
employment, I relocated to San Antonio, TEXAS and found
employment, however it is half o what I WAS making prior
to the storm. I am struggling to survive on my current
income
Items Needed:
I am in need of bedroom furniture for my son and myself,
linen and school clothes and supplies for my son |
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McGinn
Family of 2
ID # 0707-219
date posted August 13, 2007Wife
- age
56
Husband - age 62
Originally from
Metairie, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: Jobs were lost & we had to
live off our annuity until it ran out. Now youngest son is
paying our rent & bills & now he is going into
debt.
Items Needed:
food, medical needs
Additional Comments:
Our apt. complex keeps going up on our rent. So perhaps a
cheaper place to live. Our rent was $530. now it is $560. |
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Parker
Family of 4
ID # 0707-220
date posted August 13, 2007Mother
- age 38
Father - age 39
2 boys - age 6, 7 months
Originally from
New Orleans, LA Presently living in Euless, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: My family in in need of rental
and assistance and clothing for my two sons. I'm getting stress
out on how my family is not getting the assistance we
need.
Items Needed:
Baby car seat, son school clothing and school supplies.
Car note. |
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Bourne
Family of 3
ID # 0707-221
date posted August 13, 2007Mother
- age 44
1 boy - age 13
1 girl - age 2
Originally from
New Orleans, LA Presently living in Houston,
TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: We were trapped for days
without food or water until we were rescued and taken
where we waited for hours for a bus that finally took us
to Houston. My daughter was dehydrated, it was that time
of the month for me and my son was afraid we were going to
dye there. My son has adhd and needs constant supervision.
I'm currently trying to get my BS degree and could really
use a laptop so I can keep a constant eye on my son. He is
rubbing off on his sister with his behavior. She is
copying his bad behavior. With a laptop I could be where
ever he is in the house and watch him so he doesn't do all
the bad things that he does. I suffer with degenerative
arthritis in both knees and I have a bone spur in my left
ankle and on top of all that I am obese with other health
issue. These ailments have gotten worse since the storm,
being we had to stand in very long lines for everything. I
am doing the best I can to take care of my kids. Sometimes
I feel that I am failing them. Thank you and god bless all
of you for helping people in need.
Items Needed:
we are in need mostly of clothes casual and church, we
could use some linen also. My son loves to read we would
appreciate some books
Additional Comments:
We will appreciate any help that is given to us and we
thank you for your kindness |
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Mark
Family of 3
ID # 0707-222
date posted August 14, 2007Mother
- age 25
2 girls - age 7, 4
Originally from
Bogalusa, LA Presently
living in Union City, GA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I am currently behind on a lot
of my bills and I can't seem to find any help. I was in a
workforce development program for victims but they cut the
program a few months ago and I still cannot find a job. I
was doing alright until they cut the program. They also
were supposed to help me attend a trade school but they
never did.
Items Needed:
I have recently been able to get my girls some beds for
there room but I am without furniture. I have been
sleeping on an air mattress for almost 2 years. School
just started back and I have to find a way to get uniforms
for my girls because their school policy.
Additional
Comments: Thank you for your time and
consideration. Have a blessed day. |
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Madina
Family of 1
ID # 0707-223
date posted August 15, 2007Female
- age 50
Presently
living in Charlotte, NC
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I am relocated to North
Carolina. Have applied for many jobs, no one has hired me.
Items Needed:
clothing, cleaning supplies, medical needs
Additional Comments:
I have furniture, get food stamps, section 8 pay my rent,
I am just without any income for soap, tissue, personal
items, etc and I will be without phone (no contact with
family), electric, soon. Really need clothes
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Hall
Family of 2
ID # 0707-224
date posted August 15, 2007Husband
- age 43
Wife - age 33
Originally from
Dequincy, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: WE ARE IN DIRE NEED OF PLACE
TO LIVE SO CAN GET A JOB AND GET BACK ON OUR FEET HOPE
SOMEONE OUT THERE HAS A HEART TO HELP US WE HAVE DONE
EVERYTHING WE CAN AND FEEL THERE IS NOTHING ELSE TO DO. WE
ARE STRUGGLING VERY BAD NO MONEY AND NO CAR PLEASE HELP
SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE BEFORE SEPT 1 OR WE WILL BE OUT
IN THE STREET NO HOME NOTHING. DON'T WANT TO GO TO
SHELTER.
Items Needed:
PLACE TO LIVE AND GET A JOB TO GET BACK ON OUR FEET. HAVE
NO MONEY AND NO CAR AND STRANDED GOT TO BE OUT OF HERE BY
SEPT 1 OR WE WILL BE ON THE STREET WITH NOTHING.
Additional Comments:
CAN ONLY BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL AS WE HAVING TO USE SOMEONE'S
COMPUTER AND WE HAVE PREPAID CELL PHONE AND NO MONEY FOR
MIN ON IT. PLEASE HELP PLEASE HELP WE ARE STRESSED OUT AND
OUT OF OPTIONS HOPE SOMEONE OUT THERE HAS A HEART TO HELP
US. EVERYONE WE MET SAYS THEY WILL HELP BUT NOTHING HAS
BEEN GETTING DONE. PLEASE EMAIL US SOON AS WE HAVE TILL
SEPT 1 2007 OR WE WILL BE OUT ON THE STREET AND DON'T WANT
THAT AND NOT WANTING TO GO TO SHELTER EITHER PLEASE HELP
WE ARE CRYING OUT FOR HELP HARD TO SLEEP AT NIGHT CAUSE
WORRIED ABOUT THIS. |
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Douglas
Family of 6
ID # 0707-225
date posted August 15, 2007Mother
- age 34
Father - age 29
4 boys - ages 16, 9, 2, 16
Originally from
Kenner, LA Presently living in
Cincinnati, OH
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: We just started to get our
lives back on track. almost finishing paying off furniture
bills and now apartment is contaminated with bedbug and
all bedding and sofa has to be thrown out... We are in
need of furniture, beds and beddings.. I just finish
school for LPN and take the state board on 8-22-07 and
look forward to attending Galen for RN in Oct. As for as
my disaster experience I'm still on anti-depressants..
Items Needed:
Furniture: mattresses, beds, school clothes , and a
peaceful mind.. |
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Keller
Family of 4
ID # 0707-227
date posted August 16, 2007Mother
- age 37
3 boys - ages 17, 12, 3
Originally from
New Orleans, LA Presently living in Lithonia,
GA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I am a survivor of hurricane
Katrina living in Atlanta, GA with my sons. I've worked
all the time her in GA at Grady hospital in the pharmacy
as a technician. I have not worked since July 3, 2007 due
to health issues. All of my bills are overdue and Georgia
power turned my electricity off cause i couldn't pay the
bill. I'm being evicted also. I'm very scared cause I'm
here all alone just me and the boys. Please help me and my
boys get out of this hole we're in. I did go on a job
interview on Tuesday. I'm waiting for them to make a
decision. Please call me at 678 663-0499.
Items Needed:
cookware, food, clothes for the boys, shoes school
supplies
Additional
Comments: Please help me get on my feet so that
I can take care of my sons. I owe them so much I love
them. |
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Bickham
Family of 1
ID # 0707-228
date posted August 17, 2007Female
- age 46
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I lost every thing to
hurricane Katrina in 2005,i have now moved back to new Orleans
and in need of help to get back on my feet, I'm on a fixed
income and my expense have gone up sense I've moved back .
Items Needed:
I'm in need of women clothing, shoes, personal items,
etc.. cookware, linens, food, cleaning supplies. thanks |
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Murray
Family of 2
ID # 0707-230
date posted August 20, 2007Mother
- age 37
1 girl - age 19
Originally from
Raceland, LA Presently living with family members in
Kingwood, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: ever
since the storm we have moved from place to place. I can
never seem to make enough money to keep up with all the
bills before Katrina I was living n my own
"trailer" but because I had three payments left
on it I was not considered a home owner. it is very hard
trying to start allover with only one income and min. wage
isn't my daughter off to job corp but things just dont
seem to come together. every time we get one foot in the
door somebody closes it. we are both able to work but we
have moved around so much we can never we can't keep up
the a lot a stuff this is our second go round here in Houston
hopefully this time things will be better.
Items Needed:
clothing, shoes, food |
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House
Family of 3
ID # 0707-231
date posted August 21, 2007Mother
- age 35
Father - age 51
1 boy - age 18
Originally from
Kenner, LA Presently living in Oklahoma
City, OK
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: We stayed in our home during
the entire horrific event. We awaken that morning of
August 29,2005, to find water coming in on four (4) side
into our home. We made a continquency plan to go upstairs
into the attic with our pets and few essentials because
the attic was unfinished. While the storm rolled through,
we waited in the attic and only left the attic to retrieve
necessary items for survival. After the storm, we swam
through flooding waters in our home, in the street and
everywhere else until flood waters were pumped out of our
neighborhood. We shared food with neighbors because for
two days after the storm no assistance was present. A
small group of people from Florida called themselves Gumbo
Coalition gave us snacks, money and fresh hot food. We
waited for assistance, Wal-Mart setup distribution centers
for water, canned goods, snacks, etc. Both of our cars
were underwater for three (3) days. No FEMA, my
father-in-law rented a truck in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
and went down to Louisiana and picked up us and we are
still in Oklahoma City, today.
Items Needed:
We have been blessed by gifts, lifestyle necessities and
furniture. I have Hepatitis C and have been in treatment
since January 2007. This treatment has literally placed me
on my back where it was difficult doing regular things. We
have been surviving on one income since my treatment and
we have kept most of our necessities in tact. We need
assistance with our mortgage payments. We are sixty (60)
days past due and I don't see how we are going to make
this payment.
Additional
Comments: Our family needs assistance very soon.
Please consider our request for two month mortgage note of
$2,462.00. |
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Pierre
Family of 1
ID # 0707-232
date posted August 21, 2007
Female - age 44
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I lost everything when
hurricane Katrina hit I needs help thank you have a nice
day god bless us.
Items Needed:
I need clothing, linens and food and cleaning supplies for
household. thank you.
Additional Comments:
please help me thank you |
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Waller
Family of 4
ID # 0707-233
date posted August 23, 2007Mother
- age 34
Father - age 39
2 girls - ages 2, 1
Originally from
Biloxi, MS Presently living in
Gulfport, MS
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: it was Aug 28 when we left our
house on clay st in Biloxi not knowing if we would have a
house to return to with my wife Karen 7 and 1/2 months
pregnant with our first daughter Eileen rose the car we
had broke down so we had no way to leave till Karen's
sister and her husband came to pick us up all they had
room for was us a 2 laundry baskets of clothes and important
papers we came back to find the house gone with nothing to
pick through and our car with someone's house on top of it
we spent a month at mother in laws in the living room Karen's
pregnancy problems got worse I got in touch with a friend
of mine in mobile and arranged for him to come pick us up Saturday
night and try to get on the cruise ship that was I called
F.E.M.A and they said go to the D.R.C we got on the ship Sunday
afternoon Karen went to the ships DR Monday and they set
her a appointment to see a Doctor she went to see her Thursday
and went to the hospitals labor and delivery room from the
doctors office that day they tried to induce labor till
10:30 Friday night Eileen rose was born at 10:58 Friday
nite very healthy baby girl all 3 of us went back to the
cruise ship till a week before thanksgiving we got our
F.E.M.A mobile home then in December Karen found out she
was pregnant again with Victoria lee on may 4 I came home
from work and Karen was very sick I rushed her to the
hospital she was having severe complications with the
pregnancy she was rushed to U.S.A. Womens and children's
hospital in mobile for a emergency c section to save her
and Vicky's life Victoria lee was born at 25 weeks and
weighted 1lb 3 oz she was 11and 1/2 inches long and spent
4 months in the N.I.C.U ward in the hospital I had to quit
my job in Biloxi and get another one in mobile to be with
my wife and new daughter she came home Sept 1 I was back
working in Biloxi in December Karen had to have surgery
once again for a hernia repair I worked at IP casino till Feb.
found a better job with a little more pay but better work environment
with better insurance we moved to Gulfport
Items Needed:
pampers easy ups size 5 or 6 diapers size 4 or 5 mixing
and soup bowls clothes and underwear for Karen some jeans
for me clothes for the girls Eileen like to read and color
and loves to cook with play dishes and pots both of them
love to look at picture books and love dolls and teddy
bears like any little girl but they are not picky
Additional Comments:
thank you so much for the help last year if not for you
there would not have been a Christmas it truly was a very
special one signed up last year but had computer problems. |
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Bridges
Family of 5
ID # 0707-234
date posted August 23, 2007Mother
- age 27
Father - age 41
1 boy - age 9
2 girls - ages 5, 2
Originally from
New Orleans, LA Presently living in an apartment in
Dallas, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: Before
hurricane Katrina hit , we had no clue where we was going
to go. We could ether stay here in New Orleans or leave
for Mississippi. But unsure of Katrina hitting
Mississippi, we did not want to go there. My husband receive
a call from his job and all security personal had to
report back to work. We stayed at a hotel where my husband
work, which is located on Canal St. In the beginning
everything was ok until the day after the storm hit. The
hotel was running out of food, it was becoming very hot.
We had to walk down nine flights of stairs to reach the
lobby of the hotel. We had to leave the hotel, it was to
much for me and the kids. We were beginning to run out of
water and baby milk. We manage to leave out of New Orleans
the Thursday after Katrina hit. It took us 12 hours to get
to Dallas, TX. We live in Dallas with a family member and
then we got an apartment. We lost everything we had but
our live. Thank God for that!!
Items Needed:
Items such as school clothes, eye
glasses, yard tools, clothing, shoes, school supplies, gas
cards.
Additional Comments:
May The Lord Bless
Those WHO Bless Me. |
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Weisdorffer
Family of 2
ID # 0707-235
date posted August 24, 2007Mother
- age 31
1 boy - age 13
Originally from
Metairie, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I
am still trying to get a place of my own. I finally got a
job working at a bank, but replacing everything we own is
expensive. I am a single mother of a wonderful 13 year old
boy whose father took off when he was 2. While trying to
get a place of our own, I'm unsure how I will be able to
get him winter clothes or a Christmas. God bless.
Items Needed:
We are in need of
clothes, general household items, cleaning supplies,
toiletries, and toys. |
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Travis
Family of 1
ID # 0707-236
date posted August 24, 2007Female
- age
19
Originally from
New Orleans, LA Presently living with a family member in
Columbus, OH
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: It
was really hard, even though its been 2 years, I cant
forget a bout the family member's and friends I lost,
those are things you can never replace. Now I'm in College
but its really hard to pay attention when I'm still grieving
Items Needed:
clothes, shelter, car,
and food. |
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Scott
Family of 3
ID # 0707-237
date posted August 24, 2007Mother
- age 44
Father - age 39
1 boy - age 27
Originally from
New Orleans, LA Presently living in San Antonio,
TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: everything I
work hard for I lost ,and I cant replace it my heart heard
every day .but I think god for my life and family. but I
miss my sister nieces, nephew ,brother lord every body I'm
in Texas and the rest of my family is back home .it like a
dream.
Items Needed:
clothing ,general household
item cookware linens cleaning supplies, transportation.
Additional Comments:
thanks you god
.I hope this is my e-mail address I |
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Douglas
Family of 4
ID # 0707-238
date posted August 25, 2007Mother
- age 35
2 boys - ages 15, 14
1 girl - age 6
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: MY DISASTER
EXPERIENCE ARE MORE WORSE OFF I START WENT I CAME BACK
HOME ME AN MY KIDS WHERE GOING TO BE FINE NO WAY .THIS THE
WORSE I HAVE EVERY BEEN BUT THANK GOD FOR MAKING ME STRONG
FOR ME MY KIDS AND HIM FAMILY ARE ASKING LIKE THEY DO NOT
KNOW SOME FRIENDS THE SAME WAY BUT GOD BLESS THEM TO AMEN,
Items Needed:
CLOTHING FOR
KIDS, FOR PARENT, LINENS FOR ALL OF US, COOKWARE, FOOD,
MOST IMPORTANT SCHOOL CLOTHING FOR ALL THREE OF MY KID
THEY START SCHOOL ON SEPT 4.2007 GENERAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS,
SOAP. TOOTHPASTE, TISSUE, DISHES, TOWEL, CURTAIN,.
Additional Comments:
PLEASE ,HELP ME
AND MY FAMILY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU THANK YOU DOUGLAS
FAMILY. |
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Hines
Family of 1
ID # 0707-239
date posted August 25, 2007Male
- age 27
Originally from
Harvey, LA Presently living in Kansas City,
MO
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I am struggling
with financial hardship due to an irs levy and its interrupting
my life please can anyone help.
Items Needed:
financial
assistance
Additional Comments:
thank you for
hearing my testimony
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Williams
Family of 3
ID # 0707-240
date posted August 26, 2007Mother
- age 33
1 boy - age 14
1 girl - age 8
Presently
living in Las Vegas, NV
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience:
We were in
Hurricane Katrina and we were one of the forgotten ones.
We were took under the Causeway I-10 bridge and left
there. We were lied to and forgotten about.
Items Needed:
School clothes
and food. |
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Williams
Family of 2
ID # 0707-241
date posted August 26, 2007Mother
- age 53
1 boy - age 26
Originally from
New Orleans, LA Presently living in Las Vegas,
NV
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: Medical
help. My mom went through Hurricane Katrina but, we were
forgotten.
Items Needed:
Medicines need. |
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Wainwright
Family of 5
ID # 0707-242
date posted August 26, 2007Mother
- age 40
Father - age 38
1 boy - age 5
2 girls - ages 4, 16 months
Originally from
Depew, NY
TRAGEDY - Low
Income & Struggling***
|
Details
of my Experience: Cant
afford to buy the kids school clothes and supplies on a
very limited budget. We lost our home a few years ago when
my husband hurt his back at work and he is disable. Our
money goes for rent and bills, We rent a apartment and
still cant have enough room were very crowded, have the
time our car always needs to be fixed up. never enough
money to buy food either. My husband is very depressed
about the holidays and our future.
Items Needed:
food and clothing for
our kids for school, in need of a cookware like frying pans, diapers
for our baby a size 4.I just want our kids to have a decent
Christmas and toys for the kids. detergent to wash our
clothes or a gift certificates to buy stuff from stores
would help. Gas for our car to go shopping have the time
the price of gas is so high that we walk sometimes and
only use our car when its necessary .sheets for twin beds
and comforters too. |
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Jarreau
Family of 2
ID # 0707-243
date posted August 28, 2007Mother
- age 28
1 girl - age 10
Originally from
New Orleans, LA Presently living in Baton
Rouge, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I was fortunate
to have a distant family member to move in with after this
tragedy, but I've since found in apt actually I've moved
twice now and Its becoming next to impossible to maintain
sanity and unrealistic to cover our needs with such as low
almost embarrassing salary., but I'm hopeful and here to
request help that I'm truly in need of, the help is out
there but its hard to come by ,its been a roller coaster,
working for temp agencies, etc. ,getting the run around from
different organizations literally. At the present moment I
need help in these areas washer/dryer, used is fine, clothing, school
shoes for keishell, underclothes, toiletries etc. I'm
almost 2 or 3 months behind and a lot is past due, but any
help in any one of these areas will be gladly accepted and
appreciated. thanks, again .Keisha
Items Needed:
clothing,
washer/dryer, shoes, underclothes, toiletries.
Additional Comments:
Please don't by
any means feel I'm expecting help in every area requested
but I've listed my needs to allow you to help how you'd
most be able to. thanks Keisha. |
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Shelby
Family of 2
ID # 0707-244
date posted August 28, 2007Mother
- age 29
1 girl - age 1
Originally from
Ocean Springs, MS
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I left home two years ago on August 28,
2005, with a pair of pajamas and a change of clothes. I
thought, like many others, that we would leave for a few
days and them come back home. Little did I know that I
would receive a text message from a friend two days later
that said I had nothing left. I did
not have flood insurance and had 7 feet of water in my
home. Through the help of volunteers and sympathetic
construction workers, I am back in my home. It
is a struggle trying to refurnish it and re-purchase
everything we need for a home. I have recently adopted a
family member's child and trying hard to provide a good
home for her. It is a struggle to do everything I need to
do for the home and my daughter on a single income. Any help would
be greatly appreciated! God bless you.
Items Needed:
household
items, yard tools, linens, cookware, toys, clothing for my
daughter
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Thomas
Family of 1
ID # 0707-245
date posted August 29, 2007Female
- age 78
Originally from
New Orleans, LA Presently living in Houston,
TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I am Bruce
Thomas and I am writing in need of dental help for my 78yr
old mom.
Items Needed:
At the time of
the hurricane my mom was about to go to LSU dental school
in New Orleans to get some badly needed dental work. Now she's
here in Houston starting over and her teeth hurt when she
eats and she's ashamed to smile. I have tried numerous
programs with no help. If you can PLEASE assist me with
this matter Id be so ever grateful. As for all our other
needs God has already met them, he blessed me to have my
mom here to help. Thanks and God Bless.
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Arnold
Family of 5
ID # 0707-246
date posted August 29, 2007
Mother - age 33
3 boys - ages 14, 13, 10
1 girl - age 6
Longo
Family of 5
ID # 0707-246
date posted August 29, 2007
Mother - age
30
3 girls - ages 9, 8, 4
1 boy - age 6
Originally from
New Orleans, LA Presently living in Houston,
TX
(Family of 10)
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: my
family lived in new Orleans doing the time of the
hurricane we was stuck and the housing project for 4 to 5
days we slept on a bridge for a night in it was horrible
people was urine on the bridge then the buses came we made
it threw to Houston in was living in the astro dome for
3-4 weeks
Items Needed:
clothing, cookware,
furniture in what ever you can give.
Additional Comments:
THANK YOU for your
help. |
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Williams
Family of 7
ID # 0707-247
date posted August 29, 2007Mother
- age 31
Father - age 34
2 boys - ages 13, 8
3 girls - ages 11, 7, 6
Originally from
New Orleans, LA Presently living in Prairieville,
LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: fled
new orleans to baton rouge for the storm, living with 31
people and two dogs immediately after the storm. lost all
our belonging due to Katrina. have moved twice since then
and must move again in two weeks, still unable to secure
long term, decent affordable housing. I hold a full time
job, both my wife and i are currently in college.
Items Needed:
clothing, furniture,
we still have not had an opportunity to eat together at a
dinner table, no table, since the storm, general household
items, cleaning supplies, shoes
Additional Comments:
thank you! |
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Parks
Family of 4
ID # 0707-248
date posted August 29, 2007Mother
- age 24
2 boys - ages 2, 1
1 girl - age 5
Originally from
Gulfport, MS Presently living in
Norcross, GA
TRAGEDY -
Tornado
|
Details
of my Experience: disaster
assistance ended sleep n car for 2 days with small kids
unable to find a job cant afford daycare need a place to
live but doing well as of today have a interview for
another job
Items Needed:
linens cookware
household items clothes |
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Place
Family of 3
ID # 0707-249
date posted August 29, 2007Mother
- age 53
1 boy - age 16
Brother - age 57
Originally from
Arabi, LA Presently living in Brooksville, Fl
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: Our
family evacuated from St. Bernard parish La. Our home
floated off the foundation. My fiancée Jake Johannessen
decided to help me evacuate as I brought my brother who
was very ill and a son with autism. We evacuated to
Florida, as I have family here. We moved around a bit. As
it was very difficult to bring a child with autism for any
length of time. Through Catholic Charities we had a roof
over our heads for 8 months. My brother stayed with family
for those eight months. Fema sent our checks for my
contents and Jake and I decided we should buy here in
Brooksville. Fema promised us a mobile home. So we bought
property with an abandoned trailer on it with the intent
of Fema bringing us one. When I called to tell Fema we
were closing when would we be able to get the trailer.
They changed their mind. Needless to say we put the rest
of our money into fixing up the 1979 trailer on our
property. We spent all our money on repairs to make it
livable, went through the first year with no air or heat.
We have air and portable heaters. Now the trailer is
coming apart at the seams the floor is buckling the
ceiling is cracking and the kitchen was never completed.
So here we are my brother bought a used travel trailer and
is on the property. I am falling apart. I cannot get past
Katrina. My step-dad died . We were flown in to New
Orleans through Angel Network to look for him but were
turned around due to Rita. We soon received word he didn't
make it. We lost some friends some still missing and some
died in their attics. My son Tommy was doing great I had
waited 10 years in New Orleans for services. Just 2 months
before the storm he started receiving these services. We
were sent a letter that he would be taken off the list if
we did not return. Well we had no place to return to as
our neighborhood was hit so badly only a handful are back.
The water was over our roof and when we returned there was
nothing to retrieve. I was a strong hard working single
mom. It was my first house. My boyfriend and I were going
t
Items Needed:
Dishes, cabinets, new
trailer. Tommy's counselor is trying to get us some help
from habitat for humanity. Thanks for listening. The
hurricane has been over for 2 years it lives inside of me
still and i worry so much about my son's future as I am
the only one left top care for him. God Bless
Additional Comments:
If anyone out there
can help with my boy that is what I am concerned about. It
consumes every minute of the day. |
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Cook
Family of 6
ID # 0707-250
date posted August 29, 2007Mother
- age 44
1 boy - age 19
3 girls - ages 21, 20, 24
Grandson - age 2
Originally from
New Orleans, LA Presently living in Baton Rouge,
LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: We
have recently moved back to Louisiana after relocating to
Georgia after Hurricane Katrina. It has been a major
struggle ever since we have returned. Most of our
furniture is still in storage and we cannot afford to get
it out. We've recently been in a car accident and now have
no mode of transportation. We can barely afford to pay
rent and utilities. And it has been very hard trying to
find a job, especially with the car now gone!
Items Needed:
We are in need of beds
the most. Everyone has been sleeping on the floor.
Additional Comments:
I am a college student
and I cannot afford to keep up with paying tuition and
paying to live on campus since we lost our home in new
orleans. Is there anyway you can help?
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Eubanks
Family of 3
ID # 0707-251
date posted August 30, 2007Mother
- age 35
2 girls - ages 12, 10
Originally from
Gautier, MS
TRAGEDY -
Medical/Illness/Accident***
|
Details
of my Experience: Her
life started slowly being taken away when it started in
Jan.2005 her sister(36 at the time) was diagnosed with
terminal breast cancer. Five months later on May 21,2005
the day after school let out for the summer her 14 year
old son was killed in a boating accident for which her
brother was responsible for, with (pending) charges. Then
8/29/05 Katrina hit causing substantial damage to her home
and results of her mom and dad and brother lost their
homes and her employment was lost. Every time she turns
around something falls. In Nov.2006 her mother was diag.
with Colon cancer and now receives chemo with her sister.
A couple of months ago her house went into foreclosure and
what she thought was a angel willing to help her save her
house who sent her mort. company funds to catch it up, ended
up being I'm afraid to say one heartless human being
sending a bogus certified check, for her to now face a
sale date for foreclosure. I don't know what to do, if she
loses her house and has to pack her sons room that has not
been disturbed from the way he left it, that will be it
for her.
Items Needed:
the kids clothes ,groceries
anything but another let down.
Additional Comments:
If you might know of
any other assistance please email me. |
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Gallimore
Family of 5
ID # 0707-252
date posted August 30, 2007Mother
- age 25
1 boy - age 3
2 girls - ages 21 months, 9 months
Brother - age 22
Originally from
Slidell, LA Presently living with a family member in
New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: My
brother, my kids, and I am looking for a place to stay and
help to take care of my 3 children.
Items Needed:
Pampers sizes 6 and 2.
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Robinson
Family of 2
ID # 0707-253
date posted August 30, 2007Mother
- age 37
1 boy - age 15
Originally from
New Orleans, LA Presently living in Houston,
TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: Our
disaster experience was especially hard since I am
required to take dialysis treatments three times a week.
it was especially difficult since I had no transportation
to go back and forth for treatments and was dependent on
the kindness of others. This was fine for a while but now
I am trying to get myself back to New Orleans so that I
can be closer to my family. Any assistance in this measure
would be helpful. I have a part time job, but the cost of
obtaining a Uhaul is difficult for me right now. Thank you
in advance. God bless you you for your site.
Items Needed:
Prayers and info on
getting home. |
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Lore
Family of 2
ID # 0707-254
date posted August 30, 2007Mother
- age 57
1 boy - age 32
Originally from
Chalmette, LA Presently living in Prairieville,
LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I
lost everything I owned when Katrina came. I relocated out
to the baton rouge area, I am from Chalmette, LA originally
I have been able to replace some things but not all. I am
not looking for freebies I just need a helping hand to get
me back on my feet.
Items Needed:
I could still use
bedding, clothes, food, a electric dryer, what ever you
can afford to give would be greatly appreciated Christmas
is near and this would help me out because I am on a fixed
income. thank you god bless you
Additional Comments:
Please adopt my
family.. |
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Thompson
Family of 2
ID # 0707-255
date posted August 31, 2007Mother
- age 57
1 boy - age 6
Originally from
Lafitte, LA Presently living in Jacksonville,
Fl
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I lost everything to Hurricane Katrina and
Rita. My job, my home and my possessions. I have had some
things donated to me and my grandson. I
was sick for a long time with asthma. then I found out I
contracted a staph infection called MRSA, after cleaning
my house out after the hurricanes. I
became so ill that my daughter came and moved me and my
grandson out of our FEMA camper (which had mildew and
mold), to her house in Jacksonville, Florida. I
finally found a job in Sept 2006, and I became sick with
the infection and in the hospital and because I had not
been there a year, I ran out of PTO, and was fired from my
job. So, I feel now I am right back
to where I was a year ago, staying with someone, no home
of my own, no job and I am very depressed about this. I am 57 years old and trying to start over
in a new state and find a job. I did
get my child settled in to a good school this year that
meets his needs, so I am thankful for that. My
daughter is a single mom with two boys, and she can't
afford to support me and Gavin.
Items Needed:
I have a few items, but I had to put them
in storage and because I have been out of work so much, I
am behind on my storage fees and the company is going to
auction my stuff off. It isn't anything fancy, but it is
all I have left after the hurricanes. I have furniture,
that has been given to me and house items, and my pictures
and albums. If I could get help with
this, I would really appreciate it. I
just want a job, and a home for me and my child. I
now don't have insurance and cannot afford my asthma
medicine. I need assistance with that if possible. anything
you can do will be great!!
Additional Comments:
I lost my
husband just before the hurricanes, he was sick a long
time. |
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Johnson
Family of 5
ID # 0707-256
date posted August 31, 2007Mother
- age 43
1 boy - age 6
2 girls - ages 10, 6
Fiancée - age 44
Originally from
New Orleans, LA Presently living with a family
member in Baton Rouge, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: MY HOUSE WAS
DESTROY BY KATRINA, IM IN THE PROCESS OF FIXING MY HOUSE
TO MOVE BACK TO NEW ORLEANS,LA. THE STORM LIED WITH ME DUE
TO THE FACT THAT MY SISTER GOT KILLED AFTER THE STORM IN A
CAR ACCIDENT NOV15, TWO MONTH AFTER KATRINA LEAVING TWO
CHILDREN AGE 6,10 NOW.
Items Needed:
BEDROOM SET,
STOVE, ICE BOX, SHEETS [TWIN, FULL] living room, pot ,pan
,computer for kid our was lost in Katrina.
Additional Comments:
furniture,
stove, ice box needed bad. |
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Green
Family of 6
ID # 0707-257
date posted August 31, 2007Mother
- age 31
2 boys - ages 16, 10
3 girls - ages 12, 8, 4
Originally from
Kenner, LA Presently living in Keithville, Fl
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience:
I am in
Keithville, LA. I live in a mobile home that Fema provides
to me and my kids. I have uncontrolled generalized
seizures. I worked at Tyson Foods for seven months in
Center, Texas. Was laid off because of to many seizures,
and they couldn't take any more chances with me getting
hurt or others around me. I receive only one child support
for my daughter Shawnneatria once month. My son Damond
father does not work at the moment to receive child
support from him. Theirs no other income coming in the
household to take care of me and five kids.
Items Needed:
clothing,
linens, cookware, silverware, general household items,
school clothes, cleaning supplies, hygiene items, car
maintenance (oil change and tune up), help with school
activities fees (daughter playing basketball this year)
Help with phone bill that is connected with the internet
to help kids with their projects and school work. |
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Taylor
Family of 6
ID # 0707-258
date posted September 02, 2007Mother
- age 44
3 boys - ages 15, 2, 24
2 girls - ages 14, 5
Originally from
New Orleans, LA Presently living in Dallas, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: My
disaster were very sad first of all I lost my daughter
that was born 5 months before Katrina happened the other
half of my twin boy that I almost lost at birth that's
still living that went through it all at birth struggle
for his life after being put on life support survived
after finding out that him and 6 other sickly babies were
left in the nursery along with him unsupervised after the
storm I didn't find out where he were until my oldest
daughter located me on the family loved one's hotline and
told me that she saw Jordan on the missing kids list on
the news looking for the parents of missing kids that's
when a family that took me and my kids in looked the site
on line and found his picture for me and contacted the
number that was listed for me to call and he was located
at a hospital in Baton Rouge, La were they paid for my
traveling expenses to come and get my son and that he and
6 other kids were left alone in there hospital bed. I'm
just really thankful to have my kids and try to forget
about all the things that ever happen in my pass.
Items Needed:
I need Prayer's and
Blessing's that's the main thing, clothes ,shoes, etc
Additional Comments:
First off I would like
to thank God for letting us see another day and second
everybody that helped and still in the process of helping
a needy family that was affected by any type of situations
that need help. |
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Sullivan
Family of 3
ID # 0707-259
date posted September 02, 2007Mother
- age 27
1 boy - age 8
1 girl - age 2
Originally from
Harvey, LA Presently living in Memphis, TN
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: on
August 29, 2005 I was so blessed that a neighbor took me
and my son that was 6yrs. old and my daughter that was 2
weeks old to Memphis, Tn. We've been here in Memphis since
the day of the hurricane.. We look back sometimes and want
to go back home. but home is no longer there. Staying here
in Memphis was the hardest thing I ever had to do.
Relocating here just me and my children. We have never
really been out the state of Louisiana...We had no choice
but to stay here...And God has blessed us so much...I've
have fulltime job and my children are great...Sometimes
its hard to afford a lot of things...I know this program
has bless me and my children from the 1st Christmas after
hurricane Katrina...I'm a single mother with 2 beautiful
children that is still struggle after hurricane Katrina
but, blessed to be alive......
Items Needed:
Clothes for both
children and school uniforms, food, linens..
Additional Comments:
Thank you for this
site it has so many resources that has helped me and my
children. |
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Bolding
Family of 3
ID # 0707-260
date posted September 02, 2007Mother
- age 54
2 girls - ages 18, 7 months
Originally from
Convent, LA Presently living in Gonzales, LA
TRAGEDY - Low
Income & Struggling***
|
Details
of my Experience: I
am struggling to pay my bills with the money I get every
month. I take dialysis three times a week and cannot work
to help get extra money. The bills I have now is exceeding
my monthly income.
Items Needed:
Food, clothes,
cookware, and general household items |
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Thiberville
Family of 1
ID # 0707-261
date posted September 03, 2007Female
- age 50
Originally from New Orleans, LA Presently living in
Dallas, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I
am now trying to live on disability. By the time I pay my
rent and electric bill, I have nothing left over out of my
disability check. I still have my water bill, medicines,
car note, cell phone bill, food, phone bill, gas for my
car, and anything else that comes up. Right after Katrina,
I was able to work, but then my migraines started getting
so bad. I started getting them on a daily basis. None of
the medications my neurologist tried helped. He finally
suggested that I file for disability and that he would
support my case 100%. Sunlight causes migraines for me. I
am a prisoner in my own home. I tried going back to work
to see if the medications I was on had made any
difference, I tried twice. Both times I had to quit my
jobs because they were coming back severely.
Items Needed:
Clothes, panties (Just
My Size, size 12), bras (front closure, due to arthritis,
size 48DD), shoes (lace up, no dress shoes due to
deformity on the back of my heel, women's size 11W), food
(chicken, pork, ground beef), frozen veg. (broccoli,
cauliflower, corn, lima beans, carrots). Pliers, small
garden trowel (to transplant hanging plants). 5-step,
stepping stool so I can reach things on upper shelves on
my kitchen shelves.
Additional Comments:
I am a Christian woman
and only ask for things when I REALLY need them. I hate
what hurricane Katrina has done to the city and the people
living there. It is hurting my heart to have to do this,
but I am backed up against a wall. I thank anyone and
everyone who can and is willing to help me. God has a
place for people who help other people! Thank you! God
bless everyone! |
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Thomas
Family of 5
ID # 0707-262
date posted September 04, 2007Mother
- age 36
2 boys - ages 17, 9
2 girls - ages 16, 13
Originally from
Kenner, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: Prior
to the Hurricane I was living on my own, I had just
purchased a new car. Once the Hurricane came I evacuated
to Houston. While in Houston I went through severe depression. I
lost my car. Everything went down hill for us. At this
present time I'm living with an abusive mate. I'm trying
to find a safe place for us to live. After today we'll be homeless. I
am employed and have been on job for 8 years.
Items Needed:
we need housing,
furniture, clothes, cleaning supplies, cookware etc...
Additional Comments:
Thank you. |
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Bynum
Family of 5
ID # 0707-263
date posted September 04, 2007Mother
- age 33
Father - age 37
3 girls - ages 13, 6, 4
Originally from
Biloxi, MS Presently living in Magee, MS
TRAGEDY - Low
Income & Struggling***
|
Details
of my Experience: we
are struggling keeping up with the bills and just need a
little help with there Christmas that is coming up very
soon I would greatly appreciate all that you can do thank
you and god bless all
Items Needed:
we really do need
cookware and school clothes for the kids |
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Strickland
Family of 4
ID # 0707-264
date posted September 04, 2007Mother
- age 31
Father - age 28
1 boy - age 6
1 girl - age 8
Originally from
Amite, LA
TRAGEDY - Low
Income & Struggling ***
|
Details
of my Experience: my
fiancée is working and I've been looking for work, but I
haven't had any luck. we have a vehicle, but it's not very
dependable and sometimes we have no money to fix it when
it breaks down. most times we have to pay our bills in
installments in order to get what the children need or
household items.
Items Needed:
food, general
household items, cleaning supplies, clothing
Additional Comments:
anything that you are
able to help with would be greatly appreciated. |
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Murphy
Family of 8
ID # 0707-265
date posted September 05, 2007Mother
- age 28
Father - age 31
2 boys - ages 6, 2
4 girls - ages 10, 7, 4, 2
Originally from
Chalmette, LA Presently living in New Vienna, OH
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: We
lost our home in St. Bernard Parish. We are now in Ohio
and just can't get on our feet. Fema will not help us with
rent. I cannot get a job here because of identity theft so
it's becoming harder and harder. I have 6 children and I
need to provide for them some way.
Items Needed:
I am mostly in need of
rent for the home we live in. We could use clothes for my
kids and shoes but mainly help with rent.
Additional Comments:
I thank you for any
help you can give us. |
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Burrell
Family of 5
ID # 0707-266
date posted September 06, 2007Mother
- age 47
Father - age 45
1 boy - age 3
2 girls - ages 21, 2
Originally from
New Orleans, LA Presently living in Houston,
TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: Two
years later after being involuntarily relocated to Houston
Texas by hurricane Katrina, my family and I are struggling
to recover from the lost of our home, employment, health,
family support, and personal property. As my husband,
daughter, grandchildren and I struggle to pick up the
pieces, we are having trouble getting employment because
of health issues directly related to the aftermath of this
horrific ordeal.
Items Needed:
Health insurance, employment,
clothing, building material such as; sheet rock, doors,
windows, toilets, bath tub/shower, etc., children's toys,
general household items.
Additional Comments:
May God continue to
Bless your organization. |
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Benion
Family of 5
ID # 0707-267
date posted September 07, 2007Mother
- age 27
2 boys - ages 14, 9
2 girls - ages 10, 5
Originally from
Ponchatoula, LA Presently living in Dothan, AL
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: IT
WAS VERY HARD AND VERY UNCOMFORTABLE FOR ME AND MY KIDS WE
LOST EVERYTHING DUE TO THIS STORM BUT I KNOW GOD WILL KEEP
US. SOMETIMES I FEEL LIKE GIVING UP BECAUSE THING S OR SO
HARD TO DEAL WITH. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET IN SCHOOL
SINCE THE STORM AND CANT. SO I CAN BECOME INDEPENDENT
AGAIN.
Items Needed:
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS,
DISHES, CLOTHING, SCHOOL CLOTHING FOR MY KIDS FOOD
COOKWARE ETC. |
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Holton
Family of 4
ID # 0707-268
date posted September 07, 2007Mother
- age 40
3 boys - ages 17, 13, 12
Originally from
Harvey, LA Presently living in Cypress, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience:
Well, my
experience was a terrible one. I was ill before leaving
N.O. but I was active in my community. I had businesses
that was just beginning to take off, the first day of
school for the small Christian school I had was to open
the day the storm hit. I had to leave an uncle that was
very dear to me there because he had a stoke two days
before we left out. Then I was always the backbone of the
family and I was the one to make the plans for everyone.
When we came to Texas we had 18 family members with us. We
stayed in hotels until November of that year, 8 different
ones. I have never been so down, my middle child wanted to
commit suicide, I had trouble with my oldest who is now
trying to complete school in the job corp. program.
Because I didn't have any place to stay at first I allowed
a lot of opportunities to past me by with furniture, and
goods and services. Then when it was time there was really
no help for me. Don't get me wrong, the Lord has blessed
where FEMA is paying for my rent, $1245. of it and the
rent is $1550. The landlord is on me for the balance every
month. I can't work, I am on 16 medicines. I am having
trouble to get my ssi. I am just getting tanf of $268 and food
stamps of 427 a month but its still not enough to pay for
bills. I am so tired myself. I can go on but it is really
hard to talk about and yes I am still crying. I lost everything.
Items Needed:
cookware,
furniture, cleaning supplies, yard tools, toilettes.
Additional Comments:
any help would
be wonderful. Even if it is tennis shoes for my boys
because their feet are growing so fast. |
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Tirey
Family of 5
ID # 0707-269
date posted September 08, 2007Mother
- age 54
1 boy - age 19
1 girl - age 28
Granddaughter - age 8
Grandson - age 7
Originally from
Gulfport, MS
TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: I had just
moved into my double-wide mobile home when Katrina hit. As
a disabled person I had to slowly move things in as I
could. I had most of my furniture and belongings in two
sheds on my property. One shed was totally blown away, the
other was damaged. My home itself didn't get too much
damage but my fence, decking and surrounding trees did. A
tree fell on my car too. My insurance did not cover my
belongings or my car. I have received help from the SBA
but now I am facing loosing my home because of the added
payments to my already strapped income. I never understood
why I couldn't have gotten a grant instead of a loan but I
had to do something to get my family back under safe surrounding. Since
Katrina I have lost my mother to a horrible fire, which I
feel wouldn't have happened if she hadn't had to relocate
to Texas. I lost my Pekingese, "Sassa" on New
Year's Eve following Katrina. She was 18 years old, my
best friend and I loved her dearly. I miss her so much. I
have gone through one emotional experience after another
since Katrina and I am just wanting to get some kind of
security that things will be ok. My daughter and her
family has had to move in with me to try and help me keep
the house. I am looking for a grant or something that
would help me pay off the SBA loan so I can provide for my
needs and take care of my bills myself. I am emotionally
on the edge and I feel like I am drowning in the big sea
of life. Can anyone help us, please.
Items Needed:
My grand
children are in need of clothes, shoes, under garments,
coats, socks. My daughter and son-in-law also are in need
of clothing, shoes, undergarments, coats. We need furniture
for one bedroom. My grandson sleeps on a thin foam
mattress on the floor. We can not afford Christmas for the
kids this year at all. Cookware, food and cleaning items
would be great. I can't afford medicines or food on my
disability now, if it weren't for my daughter I just don't
know what would happen to me. I am still in need of wood,
brick, and supplies to finish my back deck and front
patio.
Additional Comments:
I want to thank
anyone who takes the time to read my blog. I know there
are many people with many needs still out there. I thank
God daily that there are so many wonderful people out
there helping the victims of Katrina get back on their
feet. I hope & pray one day in the near future to be
able to give back to others in need. God Bless everyone
and thanks in advance for any and all assistance given.
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Ardon
Family of 2
ID # 0707-270
date posted September 08, 2007Wife
- age 40
Husband - age 41
Originally from
Arabi, LA Presently living in Slidell, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: It was really
hard for me and my family dealing with this disaster. The
sad part was that we had to go throw it twice. Once with
Katrina and again with Rita when we were in Beaumont, TX .
My family was not able to get any kind of Help from FEMA
we got a little form the American Red Cross but not much.
FEMA told my parents that because our flood insurance gave
us some help that we dint qualified. This really bothered
me because there was people that nothing happen to there
home and got help. But you know what god knows that what
they did was wrong. This Hurricane taught us that we sometimes
take thing for granted some times. At this point were
still getting over this its a long healing process. What
makes it harder is when I go and look at my home and see
nothing but emptiness. My dad little by little has done
some work on the house like pluming and the electricity.
We all go and clean and try to lift the house up from the
ground. My parents really don't have the money to rebuild
the house. We wish that we can go back to place that we
use to call home and sleep in our old rooms.
Items Needed:
What we can
really use is wood mainly building equipment to build our
home from the ground up. Any little help will be appreciated
Thank you Ardon Family
Additional Comments:
THANK YOU SO
MUCH !!!!!! |
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Hill
Family of 4
ID # 0707-271
date posted September 10, 2007Mother
- age 27
Father - age 27
1 boy - age 3
Unborn Child due December 2007
Originally from
New Orleans, LA Presently living in Houston,
TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience:
during the hurricane me and my
family tried to leave the storm but the bridges was shut
down. we had to go to a hotel were we stayed at on top of
the roof for 4 days. now I am going to college in Houston Texas
and my fiancée as well. I am soon to be having another
child and is in great need of clothing for me and my
family. me and my family are struggling just to get our
lives back together.
Items Needed:
clothing, linen , baby items for a
boy and a TV.
Additional Comments:
good bless |
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Broussard
Family of 5
ID # 0707-272
date posted September 13, 2007Mother
- age 33
Father - age 32
1 boy - age 8
2 girls - ages 2, 10 months
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Jonesboro, GA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: WE
HAD LOST ALL OF OUR POSSESSIONS AND OUR CAR IN THE
HURRICANE. I ALMOST LOST MY FIANCÉE AND MY SON BECAUSE OF
KATRINA. MY FIANCÉE STAYED BEHIND TO HELP HIS ELDERLY
PARENTS AND MY SON WAS MISSING FOR 22 DAYS (WITH HIS DAD).
MY DAUGHTER WAS ONLY 3
WKS OLD. I BROUGHT ONLY ENOUGH DIAPERS AND CLOTHES AND
MONEY FOR A FEW DAYS. I SPENT MANY DAYS OF THE FIRST MONTH
WITHOUT SLEEP. I WENT TO THE SHELTER AND ONLINE EVERYDAY
LOOKING FOR ANY NEWS OF MY SON. I LOST TOUCH WITH MY FIANCÉE
FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS AFTER THE CELL PHONE DIED. SINCE THEN, WE HAVE
BEEN BLESSED FOR HAVING KNOWN THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS.
LIONEL IS WORKING FULLTIME, HOWEVER WE CONTINUE TO
STRUGGLE AND BARELY MANAGE TO GET BY. WITH LITTLE TO NO
HELP FROM FEMA I HAVE HAD TO CANCEL EVEN SMALL BIRTHDAY
PARTIES FOR EVEN MY DAUGHTER'S FIRST BECAUSE WE JUST HAD
ENOUGH TO PAY THE BILLS. WE LET THEM PICK A TOY FROM THE
DOLLAR STORE OR THRIFT STORE. I
HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE SO I CAN
WORK. BUT THERE IS A WAITING LIST. ANYTHING I MAKE GOES
STRAIGHT TO DAYCARE. SO IT IS CHEAPER TO STAY HOME AND
WATCH THEM MYSELF UNTIL I GET SELECTED FOR ASSISTANCE. LIONEL AND I DON'T
WANT ANYTHING FOR OURSELVES. WE JUST CAN'T AFFORD
CHRISTMAS FOR THE KIDS. CALEB'S 9TH BIRTHDAY IS IN A WEEK,
I CAN'T EVEN AFFORD THAT. WE CAN ONLY AFFORD THE
NECESSITIES. IT'S HEART BREAKING.
Items Needed:
CALEB JUST BROKE HIS
GLASSES. HE WANTS A PAIR THAT IS NOT COVERED BY MEDICAID.
THEY COST $80.DIAPERS FOR THE GIRLS (SIZE 2 AND 5),
TODDLER BED FOR CELINA, SHOES FOR CELINA (SIZE 8) AND
CALEB (SIZE 6), CLOTHES FOR CALEB, LINENS FOR A QUEEN AND
TWIN SIZE BED, AND A MATTRESS PROTECTOR FOR THE TWIN.
BACKPACK AND LUNCH BAG FOR CALEB (SPONGE BOB). BABY FOOD
(2ND).CHILDRENS VITAMINS (FLINTSTONES, POLYVISOL) MYLICON.
CHILDREN'S TRIAMINIC (FOR COLDS). CELINA HAS VERY CURLY
HAIR, I TEND TO USE A LOT OF HAIR PRODUCTS (OLIVE OIL
MOISTURIZER, DETANGLER, ELASTIC BOWS). A COMPUTER MONITOR
FOR CALEB. 5 SHELF BOOKCASES. PANTRY.
Additional Comments:
Thank you for taking
the time to read our request. God bless you all. |
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Smith
Family of 6
ID # 0707-273
date posted September 13, 2007Mother
- age 39
Father - age 35
1 boy - age 14
3 girls - ages 12, 9, 3
Originally from
Laurel, MS
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: During
Hurricane Katrina, my sister and her family lost their
home. Due to lack of money and supplies, they are unable
to rebuild their home
Items Needed:
Clothes for Tammy and
Dallas, school clothes for the children, linens, cookware,
food -really everything, but more than anything else, they
need a home.
Additional Comments:
If you cannot reach
them at the above phone #, you can call another sister,
Kathy, at 601-477-3016 or me, Kathleen 318-235-2638 |
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Briscoe
Family of 2
ID # 0707-274
date posted September 13, 2007Female
- age 47
Male - age 34
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: We
did not leave the city when the hurricane hit because we
thought the water would not get as high as it did because
we live only 2 blocks from the levy. So I (Sharon) left
and went to a hotel downtown and left my husband behind
thinking he would change his mind and come down, but he
didn't, so he stay and the next morning he called and said
everything was ok and then about 2 hours later he called
back and said that the water was rising and he had to go
to the attic at the church we attend which we live behind
the church. He and 8 other people were rescued from the
church in the lower 9th ward area. When he was rescued he
and his brother came to the hotel where I was and stayed
there until the 17th st Canal levy breached. The hotel
could no longer handle the people that were there and we
had to leave because they lost power and no the water was
low and food was low so we left after some nice man gave
us his car and went to Ville Platte, La where we stayed
for about one week then my job called me and told that
they had a job wainting for me in Houston, TX so we left
me and my husband and went to Houston, TX where we stayed
for 3 months and came back to New Orleans, La where we
stayed at a friends apt which was $800 per month which was
in the French Quarter. We couldn't stay there because she
was getting ready to come home so we moved in a house
where that rent was $1000 per month. Then the landlord who
we were trying to buy the house from that had 14ft of
water said he would sell the house to us as is. We were
buying it from him before the storm hit and the note was
757 and now its 557.
Items Needed:
The house that we
agreed to buy as is is now livable and we did it all with
our own monies because we don't qualify for Road Home
because of the way we're buying the house so we've been
using our own monies from our jobs and fixing the house.
The house is 80% complete we need furniture. the main
thing we are in grave need of is a stove and fridge. I
have high blood pressure and we eat from fast foods every
night and it's very expensive and the food is not good for
me. We're also behind with some bills and we just need a
little boost to help us get out of the little hole we're
in.
Additional Comments:
I know we're 2 adults,
but we just need a little assistance and it would really
be appreciated whatever you can do thank you and may God
Bless!!! |
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Finch
Family of 5
ID # 0707-275
date posted September 14, 2007Mother
- age 34
Father - age 40
2 boys - ages 15, 7
1 girl - age 12
Originally from
Slidell, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: roof
damage and some water seeped in on the front of the house
causing our kids rooms to get the floor a little wet, they
lost everything due to that and all the mold over
everything in their rooms... As of right now we are
struggling to pay our bills (most importantly, our RENT
it's now past due 14 days due to my husband out of work, the
contractor still owes him money and won't finish paying
for the work he has completed, he has had this contractor
for about 11 months now, that guy is having financial
problems or something and keeps putting my husband off and
we are left with NO MONEY and 3 KIDS, some one told us to
go to this website and ask for help, please help us before
we are out on the streets, our landlord lives next door, they
are trying to see what we can do but they have bills to..
I (Monique) went to one of our local churches for food and
to get help with our electric bill, they did pay it for us
(thank the lord) we're not used to asking for help, but we
are desperate so we don't have to move again and the kids
can have a stable place to live....please help we can't
afford our rent this month. we will be out on the streets
with no where to go..
Items Needed:
winter clothes, food, toiletries,
school pants for children (all khakis), we can't even afford
to celebrate our daughter's 12th b-day that just past, she
wanted to have it @ Skater's Paradise here in Slidell
Additional Comments:
we are a family really
in need of some help, we need an angel, good bless this
organization!!!! |
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Finch
Family of 1
ID # 0707-276
date posted September 14, 2007Female
- age 62
Originally from
Slidell, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: She
lost everything except some pics and the clothing she took
with her (she lives in an independent living apartment)
it's up on pollens over 6 ft high and the whole apt
complex got waist deep water in their apt. my mom even
lost her power wheel chair but the company replaced it. She
was able to replace some of her things, but she's still in
need and I'm not able to help her due to my family's
financial problems...
Items Needed:
general household items, medical
needs, she is also in desperate need of a car that's very
dependable to get around town so she can get to her doctor
apts, it's to hard to ride the transportation van for dr.
appts, sometimes she has to ride for a total of 4 hours
and that's a local doctor Slidell area where she lives,
please help, also with food, thank you, god bless!!! |
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Westbrook
Family of 7
ID # 0707-277
date posted September 14, 2007Mother
- age 42
2 boys - ages 16, 15
3 girls - ages 14, 5, 4
Grandfather - age 68
Originally from
Picayune, MS
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: hello my name
is tracy. We where manitory to leave our home. The
building we evacuated to came down on us where lucky to be
alive. It is no longer there. We came home to find my dads
home, sisters home and gone. My home was missing the roof
and completely ruined the bricks were still there but everything
else gone. But determined to go on . we had 2 contractors
take our money but not do the work {I know I should not
have paid them any money now they got about 8,000. a
piece.) The insurance I had was no good it paid only
5,000. for the roof witch did not cover the price. said
did not cover mold or mildew. Insurance was on structure
of house only, We lived on a trampoline for the first 2
weeks, then the church brought us a tent. no electric are
water for 3 months. Except what we could tote in. Lived in
it till dec.23 when fema brought a our little white
camper. We are doing the best we can and I am fixing the
house the best that I can. Just asking god to keep giving
me the strength I need. Have been very sick and depressed lately
so please keep me and my family in your prayers.
Items Needed:
we are in most
need of clothing, food, uniforms khaki are nave blue pants
and red, white, navy shirts, shoes, twin beds and
dressers. Towels, dishes. Just about every thing for a
home it was all lost. The kids would love some toys to
play with . we did not get to have Christmas last year all
money is going into the rebuild of the home
Additional Comments:
a special
thanks to all those out there who are willing to help
people in there time of need. You don't know how bad it
can get till something like this happens
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Riley
Family of 1
ID # 0707-278
date posted September 15, 2007Male
- age 28
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Washington, D.C.
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I'VE
LOST EVERY THING I'VE HAD AND I'M WORKING HARD TO RECOVER
MY BELONGINGS. THE ROAD TO RECOVERY IS SLOW BUT I'M
GETTING THERE WITH GOD HELP. THANK YOU FOR WHAT EVER YOU
COULD HELP ME WITH.
Items Needed:
BED, SOFA, AUTO
INSURANCE. |
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Frisco
Family of 4
ID # 0707-279
date posted September 15, 2007Mother
- age 34
Father - age 33
1 boy - age 13
1 girl - age 12
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: We lost
everything we owned in the storm. We are in the process of
rebuilding. We demolished our home and raised it to FEMA
flood regulations. We are currently paying rent because we
were denied rental assistance. My husband and I are working
as much overtime as our job will allow us and it is still
very hard.
Items Needed:
We are at the
end our our project but are running low on funds to get
the floors and sheet rock needed to complete the house. It
is built but we need just a few more things to bring our
family back home. We are also in need of appliances.
Additional Comments:
PLEASE HELP! We
have completed everything else but really need help to
finish. I have pictures if needed.
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Candace
Family of 3
ID # 0707-280
date posted September 17, 2007Mother
- age 42
1 girl - age 10
1 boy - age 12
Originally from
Long Beach, MS
Presently living with friends in Greenville, OH
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: Moved
to MS in June of '05. Got home Only 1 and 1/2 blk from
coast on July 7th. My children started school on aug 5,
everything was great! I had a job on coast, then Katrina
took away everything we fought for, yet the house was
still standing there was mold and bacteria. Due to all
funds being used in evacuation we were stuck. Fema's
moving plan was to leave our pets and belongings and send
us one way! My
dogs got diseased due to no money, job was wiped out, one
found home to help her, Magnum-my poor baby is in doggie
heaven due to parvo. We moved various times since, trying
to find a place that could offer us not only housing but
jobs that could help us out of the charity web. Now I am once again
swallowing pride, I cannot find a job here. I am a master
barber, have been for 18 years, yet there is no work! I found a job in
Mobile, AL. guaranteed management position. I thought I'd
get two jobs, save and go! Yet All I have obtained is a15
hr week cashier job. I have applied at fast food chains,
nursing homes , wal-mart etc. It is so dishearting. We
have no help from Fema, every time I call I get different
excuse to why no rental help, even though I have letter
sating eligible! Now they said that since we are not
renters I don't qualify for they're help! We are all three
in a room, the people we're with is a blessing from God,
they feed us. I'm ran down mentally at times, yet
something always pushes me to fight to reach our goals,
for in this life i have a long way to go.
Items Needed:
I need help getting to
Mobile, AL--small moving truck for one way. Help to obtain
a home and utilities there. The job is waiting and I'm
stuck here! My family needs me down there, I want to help
the coast, I left due to disease (myself and daughter)
we're better we want to go home!!!!!!!@!!
Additional Comments:
I know my request is
only a dream, but it doesn't hurt to hope and pray, right?
OH yea, if an Angel answers this, I want a new puppy for
my children- : )
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Hudson
Family of 5
ID # 0707-281
date posted September 19, 2007Mother
- age 34
2 boys - ages 15, 5
2 girls - age 11, 8
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Houston, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I
lost every thing my home I lost my family I don't have nothing, my
mother past my aunts, my grandmother, and my uncle. I don't
have no one but my 4kids.so please help me.
Items Needed:
clothing, beds school
clothes. winter coats, cleaning supplies, yard tool for my
son,
Additional Comments:
please help me. |
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Williamson
Family of 4
ID # 0707-282
date posted September 20, 2007Mother
- age 33
Father - age 54
2 boys - ages 11, 10
Originally from
Biloxi, MS
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: we are in a
fema trailer. we have been approved for mema cottage
however have not been able to get land must have land to
get cottage. we did not get funds from fema due to sba
approval and we have never got sba loan due to not meeting
sba loan requirements sba finally closed our case in July
told us to go back to fema and fema told us we are beat Katrina
related cases ended in Feb.. we have been appealing with
no result yet trying to get help thru red cross and
salvation army with no result to date WE STILL NEED
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Items Needed:
boys need shoes size 7 & 7.5 pants size
16 & 18 husky shirts xl and gifts they both recently
had birthdays and was not able to get them anything we
made gifts for them but was not what they wanted. Kenny
needs pants 38x32 and xxl shirts with pockets. Jackie
needs pants 14. we
need any cleaning supplies, 409, Lysol, bathroom cleaning
supplies, toilet bowl cleaner, toilet paper, paper towel,
dish soap , laundry soap tide or gain and dryer sheets,
bath soap dial safeguard or zest, shampoo and conditioner,
any other cleaning supplies queen and twin sheets, cookie
sheet , skillet , pot holders, kitchen towels any of these
items would be extremely grateful and greatly appreciated
thank you for anything you can do to help we are very grateful
for people and organizations like you THANK YOU SO
MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jackie and family
Additional Comments:
would like
children to be put on Christmas x-mas gift list
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Martin
Family of 3
ID # 0707-283
date posted September 20, 2007Mother
- age 25
2 girls - ages 7, 5
Originally from
Gretna, LA
Presently living in an apartment in Fort Worth, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience:
my experience
was real bad I did not think that I would survive there a
lot of noise a loud noise, it was real dark and it was a
lot of water the apartment that me and my family was in it
wasn't a real safe place to be but me and my sisters and
brothers did not want to leave my mother so we stayed with
her in her apartment the windows in the apartment blew out
in ever me and my family just set in a circle and we
prayed that we see another day and we also prayed for some
of the other people that we knew that wasn't going to make
it when it was all over it was a relief. we thought that
every thing would get back to normal but it didn't it just
got worse then it was we didn't have any lights and we didn't
have any water we thought that we would just ride it out
but two days went by and we heard that the levee was
broken and the fear started all over again and the food
was running out and also the water because the water that
we had we needed some of it to clean our-self so that ran
out real quick we seen a lot of people walking from the
corner store with a lot of food and we were wondering
where can we get some from because the kids were starting
to cry and we had to do all that we can to feed the kids
and that's what we did day three came and we continue to
do the same thing over again until we could not take it
any more day 4 we left we end up in Houston where we felt
real lost and we did not get any help at all we stayed
there for one week until we heard about fort worth where
we were help and we felt wanted my family stayed for a
couple of months but they were home sick so they return home and
I stayed so I am down here by myself and it is real hard
for me because I have been down here for two years and I
still don't know any one I have a car that was dependable
but not I don't know what's about to happen so my reason
for needing is transportation to get me and my kids back
and forth to where we need to go.
Items Needed:
clothing,
transportation, cook ware, school clothing, beds,
household items. |
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Thompson
Family of 2
ID # 0707-284
date posted September 21, 2007Mother
- age 43
1 boy - age 18
Originally from
Violet, LA
Presently living in Houston, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience:
I lived in Violet about 15 minutes from New
Orleans. It's in St. Bernard Parish. I moved to Houston
Texas after Hurricane Katrina I've been her for 2 years I
stayed because if I would have moved back to New Orleans
my son would have been out of school for a whole year
because the schools in the parish was over crowded and
some children missed a whole year of school. I couldn't
afford to let my son miss a whole year of school. His
education is more important. I decided after he graduated
in Texas I was going to move back to New Orleans and let
my son attend Nunez community College well I let him go
back to New Orleans for College and I stay in Texas to try
and see how am I going to move my furniture back and where
am I going to be able to store my furniture because I
don't have any money for storage and my home is still in
need of repairs I thought I would have gotten it back
together but my insurance company don't want to pay up so
I got a Lawyer. I went to New Orleans for a couple of
weeks to try in get my son in college and someone broke in
my home and stolen a lot of stuff so I had to go back to Texas
because even though my son wanted me to stay I didn't want
them to go back and steal anything else. I quit my job to
get ready to move back but I have to wait a little more
longer because Fema said it's going to be about a month or
so before they can move me. So now I'm having a problem
with paying my rent that was due on 9/5/2007 and they are
going to charge me late charges. If I can just get my rent
up to date and a few bill caught up I'll be ok from here
on my rent is $415.00 a month. I'm really worried about my
rent right now. thank
you Very Much
Items Needed:
I really need my rent paid it $415.00+ late
charges from 9/5/2007
Additional Comments:
Please if you
can help me let me know because I'm worried about my
landlord telling me I have to go and I don't have any
where to put my furniture and also I'll be on the streets. |
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Thompson
Family of 2
ID # 0707-285
date posted September 21, 2007Father
- age 21
1 girl - age 3
Originally from
Violet, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I
moved to Houston Texas for about a year me and my daughter
I went back to New Orleans and attended Nunez Community
College to make it better not just for me but for my daughter. I'm
living in a Fema trailer until my mom get her home rebuilt
back.
Items Needed:
I need clothing for my
daughter and myself and anything else anybody can help
with and my daughter needs shoes size 9
Additional Comments:
Anything you can help
me with right now it can even be money |
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Keeler
Family of 4
ID # 0707-286
date posted September 22, 2007Mother
- age 35
2 girls - ages 9, 15
1 boy - age 10
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Jackson, MS
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: well
im from new orleans me and my three children been through a lot
im a single parent and it really gets hard on me some
times please someone support my family
Items Needed:
clothing, and
household items
Additional Comments:
please someone support
my family |
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Elder
Family of 4
ID # 0707-287
date posted September 22, 2007Mother
- age 28
1 boy - age 9
2 girls - ages 12, 6
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in an apartment in Houston, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: MY
EXPERIENCE IN HURRICANE KATRINA WAS SOMETHING ME AND MY
KIDS WOULD HAVE NEVER IMAGINED COULD HAPPEN WE WERE TOO!
SHOCKED! TO BE SCARED OF WHAT WAS GOING ON AROUND US WE
HAD NEVER SEEN SO MUCH WATER IN OUR LIFE AND I SIT AND
THINK ABOUT IT TWO(2) YEARS LATER AND I CAN'T GET THE
IMAGES OUT OF MY HEAD I'VE TRIED MOVING BACK TO NEW
ORLEANS THREE(3),THREE(3) DIFFERENT TIMES AND I CAN'T DO
IT NOW I AM TOO SCARED FOR ME AND MY KIDS TWO YEARS LATER
I AM NOW LIVING IN HOUSTON TEXAS AND MY THREE KIDS AND ITS
LIKE EVERY TIME IT RAIN HARD OUT HERE IT FLOODS SOMEWHERE
SO I SAY INSIDE THOSE DAYS UNLESS I'M ALREADY OUT AND THE
RAIN JUST START COMING DOWN AND IF I'M DRIVING AND ITS REALLY
COMING DOWN ITS SETS ME BACK TO MY FLOODED HOMETOWN NEW ORLEANS
LATELY WHEN THE NEW GET TO THE WEATHER PORTION I TURN THE TV.
AND JUST PRAY THAT'S ALL WE CAN DO MY YOUNGEST CHILD WHEN
SHE HERE HURRICANE SHE GETS SCARED AND SHE WAS 3 WHEN
KATRINA CHANGED OUR Lives FOREVER.
Items Needed:
GENERAL HOUSEHOLD
COOKWARE, FURNITURE, BEDS, LIVING ROOM SUITE DINNER SET
CAUSE ME AND MY KIDS LIKE TO EAT DINNER TOGETHER PICTURES
TO HANG ON THE WALL TO MAKE OUR APARTMENT LOOK LIKE A HOME
SO WE CAN FINALLY START BUILDING A LIFE HERE IN HOUSTON
CAUSE AS OF NOW I DON'T FILL NEW ORLEANS IS SAFE ENOUGH
FOR ME AND MY KIDS AND I DON'T FILL IT WILL EVER BE SAFE.
Additional Comments:
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU
IN ADVANCE FOR WHATEVER HELP YOU PROVIDE FOR ME AND MY
KIDS TO HELP US GET UP ON OUR FEET CAUSE THESE LAST TWO
YEARS HAVE BEEN REAL HARD FOR US WE ARE LIVING OUT HERE
WITH ALMOST NO CLOSE RELATIVES AND SOMETIMES IT'S JUST SCARY
I CAN'T GO AND SEE MAMA LIKE I WANT TO CAUSE SHE IS
FIVE(5) HOURS AWAY BUT I'M TOO SCARED TO LIVE IN THE SAME
CITY SHE'S LIVING IN MY HOMETOWN NEW ORLEANS. THANK YOU AGAIN |
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Nevills
Family of 2
ID # 0707-288
date posted September 25, 2007Mother
- age 40
1 boy - age 12
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Shreveport, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I
like to lost my life, fell out of boat, can't swim. stayed
in the abandoned house with friends, over night, then was rescued
and sent to the la. superdome for 5 days, then finally was
moved to Houston, TX. then finally got relocated with
parents.
Items Needed:
shirts, pants,
dresses, suits for me and him.
Additional Comments:
thank you for
anything? |
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Roberts
Family of 4
ID # 0707-289
date posted September 89, 2007Mother
- age 29
Father - age 33
1 girl - age 5
1 boy - age 9
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living with family member in Bogalusa, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: Our
home was destroyed in the hurricane and we still have not
been able to get our lives back on track. All of our most
valuable things are gone along with all of our personal
items.
Items Needed:
Clothes, household
items, cookware, school clothes and supplies, some furniture
and appliances. And toys, games ect. for my kids..
Additional Comments:
I am trying to move to
Bogalusa La, so I can be reached at the cell phone number
or email address. And the Home number listed I can be
reached there until the middle part of October.. |
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Butler
Family of 5
ID # 0707-290
date posted September 26, 2007Mother
- age 25
2 boys - ages 4, 11
1 girl - age 3
Grandfather - age 51
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Baton Rouge, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: IT
WAS HORRIBLE ME AND MY DAUGHTER WAS IN THE CITY OF NEW
ORLEANS AT THE TIME OF THE STORM AND HAD TO GET RESCUED BY
THE HELICOPTER AND ALL I COULD DO IS PRAY FOR ME AND MY
CHILD
Items Needed:
THE LORD TOLD ME TO BE
HONEST AND I AM I WE NEED EVERYTHING IM DESPERATELY
LOOKING FOR WORK SO THAT WE CAN GET OUR OWN HOUSE TO RENT
AND MOVE FROM WITH RELATIVES BUT WE NEED ANY AND
EVERYTHING THAT U CAN ASSIST US WITH.
Additional Comments:
PLEASE WHOM EVER CAN
ASSIST US PLEASE DO WE WILL GREATLY APPRECIATE IT. |
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Hickman
Family of 7
ID # 0707-291
date posted September 27, 2007Mother
- age 32
Father - age 26
4 boys - ages 11, 6, 4, 3
Grandmother - age 49
Originally from
Greensburg, KS
Presently living in Lewis, KS
TRAGEDY -
Tornado
|
Details
of my Experience: we
are survivors of the Greensburg tornado. we lost everything, we
were renters. we bought a house with our fema money so our
children would have a home. The boys really have nothing
but clothes. Our home needs a lot of work. We are in need
of a furnace.
Items Needed:
a furnace, windows, food,
cleaning supplies, fencing, school clothes and supplies,
lawn mower, dressers, new house wiring, 220 wiring for a
stove. laundry soap, Sean is in dire need of Jeans and we
all need winter coats. |
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Burton
Family of 3
ID # 0707-292
date posted September 27, 2007Mother
- age 39
2 girls - ages 18, 13
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in St. Louis, MO
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: my
disaster experience was horrible me and my two daughter
were in the bed while it was helping and so I was dreaming
about before it helping just yelling out loud help me lord
and so when we woke up the water was in the house so we
had to go outside and find a higher ground and while we
were in the water the wind was blowing hard and there were
power line all in the water and I could not swim but my
daughter could so they help me and so we lucky to have
find this old people home which they needed help to so
while we were there we help them until we were save which
was 5 days later without food water and other thing but
after the boat came got us we had to walk on the bridge to
the superdome which had dead body and people killing other
it was just a bad experience for me and my daughter which I
am glad we are alive but we do not have anything
Items Needed:
clothing, food,
general household items, school clothes, school items,
shoes, coat hats, sweater, my daughter needs a computer
for school bed items, personal items, soap, cleaning
supplies,
Additional Comments:
please we need your
and may god bless you |
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Oubre
Family of 3
ID # 0707-293
date posted September 28, 2007Mother
- age 25
1 boy - age 5
1 girl - age 7
Originally from
Metairie, LA
Presently living in Zachary, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I
have managed a lot on my own. I finally got moved to the
best school district in the state. paying the rent is
difficult for me, b/c I have PTSD, and OCD. my son is
thought to be autistic, so he cant stay with anyone while I
would be at work. I had moved back to New Orleans after
the storm only to find out it was more dangerous than
before the storm. I was working in a club in metaire as a
bartender, and I saw 5 ppl get shot, that was June of last
year, and I've been terrified of working ANYWHERE since. I
am currently under psych care, but the road is slow. my
mother pays most of my bills, and i love her for it. I am
currently enrolled in a online college, going for my
associates in Criminal Justice. I just recently got my
phone cut on with the internet and it's really hard to pay
470.00 all at once, I am under a payment plan for 125 a
week until it's paid off.
this past Friday I finished a
custody battle for my daughter and won. Kennedy now lives
with me. (I had given her to her dad b/c he was stable
right after the storm) I thought it was a good decision,
but they kept her from seeing me, and moved out of state.
I finally got her enrolled here in Zachary, and she's
thriving, but she doesn't have enough school shirts. and I
have 2 pair of undies 4 pair of socks, and only 2 short
sets. no pants or jacket, or long sleeve shirts.
Items Needed:
clothing for Kennedy, dentist for
me, (I have an abscess and Medicaid wont pay for that)
toys for Kennedy (she only has a doll) bunk bed mattresses
1 full and one twin. sheets and comforter for Kennedy 1
twin and 1 full. cookware, I only have small pots, and I
have 1 small skillet. I also need financial assistance for
rent (536.00) and help with the internet payment so I can
continue my education at CTU online.
Additional Comments:
any help that you can
do will be greatly appreciated. |
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Landor
Family of 2
ID # 0707-294
date posted September 28, 2007
Mother - age 37
1 boy - age 18 months
1 girl - age 5
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I
LOST EVERYTHING IN HURRICANE KATRINA. I FOUND OUT I WAS
PREGNANT WHEN I EVACUATED. I ALSO FOUND OUT THAT MY
HUSBAND'S GIRLFRIEND WAS PREGNANT. HE LEFT ME WITH
NOTHING. I LOST MY OFFICE AND MY GRANDMOTHER.
Items Needed:
GENERAL
HOUSEHOLD/BUILDING SUPPLIES |
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Bauer
Family of 2
ID # 0707-295
date posted September 30, 2007Father
- age 68
1 boy - age 42
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Conway, AR
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: Lost
job, house, & most all of possessions. Were able to
replace most with insurance money. I am ill and unable to
work. I have run out of insurance money, and am forced to
sell possessions obtained from disaster insurance. I can't
afford to buy medicine needed to sustain life. The Gov.
wont give me rental assistance, I'm to rich.
Items Needed:
Prayer, rental
assistance, food, heart medicine (etc.), dress pants (I
have lost a lot of weight since moving to Arkansas &
buying replacement clothes.) My pants don't fit me any
more. It would help if Publishers Clearing House would
pull my number as their winning number! Fat chance of that
happening!!!!
Additional Comments:
My computer is next to
go!! |
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Mauterer
Family of 8
ID # 0707-296
date posted October 1 , 2007Mother
- age 28
Father - age 31
4 girls - ages 10, 7, 4, 2
2 boys - ages 6, 2
Originally from
Chalmette, LA
Presently living in New Vienna, OH
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: We
used to live in st. bernard but the hurricane destroyed
our home. We now live in Ohio but are barely getting by.
Fema will not help us and I just recently got a job but
are making very little. We lost the home we owned and
everything we had and had to start from scratch. It's hard
to do with 6 children. We've only gotten this far thanks
to our church we attend. They've helped us a lot, but
bills are piling up and rent is due and I just don't make
enough to cover everything and plus I just got the job
about 2 weeks ago. Any help will be greatly appreciated. GREATLY!
Items Needed:
Mostly in need of help
with rent or bills, but also need clothes and things for
winter. It's about to get cold and snowy and my kids have
not stopped growing so they're clothes do not fit like
they're supposed and I haven't got money to buy any at
this time. I have 3 that attend school right now and they
are in need of clothing etc.
Additional Comments:
Please help. I don't
know how much longer my home phone will be on because it's
getting disconnected soon, I haven't got the money to pay
and I haven't got any minutes on my cell phone but you
have my address you can contact me at. Thank you. |
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Keeler
Family of 3
ID # 0707-297
date posted October 1, 2007Mother
- age 32
2 boys - ages 13, 11
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Jackson, MS
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: we
left day before storm we lost everything I am a single
mother with 2 kids trying to get it back together
Items Needed:
clothing for kids
general household items |
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Laymnon
Family of 4
ID # 0707-298
date posted October 1, 2007Mother
- age 25
2 boys - ages 5, 1
Grandmother - age 47
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I
was 5 months pregnant. My son was 3 at the time, and my
mother we walked in that nasty water for an hole hour. We
made it to the Super Dome where we stayed there for 3 days
outside. The water was up to our neck. We where scared and
I really wanted to give up, but I had to stay strong for
my baby.
Items Needed:
School clothes,
household items, clothes, cleaning supplies
Additional Comments:
All help we are
thankful for. |
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Johnson
Family of 4
ID # 0707-299
date posted October 2, 2007Mother
- age 44
2 girls - ages 6, 10
1 boy - age 6
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Baton Rouge, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: IM
IN PROCESS OF GETTING MY HOUSE DONE .BUT RIGHT NOW IM IN
NEED OF A PLUMBER {BADLY] NO FUND FOR PLUMBER THEY WANT TO
MUCH MONEY THAT I DON'T HAVE.
Items Needed:
SOFA, ICE-BOX, WASHER,
GAS STOVE, DRYER
Additional Comments:
ANY HELP WILL BE HELPFUL |
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Antoine
Family of 4
ID # 0707-300
date posted October 2, 2007Mother
- age 87
Father - age 74
Daughter - age 53
Grandson - age 18
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Baton Rouge, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I
am still struggle to pay rent, utility bills, send my son
to collage I am unable to work because of medical problem
at present. But before Katrina, I had worked. I am trying
to get back to my home in New Orleans
Items Needed:
Clothing, linens,
cookware, food, general house ware, cleans supplies, yard
tools 3 bedroom sets, stove ,refrigeration, living room
set, dinning room set
Additional Comments:
Thank for allowing us
to sign up |
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King
Family of 8
ID # 0707-301
date posted October 3, 2007Mother
- age 51
3 girls - ages 1, 15, 12
4 boys - ages 3, 2, 16, 9
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Houston, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: Like
Hell. I also need help with my son who gotten his neck
broke in 1993 and has been turned down his s.s.i seven and
has been in mental hospital about six times since age
13yrs.-25yrs.
Items Needed:
Need to go back home
Additional Comments:
My sister needs help
same as her grandkids, my mother also lost her only sister
she had left she needs help to 73yrs.she is depressed she cries
all the time she wants to go back home, always crying an
staying an her room. |
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Patricia
Family of 4
ID # 0707-302
date posted October 8, 2007Mother
- age 28
Father - age 30
1 girl - age 3
1 boy - age 7 weeks
Originally from
Cardwell, MO
TRAGEDY - Low
Income & Struggling***
|
Details
of my Experience: Brad
lost his job Patty just had a baby and she just had
surgery (getting fixed) was living in Mi till a friend
moved us here to Mo We had to leave everything behind
could only take some clothing Brad just got a job and we
just moved into a house that needs a lot of work but we
toke it cause we could afford it
Items Needed:
Clothing, Cookware,
Bed, wood for floors, nails, tools heaters |
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Amernan
Family of 4
ID # 0707-303
date posted October 9, 20072
boys - ages 8, 7
2 girls - ages 9
Originally from
Philadelphia, PA
Presently living in National Park, NJ
TRAGEDY -
Medical/Illness/Accident***
|
Details
of my Experience: my
kids father passed on in July, I'm low income, I applied
for ssi was denied now appealing. my home in Philadelphia
was mold infested, and rat infested due to a break in. I
lost everything due to moldy and unsafe conditions.
Items Needed:
clothing, Christmas,
gift cards
Additional Comments:
thank you
|
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Riggins
Family of 1
ID # 0707-304
date posted October 9, 2007Male
- age 28
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Houston, TX
TRAGEDY - Major
Storms
|
Details
of my Experience: spent
1 week in a dark apt w/o food or water was in the dark at
night and heat in day due to the power outage of the city
lost clothing furniture job and automobile
Items Needed:
transportation
furniture clothing |
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Bounds
Family of 3
ID # 0707-305
date posted October 9, 2007Mother
- age 19
Father - age 25
1 boy - age 2
Originally from
Bay St. Louis, MS
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: the
hurricane took everything away. we are still trying to get
everything back together
Items Needed:
anything will help |
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Durbin
Family of 3
ID # 0707-306
date posted October 9, 2007Mother
- age 35
Father - age 25
1 girl - age 11
Originally from
Bay St. Louis, MS
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: we
lost everything during Katrina, we are almost back into
our home, my husband worked in construction and rebuilt
our home and then he broke his back by falling off of roof. now
things are tuff financially and all i am in need of is
stuff for my daughter. we should be able to be back in our
home by thanksgiving
Items Needed:
daughter needs
clothing and school clothing they wear uniforms. linens,
everyday household items
Additional Comments:
po box 2095, bay st
louis, ms, 39521 mailing address or will not receive mail
at home address |
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May
Family of 5
ID # 0707-307
date posted October 9, 2007Mother
- age 23
Father - age 25
2 girls -ages 4, 2 months
1 boy - age 5
Originally from
Bay St. Louis, MS
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: AFTER
KATRINA I GOT A FEMA CAMPER. AND I LIVED IN IT UNTIL ABOUT
3 MONTHS AGO BECAUSE FEMA SAID THEY WOULD HELP ME WITH
RENTAL. SO WE ALL MOVED AND THEN AFTER A MONTH OF FEMA
PAYING RENT FOR US. THEY DECIDED NOT TO DO IT ANYMORE AND
LEFT ME PAYING $900.00 A MONTH MYSELF WELL NEEDLESS TO SAY
I COULDN'T AFFORD IT SO WE MOVED IN TO MY MOTHERS YARD IN
TO A TINY CAMPER UNTIL FEMA DECIDES TO GIVE ME HELP OR
UNTIL IM ABLE TO WORK. WELL THANK U TO ANY ONE WHO IS
THINKING ABOUT ADOPTING ME AND MY FAMILY MAY GOD BLESS YOU
AND YOUR FAMILY
Items Needed:
CLOTHING FOR ALL IN MY
FAMILY, BLANKETS, DISHES, BATHROOM ITEMS, SCHOOL CLOTHES
AND SUPPLIES MAINLY BOOKS FOR A KINDERGARTEN TO READ BOOK
BAGS, THE CHILDREN WOULD REALLY ENJOY TOYS IT MAY NOT BE A
NECESSITY TO ME BUT IT IS TO THEM ANY THING ELSE U MIGHT
THINK IS NECESSARY
Additional Comments:
ME AND MY FAMILY WOULD
JUST LIKE TO THANK ALL THE KIND HEARTED FAMILIES OUT THERE
THAT WANT TO HELP GOD BLESS
|
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Harter
Family of 3
ID # 0707-308
date posted October 9, 2007Mother
- age 40
2 girls - ages 3, 6 months
Originally from
Bay St. Louis, MS
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: lost
everything in Katrina, still live a fema trailer, almost
in our house. I now have 2 foster children.
Items Needed:
bed linen, cookware, |
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Porter
Family of 3
ID # 0707-309
date posted October 9, 2007Mother
- age 29
2 boys - ages 9, 1
Originally from
Houston, TX
TRAGEDY - Low
Income & Struggling***
|
Details
of my Experience: my
sister is staying with me she have a low paying job and
she need help for her and her boys and she is moving in
her a apartment and she don't have anything she don't make
a lot of money to get anything for her and the boy the
little money she making right now she saving to move in
her apartment
Items Needed:
she really need beds
for her and the boys cookware and linens and cloths for
her two boys please help her she is trying to move
11/01/2007 she would really be glade if u can help her and
her two sons |
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Jourdan
Family of 1
ID # 0707-310
date posted October 10, 2007Female
- age 26
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Arlington, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: well
I came to Texas right after the storm ..
Items Needed:
a car there is no
public transportation here...
Additional Comments:
I have don't remember
the reg. number
|
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Fradella
Family of 5
ID # 0707-311
date posted October 10, 2007Mother
- age 27
Father - age 27
2 boys - ages 8, 2
Sister - age 17
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: My
husband and I and our oldest son lived in the Lakeview
area of New Orleans pre-k. I was 8 months pregnant at the
time and we evacuated 2 days before the storm. We moved
from state to state and eventually settled in Alabama so
that I could give birth and so that my oldest son could
attend school. We finally moved back to New Orleans in
January of 2006. We were doing relatively okay at first
but since we have moved back we have been forced to move 4
times because homeowners are unsure of what they are doing
with their properties or rental increases. We have to move
yet again because our landlord has decided to up our rent
to 1500 a month which is completely unfeasible for us. We
are trying to find a new home and are running out of time.
At first we were very adamant about being here and being a
part of the recovery but with each move we are becoming
more and more disenchanted. Sometimes I feel we are doing
our children a injustice and should just get out of here
once and for all.
Items Needed:
clothes, food, dishes,
cleaning supplies |
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Shannon
Family of 4
ID # 0707-312
date posted October 11, 2007Mother
- age 36
Father - age 35
1 boy - age 16
1 girl - age 13
Originally from
Lima, OH
TRAGEDY -
Medical/Illness/Accident***
|
Details
of my Experience: DESPERATELY HOPING TO SAVE OUR
HOME FOR MY CHILDREN AND DISABLED WIFE! I am a hard working person who works 40
plus hours a week. I have always been self-sufficient, but
over the past year things have just been overwhelming. My
wife was in an accident a couple of years ago. She
suffered a spinal cord injury that has left her confined
to a wheelchair and unable to work. She has severe nerve
damage and even with the pain medications she is never
completely out of pain. Over this past year she has been
through several painful medical procedures and her
medications cost around $300 a month. We have no
prescription drug coverage. I am also on medication for
high blood pressure, diabetes and Crohnes disease. Thank
God our children are healthy, but because of all of the
extra financial expenses we did get behind on our
mortgage. And now I am terrified that we will lose our
home. It is a terrible feeling
having to decide between eating, purchasing the
medications that you need or paying bills. We only have
the one vehicle right now, and that is my old work truck.
We cant all fit in it so we are never able to go anywhere
with the entire family unless we make two trips each way.
I hate having to see my children go without, and I am so
terrified that without a helping hand our family will be
homeless. We did get behind and because of this our home
is in foreclosure. The sale date is set for November 14th
and I just don’t know what we are going to do. Our home
is handicapped accessible for my wife so she can get
around easily. She is getting very upset over our
situation. She is blaming herself. She keeps saying that
if it weren’t for her our family wouldn’t have so much
financial burden. I hate that she feels this way because
she is a wonderful woman and has been through so much. But
no matter how much pain she is in she always finds time to
be there for our children and me. She is a wonderful wife
and mother. I keep trying to reassure her that everything
will be alright so that she stops worrying so much. It
breaks my heart to hear her cry herself to sleep at night
because she feels like this is all her fault. Without the
medications she is in so much pain that she is unable to
get out of bed. I am a good Christian man and I truly hate
to ask for help this way, but I don’t know what else to
do at this point. We
pray that we will find a way to keep our home. We are
financially tapped out. We need at least $10,000.00 for
keep our home from being foreclosed upon. We owe
$25,590.00 on our home. I wish that we could pay it off so
that we would never have to worry about losing our home
again. I would be more then willing to re-pay anyone who
would help us in monthly payments. I just need a helping
hand to help me save our home. Please help our family if
you can, and even if you can’t help us financially
please keep us in your prayers. Anything that you can do
to help us would be greatly appreciated. May the Lord
bless you 100 fold for your kindness and compassion.
Items Needed:
Just in need of
help to save our home. |
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Rosson
Family of 5
ID # 0707-313
date posted October 11, 2007Mother
- age 35
Father - age 42
1 girl - age 18
2 boys - ages 19, 9
Originally from
Bay St. Louis, MS
Presently living in Kiln, MS
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: IT
WAS REALLY BAD WE GOT MOVED SO MUCH AND LIVING OUTSIDE FOR
AWHILE AND CUZ IM HANDICAP I HAD A LOT OF MED. PROBLEMS I
GOT A LOT OF BEDSORE AND THEY GANGRENE IN THEM I DIDN'T
KNOW WHAT I WAS GOING TO DO FOR THE MEDS I TAKE BLOOD
THINNERS I DIDN'T KNOW WHERE I WAS TO GET MY BLOOD THINNERS
FROM I WAS SO SCARED TO GO TO SLEEP AT NIGHT CUZ I DIDN'T
HAVE A HOME FOR MY KIDS WHEN I SAY THAT I MEAN WE LIVED
WITH WOODS ALL AROUND US I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT KIND OF WILD
ANIMAL WAS OUT THERE I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO
PART OF OUR STORY
Items Needed:
I JUST WANT MY KIDS
& GRANDDAUGHTER TO HAVE A GOOD XMAS CUZ AFTER THE
STROM IT HAS BEEN HARD
|
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Flora
Family of 1
ID # 0707-314
date posted October 11, 2007Male
- age 71
Originally from
Greensburg, KS
TRAGEDY -
Tornado
|
Details
of my Experience: Marvin
lost everything in the Greensburg tornado. He has bought a
house that he is in the process of repairing.
Items Needed:
He is in need of a
storage shed to keep his tools in as he acquires them. He
is a handyman and able to do a lot of the work on
repairing his house himself but would love to have a shed
to keep his tools out of the weather before winter hits.
He has priced lumber for a shed at $1237.63, so money or
supplies toward that would be greatly appreciated. |
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Riley
Family of 3
ID # 0707-315
date posted October 12, 2007Mother
- age 27
2 boys - ages 4, 2
Originally from
Gulfport, MS
Presently living in Biloxi, MS
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: was
in shelter with my two kids for almost 3 months until fema
delivered my trailer ..I'm raising my kids on 250 a week
if that. I try to get them new clothes but their growing
fast and now I have to find a place to rent, I'm a single
mother who needs help with clothes shoes ect.
Items Needed:
clothes, shoes,
underwear for my 4 yr old.. pull ups for my 2 yr old. and
clothes for bed linens and towels..
Additional Comments:
IM HER COUSIN I AM
DOING THIS TO HELP HER GET SOME HELP I GAVE MY CONTACT
INFO ANY QUESTIONS CALL OR EMAIL ME ANYTIME. |
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Curry
Family of 2
ID # 0707-316
date posted October 13, 2007Mother
- age 31
1 girl - age 3
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Dallas, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: Monique
is 31 mentally retarded lost her home and her mother.
doing the hurricane my name is Elaine curry. I am Monique
cousin she is here in Texas with me. we hope to go back
home some day
Items Needed:
clothes toys for Monique
. bedroom set for Monique. |
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Hines
Family of 5
ID # 0707-317
date posted October 14, 2007Mother
- age 43
Father - age 37
1 girl - age 14
2 boys - ages 11, 10
Originally from
Gulfport, MS
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: well
it has been had trying to keep above the water .we did
lose everything but we always have kept our faith ,we are
living back in our home but now we are struggling to make
it . my husband & i are not worried about us but our
kids really could use anything . thank you for any and all
help each of you offer to all of us here. god bless
Items Needed:
we really need
towels,,, cleaning supplies... and help with food
Additional Comments:
thank you and god
bless |
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Hill
Family of 3
ID # 0707-318
date posted October 14, 2007Mother
- age 26
1 boy - age 2
Unborn child due May 2008
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Jackson, MS
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: IN
my time of need I have been sick for the past seven months
and unable to work and now I found out that I am 7 weeks
pregnant, but I am still searching for work as of now but I
can only due certain jobs that's not so stressful due to
my pregnancy. But all I want is for my baby to have a
happy Christmas this year I am in the same position I was
in last year unable to buy my son Christmas toys this year
but now its even worse this year I have posted my cry out
for help on katrinavictims.org where u can read more about
it because it hurts so much to talk about it some times if
u would go to that site and type in my name it will pull
up my story under Sonya hill that's why I am asking for
some help this year for my son on Christmas day for this
year
Items Needed:
I am in need of mostly
kitchen, heaters, furniture, household, comforters,
cleaning supplies cookware, winter clothes and toys for my
son so he can be happy on Christmas day I know that I will
need clothes due to my pregnancy I will gain weight it
would nice if I could get a car this Christmas season for
me my son and my new baby I was just hoping one of the
things I really do need for a Christmas present for my
family cause I am a single parent trying to make it
raising my son and the new edition I have to add. I don't
want to ask for too much that's why I am still looking for
employment to help my self but at some point in your life
you do need help that why I have enrolled back into
college to get my criminal justice degree so that I can
provide for my children and most importantly help other
people in this world.
Additional Comments:
if there is anyone out
there that can help me me and my son really do appreciate
it from our hearts dearly |
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Butler
Family of 2
ID # 0707-319
date posted October 15, 2007Mother
- age 29
1 girl - age 3
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living with a family member in Cedar Hill, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I
AM STILL TRYING TO MAKE IT SINCE HURRICANE KATRINA, MY
DAUGHTER AND I ARE LIVING WITH FAMILY, IM JUST TRYING TO
MAKE IT.
Items Needed:
CLOTHING, LINENS,
GENERAL HOUSEHOLD, MONEY, TRANSPORTATION HELP, MY CAR
BREAKS DOWN ABOUT EVERY THREE MONTHS. |
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Wade
Family of 5
ID # 0707-320
date posted October 15, 2007Mother
- age 29
Father - age 25
3 girls - ages 7, 8, 9
Presently
living in Balch Springs, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: In
the midst of a disaster you never know what is going to
happen. But losing every article that you posses it
horrible, I am currently attending school and trying very
hard to maintain my composure with everyday living.
Items Needed:
Clothing, microwave,
general household, yard tools, linens, coats, clothes,
beds, (everything)
Additional Comments:
I appreciate any type
of help that is given Thank You in advance. |
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Auglair
Family of 4
ID # 0707-321
date posted October 18, 2007Mother
- age 50
Father - age 44
1 girl - age 16
1 boy - age 16
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Little Rock, AR
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I am from New
Orleans La. and I was in Hurricane Katrina and we lost
everything we owned. We were home the day Katrina came
cause we didn't expect it to be that bad. We have always
stayed for the hurricanes. The mayor didn't call for an
evacuation until about 3pm on Sunday, By then it was to
late to even try to get on the highway for they had all
kinds of people trying to get out by that time. so there
was nothing we could do but wait and pray. We were on the
roof for 2 days before my fiancée could go swim and get
us a boat. Then we wound up at the convention center for a
week and we had to get food and water the best way we
could. I have never been so frightened for my family and
I. Finally busses came and took us away not even knowing
where we were going. You don't know how it feels to not
know where you are going to wound up. Such a scary
feeling. We are in Little Rock Ar. now and am waiting for
road home. That is how Carl got sick and I also. I fell
out of the attic onto a floating carport passing us on the
roof. and tore my rotator cup in my shoulder, and my
ligaments in both knees. My children were diagnosed with
there disabilities 4yrs.ago. and have been on medication. I
have never felt so helpless in all my life. We both have
always worked, Carl has had the same job for 17yrs. and
lost it do to the hurricane, and I had my own beauty salon
but no flood insurance cause it never was required. We are
so lost for words. We are here with no friends or family. Our
nearest relative is 8hrs.away. We just don't have the
funds to keep going back and fourth. We miss our older
children and grandchildren so much. All of our older kids
are all over La. Carl and I have such bad health due to
this hurricane and that to makes it hard for us to travel.
We lost our vehicles and all our worldly possessions. The
hardest things to loose was our sentimental items like
photo's of deceased family members. Our children are also
so depressed about being displaced. There lil worlds are
so torn up. They have been in 5 schools since this dev
Items Needed:
clothing, food,
linens, cookware, microwave or toaster oven, games for
children, school clothing for children, school shoes,
toiletries, household items, TV.
Additional Comments:
I can't thank
-you enough for being so kind |
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Stewart
Family of 5
ID # 0707-322
date posted October 19, 2007Mother
- age 26
4 boys - ages 8, 6, 5, 3
Presently living in Houston, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: at
home need help with bills.
Items Needed:
clothing, linens,
cookware and furniture, cleaning supplies also house hold
items.
Additional Comments:
any help would be good
now thank you. |
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Monette
Family of 2
ID # 0707-323
date posted October 20, 2007Mother
- age 33
1 boy - age 8
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in El Paso, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: Greetings! With
the Joy of Jesus in my heart. First, let me introduce
myself, My name is Tanya where I lived in New Orleans,
Louisiana until Hurricane Katrina hit. I lived in the
mid-city area of New Orleans and I was one of those people
that just didn't want to leave because I figured nothing
was going to happen and you just can't run away from what
you have worked for. The day Katrina came through New
Orleans I was in my apartment not going anywhere part of
the roof came off and I said I can stay nothing else is
going to happen. The next day I was in my apartment and I
knew I had to get out water started to rise not just
outside but took over my entire apartment. At that moment
all I could do was pray and trust in Jesus. I didn't have
time to grab anything but my 6 year old son and get out
the water was so high it was to my chin. I saw one of my
former parents from my old job and she had a boat and we
pushed the boat to the Superdome and we were turned down.
We were told to go on the interstate and wait for the
buses that were going to pick us up and take us out of New
Orleans and bring us food. Guess What? No Food, No Water,
No Buses for 3 days and 3 nights. Tell me what God can't
do. The 4th day we were told no buses was coming in that
area to pick us up that we had to go to the Convention
Center where the buses were lined up to take us to
different locations. We got there National Guardsmen
drawing guns on you asking you, Where are you going? We
told them what the National Guardsmen on the bridge told
us and their reply was there's no buses' coming to get no
one. Two more days and nights without food and water,
people dying all around you, gang fights against the
different Housing Projects, Elderly and Handicapped People
had no where to go when the young people stampeded through
the crowd for fun, getting wet by the rain no shelter to
go to inside the Convention Center was full of dead
bodies, infants died in their relatives hands from lack of
food, milk and water, young girls raped and throats
sliced, chi
Items Needed:
winter clothing
for my son and myself, high blood pressure machine, help
in obtaining a vehicle to get to and from doctors
appointments and taking my son to and from school,
cleaning supplies such as dishwashing detergent, pinesol, fabulous,
washing powder, carpet shampooer.
|
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Flora
Family of 9
ID # 0707-324
date posted October 22, 2007Mother
- age 34
Father - age 25
2 girls - ages 15, 4
5 boys - ages 13, 8, 6, 6, 3
Originally from
Greensburg, KS
TRAGEDY -
Tornado
|
Details
of my Experience: Lost
everything in Greensburg tornado.
Items Needed:
Winter clothes |
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Knox
Family of 5
ID # 0707-325
date posted October 22, 2007Mother
- age 27
Father - age 43
1 girl - age 8
2 boys - ages 10, 5
Originally from
Saucier, MS
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: We
lived in a mobile home so we went to families house. when
we come home our trailer was destroyed. We had to wait in
lines for gas, food, clothing and etc....I have meet a man
who come to help clean up after the storm and we just
married. We have found a new place to stay in which we are
trying to fix up because it's really old and has holes in
the floors and rotten walls, but it's all WE CAN AFFORD.
IF HE COULD FIND A BETTER JOB WE ARE WILLING TO RELOCATE.
It's getting cold and we have no heat...
Items Needed:
Queen size bed set,
heaters, bed covers for the children. warm
clothes for the children, socks, food, anything to
help....
Additional Comments:
Any help will be gratefully
appreciated. Also if anyone knows of any good jobs even if
it's out of state we are willing to relocate. |
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Cook
Family of 4
ID # 0707-326
date posted October 22, 2007Mother
- age 26
Father - age 24
2 boys - ages 3, 11 months
Originally from
Saucier, MS
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: LOST OUR HOME
AND OUR BELONGINGS. LIVING IN A FEMA CAMPER LOOK FOR NEW
PLACE.
Items Needed:
CLOTHING FOR
THE BOYS AND HUSBAND, QUEEN SIZE BEDDING SHEETS,
SILVERWARE, BATH TOWELS AND WASH RAGES.
Additional Comments:
WE ARE VERY THANKFUL TO HAVE MADE IT
THOUGHT THE STORM. WE
ARE THANKFUL FOR ALL THE HELP EVERYONE HAS DONE AND ARE
VERY THANKFUL TO WHAT FAMILY MAY ADOPT OUR FAMILY. THANK
YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR HELP. |
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Flora
Family of 1
ID # 0707-327
date posted October 23, 2007Female
- age 46
Originally from
Greensburg, KS
Presently living in Havilland, KS
TRAGEDY -
Tornado
|
Details
of my Experience: Lost
everything in the Greensburg tornado on May 4.
Items Needed:
Winter clothes |
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McNair
Family of 3
ID # 0707-328
date posted October 23, 2007Mother
- age 19
Father - age 22
1 girl - age 2
Originally from
D'Iberville, MS
Presently living in Biloxi, MS
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: Our
family experienced Hurricane Katrina dead on. We were in
our home and had to swim up. We've came a long way since
then. We lived in a FEMA trailer and just recently were
gracious enough to get a home. We have only just moved in
with the holiday season around the corner.
Items Needed:
Clothing, yard items,
and anything to make our Christmas memorable.
Additional Comments:
Anything would be
appreciated. We only want our daughter to have a happy
Christmas. Thank-you and God bless. |
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Guerra
Family of 1
ID # 0707-329
date posted October 25, 2007Female
- age 45
Originally from
St. Bernard, LA
Presently living in an apartment in Chalmette, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience:
Fay Bourg did
not evacuate she was on the 2nd floor apartments and
thought she would be fine. when hurricane Katrina came
through the water came almost to the 2nd floor and the
winds blew very hard. Then the roof started to fall on her
as she tried to run from room to room. parts of her
ceiling fell on her then she was injured. other occupants
of the apartment complex that had also stayed helped her
out as they were rescued by the coast Guard. It was the
scariest feeling in her life. she was air lifted by helicopter
to a hospital in Texas. She's now back in Chalmette La.
and lived in a fema trailer for a year until fema now is
closing its trailer parks, because St. Bernard parish officials
don't want fema parks anymore. Fema will help with rent of
an apartment but Fay has no bed or furniture.
Items Needed:
Fay has no bed
to sleep in, someone gave her a mattress that she sleeps
on the floor with. She doesn't have a table & chair
she sits on her mattress to eat. Has no sofa ,Fay has
nothing. She needs a pair of shoes & socks for winter
she has none. A size 6 shoe. Anything would be greatly
appreciated.
Additional Comments:
If there is any
help out there for Fay she would be very grateful. I'm
Fay's cousin my name is Heidi I also lost everything in
hurricane Katrina. I'm unable to help Fay as I'm
struggling to rebuild my home to. May God bless anyone who
can help. Thanks |
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Banks-LeBran
Family of 7
ID # 0707-330
date posted October 26, 2007Mother
- age 34
Father - age 37
4 girls - ages 16, 15, 14, 10
1 boy - age 6
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I
am an Katrina victim and I have relocated back to New
Orleans. The rent is extremely high so I have to use my
money to pay bills and buy furniture. So this Christmas is
going to be a bad one. I came home because my job called
me back but I can't get any assistance because I work and
"my income is to high" as they say. Between rent, deposits,
bills, foods, and necessity, I am actually in the hold
$3000. So now me and my husband are paying catch up and
the bills just keep rolling in.
Items Needed: living room
set, cookware, food, linen, clothes, cleaning supplies,
dryer (gas), bedroom sets, pots and dishes, TV, and
accessories (curtains, pictures,....)
Additional Comments:
Anything that you can
give will be a blessing. |
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Tate
Family of 2
ID # 0707-331
date posted October 26, 2007Mother
- age 22
1 girl - age 1
Originally from
Oklahoma City, OK
TRAGEDY - Low
Income & Struggling***
|
Details
of my Experience: apartment
was broken into, everything they owned was stolen. It wasn't
much but it was all that her and her baby owned. One
parent and Minimum wage is the income and no child support
help, but have filed and waiting. Starting from scratch
and with minimum wage job is almost impossible, but she
just needs some help to get her going.
Items Needed:
Baby clothes, adult
clothes, transportation. A place to live, all household
items needed to make a home. As I stated,
"EVERYTHING" was stolen. All baby items needed
BADLY!!!! Clothes badly!!!! Having a real hard time
getting to and from work. would love to have a safe small
working car, but will have to have help getting one.
Additional Comments:
I am trying to help
but I do not make enough money to keep going. They will be
ok, if I can get help for her with transportation and into
a rental she should be able to keep up with it herself
after getting her started. |
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Criswell
Family of 3
ID # 0707-332
date posted October 26, 2007Mother
- age 24
2 boys - ages 3, 2
Originally from
Oklahoma City, OK
TRAGEDY - Low
Income & Struggling***
|
Details
of my Experience: Getting
divorced, was a stay at home mom. I am trying to get a
home daycare started so I can stay at home with my
children. I don't have any help from the father but I have
applied for child support and still waiting.
Items Needed:
help with rent and cut
off notices on utilities. High chair, I would love some
clothes for myself but if I had to choose, it would be for
my children first. Mainly my 3 year old because my 2 yr
old got the hand downs but he is smaller and the clothes don't
fit that great. Mainly the 3 yr old, he doesn't have
anything that fits him. He wears a 4T and needs things
that are not tight. Nothing fancy, just good old fashion
soft clothes.
Additional Comments:
I would appreciate any
help and thank you very much to whom ever can and
will!!!!!!! I don't want help forever, just to get me on
my feet and get my income coming in with my home daycare. |
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Conley
Family of 5
ID # 0707-333
date posted October 26, 2007Mother
- age 30
4 girls - ages 12, 11, 8, 1
Originally from
Columbia, MS
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: at
the time of my disaster I was in disbelief but I didn't
think nothing like this could ever happen here I but
reality really hit me after the second night hit and we
had no food, because we cooked our last and during the
time they were telling everyone to hurry up and get things
from the grocery store and get inside I didn't have money
to but food so I stood outside piggly wiggy and borrowed
enough to last us until the next day and I was hurt
because sometimes we had to sleep in the car because
roaches and mosquitoes were biting my kids because it was
so hot but I thank god for his grace and his mercy because
we endured we are still struggling but he will provide.
Items Needed:
food, household items,
clothes (mostly for the kids) laundry detergent, dishes
(plates, cups, glasses) deodorant, cookware, towels,
linens, humidifier, nebulizer and prayers!!!!! |
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Frank
Family of 7
ID # 0707-334
date posted October 29, 2007Mother
- age 31
5 boys - ages 12, 12, 12, 6, 3 months
1 girl - age 8
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Lafayette, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I
lived in the lower 9th ward and my house was completely
under water my family lost everything we ever own
Items Needed:
I need everything
clothes furniture linens cookware uniforms school supplies
cleaning supplies diapers food household items |
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Mack
Family of 6
ID # 0707-335
date posted October 29, 2007Mother
- age 28
Father - age 32
3 boys - ages 13, 10, 8
1 girl - age 5
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Avondale, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: We
are still trying to recover from Katrina. Right now we are
renting a small house and really cant afford anything
because the cost of living has really risen here in New
Orleans since the storm. Our need right now is just to
bless us with anything that you may feel can lift our
spirits. Thank you and GOD BLESS
Items Needed:
Clothing (especially
for the kids) linens, food, cookware, |
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Mack
Family of 7
ID # 0707-336
date posted October 29, 2007Mother
- age 30
Father - age 24
4 girls - ages 16, 14, 5, 4
1 boy - age 8
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: Experiencing
Katrina was awful. My fiancée & I was rescued from a
roof separated from other family members and was just devastated. Right
now 2 years later my family and I still don't have a place
of our own. We currently live with friends praying we have
our own place by Christmas.
Items Needed:
We badly need clothes,
coats, comforters or sheets, wash clothes, and shoes. we
are grateful & thankful for anything you can help us
with. |
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Turner
Family of 5
ID # 0707-337
date posted October 29, 2007Mother
- age 24
Father - age 26
2 girls - ages 6, 6 months
1 boy - age 2
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: My
family had evacuated for Katrina, but returned to nothing.
We didn't have a house or anything to go in it. We didn't
get help from FEMA, and had to fend for ourselves. Right
now we have an apartment, but there's no furniture for my
kids and I.
Items Needed:
Right now we we really
need beds & beddings, cookware, coats, socks, food,
furniture, or anything you can help us with. May God Bless
You & Yours |
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Peter
Family of 5
ID # 0707-338
date posted October 29, 2007Mother
- age 20
Father - age 27
2 girls - ages 4, 5
1 boy - age 1
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: My
family and I was rescued from KATRINA.
Items Needed:
COATS, BEDDING,
COOKWARE, ANY FURNITURE OR HOUSEHOLD ITEMS THAT U COULD
PROVIDE. THANKS & BLESSINGS
|
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Wainwright
Family of 5
ID # 0707-339
date posted October 29, 2007Mother
- age 40
Father - age 38
2 girls - age 4, 18 months
1 boy - age 5
Originally from
Buffalo, NY
Presently living in Depew, NY
TRAGEDY - Low
Income & Struggling***
|
Details
of my Experience: We
live on a very low income it all goes for bills and rent
no money to buy other stuff. It very hard time my husband
is disable and me the mother works part time no money or
jobs in western new york only said wages. We barely get
by.
Items Needed:
Clothes cooking ware
or dishes for a big family clothes for the kids and a snow
suit for the baby size 3 toddler and boots for her size 9 toddler. diapers
size 5 baby and wipes any help would be appreciated. A
comforter for the baby bed size twin we don't have one yet. It
gets very cold up here in the winter. |
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Lewis
Family of 4
ID # 0707-340
date posted October 30, 2007Mother
- age 35
1 girl - age 13
1 boy - age 15
Grandmother - age 59
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: WE
HAD A LOT OF WIND DAMAGE TO THE HOME
Items Needed:
CLOTHING, SCHOOL
CLOTHES, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, COOKWARE, AND FOOD |
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Vining
Family of 1
ID # 0707-341
date posted October 31, 2007Male
- age 14
Presently living in Bayou La Batre, AL
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: we
lost everything we move in with my parents my father pass
away 6 months ago my mother is very sick she has had 6 surgeries
since his death I am taking care of her praying for god
not to take her to it is a 24 hour a day job she can not
be left alone we need Christmas help bad
Items Needed:
food clothing for me
and my son medical supplies for my mom general house hold
items
Additional Comments:
please pray for my family |
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Conley
Family of 4
ID # 0707-342
date posted October 31, 2007Mother
- age 28
3 boys - ages 9, 6, 5
Originally from
Columbia, MS
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: I
was terrified and scared I didn't think I was going to
make it I had no one to turn to as far as help because I
just lost my mother having 3 kids going through something
like this I thought things like this only happen on
television but I guess I was wrong.
Items Needed:
food, clothes, toys
for my children, soap ,laundry detergent, school uniforms
(navy shirts and khaki pants), sanitary napkins (medium)
and shoes.
Additional Comments:
this is another
contact number 601-731-1228 my aunt bertha foster. |
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Krause
Family of 1
ID # 0707-343
date posted October 31, 2007Female
- age 63
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Conyers, GA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
|
Details
of my Experience: Lost
everything including my mother, Catholic Church where I
worshiped + place of employment.
Items Needed:
Medical needs in Conyers
GA No medical ins
Additional Comments:
do not have a computer
need a part time job in Conyers GA been looking need a
small car need understanding new friends small home in Conyers
GA |
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Baker
Family of 6
ID # 0707-344
date posted October 31, 2007Mother
- age 31
1 girl - age 16
3 boys - ages 12, 7, 6
Female - age 31
Originally from
Chalmette, LA
Presently living in Dallas, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: well, we didn't
think that we would ever be in a situation like this
before. we were watching TV and I was telling mal that we
need to leave because from the looks of this storm, we
were about to experience something major. more major than
we or the kids can handle. we lost everything. my kids
lost their bedroom sets, toys TV's stereo equipment and
clothing and other stuff, we lost our bedroom sets, our
furniture, our family heirlooms, and that's the most
difficult thing that we had to deal with. I mean, I lost
all of my recording equipment because I was in the process
of trying to get a record deal to support us better than
what I was doing. this really sucks because, although we
are not back in new orleans and haven't been back since we
went to go and see the remains, we miss it dearly. I
actually had to see my car that my mother left me after
she died sitting on top of a mailbox. it was heart wrenching.
we are in Dallas Texas and we still can't get off the
ground. my kids understand that we can't afford certain
things for them right now so they don't mind sleeping on
mattresses on the floor. we all are in the same boat. we
had just gotten that house because before it we were
homeless. we had to pawn everything we had. then all of a
sudden, god answered our prayers and we got a house and
were able to get everything out of the pawnshop that we
pawned. we were happy that we didn't have to stay in that
motel. no one in my family would think of taking my kids.
they thought that would be too much for them. well I'm
taking enough of your time, but I would like to take this
time to thank you for listening to my story. god bless!
Items Needed:
we are in need
of beds, computers, play station 2, psp, recording equipment,
TV's, cookware, clothes, game boys, and whatever else that
you would be willing to give. I don't mean to sound
greedy, it's just that this is what my kids are asking for
for Christmas and I don't have the resources or money to
give them anything like that. these are really deserving
kids. they say a prayer for everyone affected in the storm
and people everywhere. they do thing that other kids don't
like give the homeless money or their last piece of food. I
would really appreciate it if my wishes could be met. I
also would like start singing again, so, if it would be
possible, please, please, please help us.
Additional Comments:
I'm in
desperate need of help to make this Christmas better than
last year where they got some 99cent toys and socks.
literally. thank you |
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Thronesbury
Family of 3
ID # 0707-345
date posted November 1, 2007Mother
- age 48
Father - age 42
1 girl - age 9
Originally from Greensburg, KS
Presently living with family members in Coldwater, KS
TRAGEDY -
Tornado
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Details
of my Experience: EF
5 tornado hit on May 4, 2007 and destroyed the entire
town. I am a friend of the above family.
Items Needed:
anything. This family
lost everything. |
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Thronesbury
Family of 2
ID # 0707-346
date posted November 1, 2007Male
- age 49
Female - age 41
Originally from Greensburg, KS
Presently living with family members in Coldwater, KS
TRAGEDY -
Tornado
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Details
of my Experience: Was
in the the basement when the tornado came over and took
our house.
Items Needed:
A house built on our
farm. Furniture, gen. household items, clothing.
everything that is helpful to run a house I appreciated.
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Robinson
Family of 8
ID # 0707-347
date posted November 1, 2007Mother
- age 35
4 girls - ages 18, 11, 19, 1
3 boys - ages 6, 16, 19
Presently living in Waco, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience:
I live in New Orleans La' doing
hurricane Katrina I lost every thing I work for and now I
have to start all over I currently live in Waco Texas me
and my kids plus a grand daughter we now trying our best
to get back what we lost from hurricane Katrina it is so
hard but with God help we are doing our best to make it.
Items Needed:
cook ware, linens, clothes and
lawn mower rake, paper folders pencil and binders for
school.
Additional Comments:
I would really appreciate if you
can adopt our family |
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Robinson
Family of 7
ID # 0707-348
date posted November 1, 2007Mother
- age 50
3 girls - ages 17, 8 months, 3 months
3 boys - ages 16, 19, 1
Originally from New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Austin, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: Right now I'm
trying to maintain my stay here in Texas. My children and
I love it out here. The schools are far more better than
the schools in New Orleans, La. At this present time in my
life I work for a Temporary Service. I work only on call
as a Banquet Server at different places. And I pay bills
with that. But I'm still looking for a better job. I can't
afford to buy anything for myself, my family or the house. I
really appreciate all that you can do for me and my
family. Thank you so much. And may God bless you all. Me
and my family were in my apartment in New Orleans, when
the Katrina came. It was by God's Grace and His Mercy that
we made it out of that. I just kept praying with my family
and trying to encourage them to not be afraid and to
believe in God and what He is able to do in situations
like this. It has taught me a lot of things. I was angry
at first to see how much we were abandoned and that they
can go help people outside of the United States and
couldn't help us. And for the people that did help me and
my family Thank You from the bottom of our hearts and souls. And
that if anyone is ever in a situation like this, that
we'll be able to support them in any way we can. God put
us on earth together to help one another, and to love one another, but
some people just have a lot to learn, and they need Jesus.
Again Thank You All.
Items Needed:
clothing,
general household items, school clothing is things that I
need now to help me out.
Additional Comments:
I just want to
say Thank You for all your help and concerns. And that my
family and I appreciate all that you are able to do.
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Teurman
Family of 4
ID # 0707-349
date posted November 4, 2007Mother
- age 33
Father - age 49
2 girls - ages 13, 12
Originally from Pass Christian, MS
Presently living in Saucier, MS
TRAGEDY - Low
Income & Struggling***
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Details
of my Experience: We lived in
Pass Christian mn Katrina, my husband had just become very
ill, and went on disability. we lost everything. there was
nothing left but the frame of our mobile home, and it was
twisted and lying in a different area than before storm.
my husband is on oxygen, is insulin dependent, and has
many other illnesses. we have struggled since the storm.
We are slowly coming back, but we are still in need of
help. I want to make this Christmas as special as we
possibly can due to not knowing if my husband will share
another one with us or not. my husband requires so much
medical attention and medications and supplies that we are
struggling to meet all of those needs. I work part time
because he cant be left alone, so when I work around kids
school schedule so they can be with him. we didn't have
much of a Christmas last YEAR, I APPLIED TO THE ANGEL TREE
BUT WASN'T CHOSEN. I pray for some help, and to maybe make
some new friends along the way. thanks for everything.
Items Needed:
we all are in
need of clothes. help with Christmas would be a great
blessing, dinner and gifts. my children lost there bikes
and video games in Katrina and haven't rode one, and or
played one since. my husband has to purchase his diabetic
supplies, if there's any way we could get assistance with
that, it would also be great. I just pray for another Christmas
with him. we are blessed to have one another. thanks again
Additional Comments:
any help would
be so greatly appreciated. god bless. Kellie
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Cole
Family of 2
ID # 0707-350
date posted November 5, 2007Male
- age 29
Female - age 24
Originally from Saucier, MS
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: I'm
living in a fema camper right now.... I went through Katrina....
actually I swam through it
Items Needed:
clothing, cookware,
cleaning supplies |
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Wiggins
Family of 3
ID # 0707-351
date posted November 5, 2007Mother
- age 32
2 girls - ages 14, 10
Originally from Saltillo, MS
TRAGEDY - Low
Income & Struggling
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Details
of my Experience: She
has lost her Job due to being wrongfully accused of
something and now will have too appear in court, lost
there home and her husband left her and she has to start
over.
Items Needed:
Maternity Clothing and
Christmas for the kids and coats and shoes for all . |
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Wait
Family of 6
ID # 0707-352
date posted November 6, 2007Mother
- age 32
Father - age 48
2 boys - ages 12, 9
2 girls - ages 6, 18
Originally from Chalmette, LA
Presently living in Nashua, IA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: I
was in hurricane Katrina I had to move to Iowa due to the
place I was living was destroyed. I lost everything and I
am still trying to get things yet. I have applied for
disability and its in the lawyers hands until the judge
will see me. I cant work so we are very low income living
off of my sons disability.
Items Needed:
we get food stamps but
run low need food, cleaning supplies dish soap, laundry
soap, clothes, and winter coats
Additional Comments:
My daughter is coming
to live here from La and we will need stuff for her
her name is heaven I included her on
the list. |
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Leon
Family of 6
ID # 0707-353
date posted November 6, 2007Mother
- age 28
2 girls - ages 9, 3
1 boy - age 4
Niece- age 4
Grandmother - age 57
Originally from New Orleans, LA
Presently living with family members in Fort Worth, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: horrible, we
have lost every thing, it just feel like every thing is going
wrong I been waiting on the setion8 list feels like
forever it's been about a little over a year right now in
our time of need we are poor, living from relative to
relative I thought this year we would be in our own house,
but we are still living pillow to porch right now I'm just
dealing with depression cause of low income that I do get
goes on my kids then we right back to square one its like
we aint gone never make it but I'm hanging in there for
god and my kids
Items Needed:
everything, clothing,
linens, cookware, school clothes, toothpaste soap under
clothes, shoes, hair accessories, socks, books sacks, and
pillows and now the electric bill just gotten cut off till
god knows when
Additional Comments:
thank you very much
for letting me be able to apply this year for me and my
family because we are struggling |
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Palmer
Family of 7
ID # 0707-354
date posted November 7, 2007Mother
- age 31
3 girls - ages 13, 10, 7
3 boys - ages 9, 8, 2 months
Originally from Harvey, LA
Presently living in Dallas, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: I
HAVE NOT COPED WITH IT TOTALLY, AND HOLDS A LOT IN IN FEAR
OF A MELT DOWN. IM TRYING TO MAKE IT ,BUT IT IS HARD. I AM
STRUGGLING BUT IM TRYING
Items Needed:
BABY ITEMS, CLOTHING,
SHOES, COATS, SCHOOL CLOTHES, LINENS. COOKWARE, FURNITURE,
BEDDING, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS CLEANING SUPPLIES, ALTHOUGH I AM
IN NEED OF ALL THESE THING ANYTHING IS GREATLY
APPRECIATED.
Additional Comments:
GOD BLESS YOU ALL |
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Thomas
Family of 5
ID # 0707-355
date posted November 8, 2007Mother
- age 30
Father - age 27
2 girls - ages 14, 7
1 boy - age 9
Originally from New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Baton Rouge, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: I'M
HAPPY TO SAY THAT I'M HAPPY TO BE ALIVE. I HAD TO GO
THOUGH WHAT I HAD TO GO THOUGH BUT I'M STILL IN THE LAND
OF THE LIVING. A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE STILL MAD ABOUT
HURRICANE KATRINA BUT I'M NOT BECAUSE I FELL LIKE GOD
BROUGHT ME IN THE STORM AND OUT THE STORM.
Items Needed:
CLOTHING, LINENS,
SHOES |
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Augustine
Family of 7
ID # 0707-356
date posted November 8, 2007Mother
- age 41
Father - age 43
2 girls - ages 15, 10
1 boy - age 14
Grandfather - age 59
Originally from New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Baker, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: I
WAS SEPARATED FROM MY FAMILY FOR 6 WEEKS AND HAD NO CLUE
WHERE THEY WERE NOR THEM I. MY KIDS , MY FIANCÉE, AND I
LOST EVERYTHING AND ARE JUST BEING REUNITED AS A FAMILY
LIVING UNDER ONE ROOF 6 MONTHS AGO. WE ARE STRUGGLING TO
GET ABOVE WATER, HOWEVER, WE ARE BLESSED TO BE SURVIVORS.
Items Needed:
CLOTHING (WINTER),
COOKWARE, LINENS, WASHER & DRYER, GENERAL, CAR
REPAIRS, MECHANIC TOOLS LOST IN STORM, SERGER SEWING
MACHINE LOST IN STORM, LAWN MOWER, FAMILY VACATION TO
DISNEY WORLD. |
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Kline
Family of 5
ID # 0707-357
date posted November 9, 2007Mother
- age 41
Father - age 44
2 girls - ages 15, 12
1 boy - age 6
Originally from Chalmette, LA
Presently living in Kline, MS
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: (Hurricane Katrina) We
were from Chalmette Louisiana. We
were immediately displaced to a relatives house in Boerne
Texas. We then were able to receive a Fema trailer to
which we are presently in. However Fema has reached a
point that they are ready to retrieve the trailers. They
had offered us to purchase the trailer for the sum of
$12,780.00 which we are not allowed to fiancée and are
only able to purchase for cash which we do not have. Fema
has now offered us 2yrs of rental assistance. We have
found a home which Fema will assist us with, however our immediate
problem is, we do not have any furnishings. At this time
all we have is dishes, cookware, and appliances. we do not
have any furnishings for our home and do not currently
have the means to get them
Items Needed:
General house
hold furnishings,4 beds, dressers, drapes ,Living room
furniture, den furniture the house we are moving into is
2700 sqFT
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Russell
Family of 7
ID # 0707-358
date posted November 9, 2007Mother
- age 46
2 girls - ages 22, 29
2 grandsons - ages 10, 5
2 granddaughters - ages 15, 15
Originally from New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: Still
struggling from the result of hurricane Katrina
Items Needed:
linens, coats,
clothing, cookware
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Magee
Family of 2
ID # 0707-359
date posted November 9, 2007Mother
- age 47
1 girl - age 21
Originally from Gulfport, MS
Presently living in an apartment in Lansing, MI
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: Our
area was totally devastated we lived in an apartment and
we lost everything!!! We moved to Lansing Mi. and are in
need of help financially because we are behind on our
rent. We were given some used furniture not a lot but we
are very grateful for it. When we came to Lansing the only
thing we had was the clothes on our back!!!
Items Needed:
Clothing, linen for
(2) full size beds, pots and pans and general household
items.
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Radcliffe
Family of 4
ID # 0707-360
date posted November 12, 2007Mother
- age 38
Father - age 49
1 boy - age 12
1 girl - age 10
Originally from Biloxi, MS
TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience: Have
had a lot of things with house and husband come up had to
spend x-mas money on car that broke down which was only
way to work. I am only one who can work husband is
disabled and can't work anymore. all I am asking is help
for my kids that is all
Items Needed:
clothes for kid mostly
the older one younger can fit into his brothers things
pants/winter tops shoes (8) (4 1/2)
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Omans
Family of 4
ID # 0707-361
date posted November 12, 2007Mother
- age 50
Father - age 46
1 girl - age 13
1 boy - age 11
Originally from Anderson, CA
TRAGEDY - Low
Income & Struggling***
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Details
of my Experience:
Items Needed:
Additional Comments: |
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Adams
Family of 4
ID # 0707-362
date posted November 13, 2007Mother
- age 43
Father - age 43
2 girls -ages 16, 10
Originally from Gulfport, MS
Presently living in Villa Rica, GA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience:
Items Needed:
Additional Comments: |
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Bush
Family of 4
ID # 0707-363
date posted November 13, 2007Mother
- age 40
3 girls -ages 8, 14, 15
Originally from Violet, LA
TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience:
Items Needed:
Additional Comments: |
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Brooks
Family of 2
ID # 0707-364
date posted November 14, 2007Mother
- age 23
1 girl - age 1
Originally from Chalmette, LA
Presently living in Thibodaux, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience:
Items Needed:
Additional Comments: |
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Allen
Family of 3
ID # 0707-365
date posted November 15, 2007Mother
- age 24
1 girl - age 2
Female - age 30
Originally from Harvey, LA
Presently living in New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY - Low
Income & Struggling***
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Details
of my Experience:
Items Needed:
Additional Comments: |
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Wiggins
Family of 4
ID # 0707-366
date posted November 16, 2007Mother
- age 46
Father - age 43
1 girl - age 7
1 boy - age 19
Originally from Long Beach, MS
TRAGEDY - Low
Income & Struggling***
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Details
of my Experience:
Items Needed:
Additional Comments: |
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Harris
Family of 2
ID # 0707-367
date posted November 16, 2007Mother
- age 43
1 girl - age 14
Originally from New Orleans, LA
Presently living in an apartment in Clarkston, GA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience:
Items Needed:
Additional Comments: |
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Paris
Family of 3
ID # 0707-368
date posted November 16, 2007Mother
- age 40
2 boys - ages 19, 20
Originally from Tickfaw, LA
Presently living with family members in Natalbany, LA
TRAGEDY -
Medical/Illness/Accident***
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Details
of my Experience:
Items Needed:
Additional Comments: |
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Martinez
Family of 5
ID # 0707-369
date posted November 17, 2007Mother
- age 28
Father - age 42
2 girls -ages 14, 6
Brother - age 39
Originally from St. Bernard, LA
Presently living with a family member in Middleburg, FL
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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THIS
FAMILY HAS ASKED TO BE REMOVED FROM THE ANGEL TREE.
THEY HAVE GOTTEN JOBS AND ARE DOING GREAT ... IN FACT,
THEY HAVE ADOPTED A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS FROM THIS TREE!
GOD BLESS YOU
MARTINEZ FAMILY AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND
PRAYERS CONTINUALLY!
~ The Blankenships |
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Melerine
Family of 2
ID # 0707-370
date posted November 18, 2007Mother
- age 23
1 girl - age 1
Originally from Chalmette, LA
Presently living in Houston, TX
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
ADOPTED
BY THE MARTINEZ FAMILY IN MIDDLEBURG, FLORIDA 11/24/07
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Special Note ... The Martinez family was also a Hurricane
Katrina family! God has blessed them to get back on
their feet and now they want to adopt a family that is
still hurting!
THANK
YOU!!!
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Details
of my Experience: I WAS LIVING BY MYSELF
WHEN STORM HIT WAS STUCK IN APT FOR TWO DAYS WENT TO
SUPERDOME FROM SUPERDOME TO HOUSTON TRYING TO MAKE A
LIVING OUT HERE I HAD A BABY GIRL LAST YEAR SHE WAS THE
BEST THING THAT HAPPEND TO ME IM WORKING HAS A CARETAKER
IN MY APT NOW FOR A SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD WELL HES 21 IM
HOPEING TO GET INTO TO SCHOOL I DONT HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL
DIP I WANT TO BETTER MYSELF SO MY BABY GIRL CAN HAVE A
BETTER LIFE I WANT THE BEST FOR HER ITS HARD TO FIND A
GOOD JOB OUT HERE WITHOUT HAVING A EDUCATION IM IN NEED OF
ANY KIND OF HELP RIGHT NOW
Items Needed: CLOTHING
FOR MY CHILD AND SELF FOOD GENERAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Additional Comments: THANK
YOU SO MUCH |
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Kidd
Family of 4
ID # 0707-371
date posted November 18, 2007Mother
- age 25
1 girl - age 2
1 boy - age 8 months
Grandmother - age 50
Originally from Davie, FL
TRAGEDY - Low
Income & Struggling***
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Details
of my Experience:
Items Needed:
Additional Comments: |
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Daniels
Family of 3
ID # 0707-372
date posted November 19, 2007Mother
- age 22
1 boy - age 6
1 girl - age 8 months
Originally from Metairie, LA
TRAGEDY -
Hurricane Katrina
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Details
of my Experience:
Items Needed:
Additional Comments: |
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Patterson
Family of 4
ID # 0707-373
date posted November 20, 2007Mother
- age 32
3 girls - ages 18 months, 10, 15
Originally from Tupelo, MS
Presently living in Saltillo, MS
TRAGEDY -
Living in Shelter/Homeless
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Details
of my Experience:
Items Needed:
Additional Comments: |
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