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Hurricane Katrina Victims List

	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 Adopt this family ... click here!	Details 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.
	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 Adopt this family ... click here!	Details 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.
	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 Adopt this family ... click here! 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
	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 Adopt this family ... click here! 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
	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 Adopt this family ... click here! 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!
	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 Adopt this family ... click here! 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.
	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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	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 Adopt this family ... click here! 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.
	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
	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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	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 Adopt this family ... click here! 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
	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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	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 Adopt this family ... click here! 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
	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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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 *
	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 Adopt this family ... click here! 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
	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 Adopt this family ... click here! 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.
	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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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!
	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 Adopt this family ... click here! 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
	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 Adopt this family ... click here! 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.
	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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	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 Adopt this family ... click here! 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
	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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	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 Adopt this family ... click here! 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
	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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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...
	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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	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!	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.
	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 Adopt this family ... click here! ADOPTED BY TIME WARNER CABLE IN GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 11/07/07 THANK YOU!!!	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
	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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	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 Adopt this family ... click here! ADOPTED BY THE KELLER FAMILY IN QUEENS, NEW YORK 11/15/07 THANK YOU!!!	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
	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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	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 Adopt this family ... click here! ADOPTED BY THE HOOKS FAMILY IN WASHINGTON, DC 08/27/07 THANK YOU!	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.
	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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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!!!!
	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 * Adopt this family ... click here!**	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
	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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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...
	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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	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 Adopt this family ... click here!**	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!
	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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	Blake Family of 5 ID # 0707-145 date posted July 19, 2007 Mother - age 30 4 girls - ages 14, 12, 5, 4 Originally from New Orleans, LA Presently living in Atlanta, GA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	Toney Family of 2 ID # 0707-146 date posted July 19, 2007 Mother - age 34 1 girl - age 14 Originally from New Orleans, LA Presently living in Houston, TX TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	St. Romain Family of 3 ID # 0707-148 date posted July 19, 2007 Mother - age 29 2 boys - ages 11 Originally from Violet, LA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	McGee Family of 2 ID # 0707-149 date posted July 19, 2007 Mother - age 41 1 boy - age 14 Originally from Harvey, LA Presently living in Gretna, LA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	Davis Family of 5 ID # 0707-150 date posted July 19, 2007 Mother - age 32 2 boys - ages 11, 34 2 girls - ages 12, 8 Originally from Harvey, LA Presently living in Gretna, LA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	Davis Family of 5 ID # 0707-151 date posted July 19, 2007 Mother - age 31 2 girls - ages 16, 15 2 boys - ages 14, 8 Originally from Harvey, LA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	McGee Family of 7 ID # 0707-152 date posted July 19, 2007 Mother - 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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	Carter Family of 2 ID # 0707-153 date posted July 19, 2007 Mother - age 22 1 girl - age 2 Originally from New Orleans, LA Presently living in Baton Rouge, LA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	Bachtel Family of 5 ID # 0707-154 date posted July 19, 2007 Mother - age 36 Father - age 32 1 girl - age 5 2 boys - ages 11, 4 Presently living in Saucier, MS TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	Pierce Family of 3 ID # 0707-155 date posted July 19, 2007 Mother - age 38 2 girls - ages 19, 18 Originally from Gretna, LA Presently living in Austin, TX TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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,
	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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	Wilson Family of 4 ID # 0707-157 date posted July 21, 2007 Mother - age 35 2 girls - ages 13, 8 1 boy - age 9 Originally from Mobile, AL Presently living in Prichard, AL TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	Sullivan Family of 2 ID # 0707-158 date posted July 21, 2007 Mother - age 68 Daughter - age 43 Originally from Violet, LA Presently living in Picayune, MS TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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!
	Karcher Family of 5 ID # 0707-160 date posted July 21, 2007 Mother - age 28 Father - age 32 3 girls - ages 10, 10, 6 Originally from Violet, LA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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!
	Cross Family of 6 ID # 0707-162 date posted July 22, 2007 Mother - 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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	Thompson Family of 2 ID # 0707-163 date posted July 22, 2007 Female - age 43 Male - age 41 Originally from Metairie, LA Presently living in Houston, TX TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	Johnson Family of 2 ID # 0707-164 date posted July 23, 2007 Mother - age 46 1 boy - age 15 Originally from New Orleans, LA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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!!!!!
	Sharieff Family of 2 ID # 0707-165 date posted July 23, 2007 Mother - age 35 1 boy - age 3 Originally from New Orleans, LA Presently living in Metarie, LA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	Felio Family of 3 ID # 0707-166 date posted July 23, 2007 Mother - age 36 1 girl - age 18 1 boy - age 17 Originally from Gulfport, MS Presently living in Doraville, GA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	Bourgeois Family of 2 ID # 0707-167 date posted July 23, 2007 Mother - age 86 Daughter - age 48 Originally from New Orleans, LA Presently living in Fort Worth, TX TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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!
	Matthews Family of 3 ID # 0707-168 date posted July 23, 2007 Mother - age 30 1 girl - age 10 1 boy - age 4 Originally from New Orleans, LA Presently living in Houston, TX TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	Cockheran Family of 2 ID # 0707-169 date posted July 24, 2007 Mother - age 22 1 girl - age 6 Originally from New Orleans, LA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	Brown Family of 3 ID # 0707-170 date posted July 24, 2007 Mother - age 42 Father - age 49 1 girl - age 5 Originally from New Orleans, LA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	Murray Family of 3 ID # 0707-171 date posted July 24, 2007 Mother - age 58 Daughter - age 21 1 girl - age 2 Originally from Kenner, LA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	Delmore Family of 5 ID # 0707-172 date posted July 24, 2007 Mother - 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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	Davis Family of 5 ID # 0707-173 date posted July 24, 2007 Mother - 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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	Pitalo Family of 2 ID # 0707-174 date posted July 25, 2007 Mother - age 43 1 girl - age 16 Originally from Gulfport, MS Presently living in Biloxi, MS TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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!!
	Glover Family of 2 ID # 0707-175 date posted July 25, 2007 Mother - age 56 1 boy - age 26 Originally from New Orleans, LA Presently living in Houston, TX TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	Johnson Family of 2 ID # 0707-176 date posted July 25, 2007 Mother - age 34 1 girl - age 1 Originally from St. Rose, LA Presently living in Boutte, LA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	Lee Family of 5 ID # 0707-177 date posted July 25, 2007 Mother - age 35 Father - age 48 3 boys - ages 9, 8, 7 Originally from New Orleans, LA Presently living in Franklin, LA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	Williams Family of 4 ID # 0707-179 date posted July 25, 2007 Mother - age 33 2 boys - ages 11, 10 1 girl - age 17 Originally from New Orleans, LA Presently living in Dallas, TX TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	Williams Family of 1 ID # 0707-180 date posted July 25, 2007 Female - age 52 Originally from New Orleans, LA Presently living in Dallas, TX TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	Ackerson Family of 4 ID # 0707-181 date posted July 26, 2007 Mother - age 54 3 boys - ages 18, 15, 13 Originally from New Orleans, LA Presently living in Covington, GA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	Grady Family of 5 ID # 0707-182 date posted July 26, 2007 Mother - age 55 Father - age 52 3 boys - ages 20, 20, 33 Originally from New Orleans, LA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	Lee Family of 3 ID # 0707-183 date posted July 26, 2007 Mother - age 42 1 boy - age 11 1 girl - age 9 Originally from New Orleans, LA Presently living in Jefferson, LA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here! ADOPTED BY THE HAYNAL FAMILY IN SAG HARBOR, NEW YORK 11/26/07 THANK YOU!!!	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.
	Poole Family of 2 ID # 0707-184 date posted July 26, 2007 Mother - age 47 Father- age 47 Originally from Marrero, LA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	Garris Family of 1 ID # 0707-185 date posted July 26, 2007 Male - age 45 Originally from Port Sulphur, LA Presently living in Roswell, GA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	Robertson Family of 4 ID # 0707-186 date posted July 26, 2007 Mother - age 37 3 boys - ages 16, 14, 8 Originally from Biloxi, MS Presently living in Columbia, TN TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	Winfield Family of 5 ID # 0707-187 date posted July 26, 2007 Mother - age 35 Father - age 45 1 boy - age 10 2 girls - ages 15, 13 Originally from Marrero, LA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	Clark Family of 6 ID # 0707-188 date posted July 26, 2007 Mother - 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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	Boudoin Family of 4 ID # 0707-189 date posted July 27, 2007 Mother - age 59 3 girls - ages 30, 11, 39 Originally from Marrero, LA Presently living with family members in Covington, GA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	Details of my Experience: I am in need of housing at this present time . Items Needed: cookware, food, and general household.
	Ackerson Family of 3 ID # 0707-190 date posted July 28, 2007 Mother - age 33 1 girl - age 12 1 boy - age 7 Presently living in Covington, GA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here! ADOPTED BY A FAMILY IN LAKELAND, FLORIDA 11/27/07 THANK YOU!!!	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.
	Merrell Family of 2 ID # 0707-191 date posted July 28, 2007 Female - age 25 Male - age 29 Originally from Gulfport, MS Presently living in Atlanta, GA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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!
	Dove Family of 4 ID # 0707-192 date posted July 28, 2007 Mother - 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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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..
	Johnson Family of 5 ID # 0707-193 date posted July 28, 2007 Mother - age 31 3 boys - ages 15, 11, 7 1 girl - age 14 Originally from Harvey, LA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	Shaver Family of 5 ID # 0707-194 date posted July 29, 2007 Mother - 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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	Triggs Family of 4 ID # 0707-195 date posted July 30, 2007 Mother - age 28 2 girls - ages 14, 2 Grandmother - age 50 Originally from Kenner, LA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	Pelas Family of 7 ID # 0707-196 date posted July 30, 2007 Mother - 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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	Seeden Family of 6 ID # 0707-197 date posted July 30, 2007 Mother - 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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	Jones Family of 2 ID # 0707-198 date posted July 31, 2007 Mother - age 44 1 boy - age 14 Originally from New Orleans, LA Presently living in Fort Worth, TX TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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!!
	Thornton Family of 5 ID # 0707-199 date posted July 31, 2007 Mother - age 24 Father - age 33 2 boys - ages 2, 4 months 1 girl - age 1 Originally from Harvey, LA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	Barrett Family of 3 ID # 0707-200 date posted July 31, 2007 Mother - age 24 2 boys - ages 8, 3 Originally from Chalmette, LA Presently living with family members in Tyler, TX TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	Dorsey Family of 3 ID # 0707-201 date posted July 31, 2007 Mother - age 25 1 boy - age 3 1 girl - age 7 Originally from New Orleans, LA Presently living in Houston, TX TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	Martin Family of 1 ID # 0707-202 date posted August 01, 2007 Male - age 53 Originally from La Place, LA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	Williams Family of 3 ID # 0707-203 date posted August 01, 2007 Father - age 22 2 boys - ages 1, 9 months Originally from Violet, LA Presently living in Tyler, TX TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	Smith Family of 5 ID # 0707-205 date posted August 02, 2007 Mother - 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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	Brown Family of 3 ID # 0707-206 date posted August 02, 2007 Mother - age 51 Father - age 43 1 boy - age 25 Originally from New Orleans, LA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	Amos Family of 4 ID # 0707-207 date posted August 04, 2007 Mother - age 23 3girls - ages 5 months, 2, 3 Originally from Carencro, LA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	Williams Family of 3 ID # 0707-209 date posted August 05, 2007 Mother - age 43 1 boy - age 19 1 girl - age 13 Originally from New Orleans, LA Presently living in Polit Point, TX TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	Williamson Family of 4 ID # 0707-210 date posted August 05, 2007 Mother - age 33 Father - age 53 2 boys - ages 11, 10 Originally from Violet, LA Presently living in Tyler, TX TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	Ferrand Family of 5 ID # 0707-211 date posted August 06, 2007 Mother - 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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	Scott Family of 2 ID # 0707-212 date posted August 07, 2007 Mother - age 21 1 boy - age 1 Originally from Lafitte, LA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	Thompson Family of 3 ID # 0707-213 date posted August 07, 2007 Wife - age 22 Husband - age 23 Uncle - age 47 Originally from Biloxi, MS TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	Scott Family of 2 ID # 0707-214 date posted August 09, 2007 Mother - age 21 1 boy - age 1 Originally from Lafitte, LA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	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 Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	Williams Family of 6 ID # 0707-216 date posted August 10, 2007 Mother - age 45 3 boys - ages 20, 15, 2 2 girls - ages 17, 10 months Originally from Irvington, AL TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	Campbell Family of 1 ID # 0707-217 date posted August 10, 2007 Female - age 26 Originally from New Orleans, LA Presently living with a family member in Houston, TX TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	Narcisse Family of 2 ID # 0707-218 date posted August 11, 2007 Mother - age 36 1 boy - age 11 Originally from New Orleans, LA Presently living in San Antonio, TX TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	McGinn Family of 2 ID # 0707-219 date posted August 13, 2007 Wife - age 56 Husband - age 62 Originally from Metairie, LA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	Parker Family of 4 ID # 0707-220 date posted August 13, 2007 Mother - age 38 Father - age 39 2 boys - age 6, 7 months Originally from New Orleans, LA Presently living in Euless, TX TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	Bourne Family of 3 ID # 0707-221 date posted August 13, 2007 Mother - age 44 1 boy - age 13 1 girl - age 2 Originally from New Orleans, LA Presently living in Houston, TX TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	Mark Family of 3 ID # 0707-222 date posted August 14, 2007 Mother - age 25 2 girls - age 7, 4 Originally from Bogalusa, LA Presently living in Union City, GA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	Madina Family of 1 ID # 0707-223 date posted August 15, 2007 Female - age 50 Presently living in Charlotte, NC TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	Hall Family of 2 ID # 0707-224 date posted August 15, 2007 Husband - age 43 Wife - age 33 Originally from Dequincy, LA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	Douglas Family of 6 ID # 0707-225 date posted August 15, 2007 Mother - age 34 Father - age 29 4 boys - ages 16, 9, 2, 16 Originally from Kenner, LA Presently living in Cincinnati, OH TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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..
	Keller Family of 4 ID # 0707-227 date posted August 16, 2007 Mother - age 37 3 boys - ages 17, 12, 3 Originally from New Orleans, LA Presently living in Lithonia, GA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	Bickham Family of 1 ID # 0707-228 date posted August 17, 2007 Female - age 46 Originally from New Orleans, LA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	Murray Family of 2 ID # 0707-230 date posted August 20, 2007 Mother - age 37 1 girl - age 19 Originally from Raceland, LA Presently living with family members in Kingwood, TX TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	House Family of 3 ID # 0707-231 date posted August 21, 2007 Mother - age 35 Father - age 51 1 boy - age 18 Originally from Kenner, LA Presently living in Oklahoma City, OK TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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.
	Pierre Family of 1 ID # 0707-232 date posted August 21, 2007 Female - age 44 Originally from New Orleans, LA TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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
	Waller Family of 4 ID # 0707-233 date posted August 23, 2007 Mother - age 34 Father - age 39 2 girls - ages 2, 1 Originally from Biloxi, MS Presently living in Gulfport, MS TRAGEDY - Hurricane Katrina Adopt this family ... click here!	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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