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Singleton
Family of 7
ID # 0808-101 Mother - age
41
6 girls - age 11, 13, 16, 21, 20, 19, 7 months
Originally from Westwego, LA
Presently living in
O'Fallon, Missouri
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: We
were in la when the storm hit we did not have a way out
think god a friend gave us her van it was 13 of us in one
van we had no money for food or a place to stay we slept
in a gas station cause we could not make it far the
weather was unbearable but we kept traveling to we made it
out the state we had a new born baby with us at the time a
friend of ours who was staying with us it was horrible no
food milk or pampers for the baby.
Items Needed: beds,
food, sheets, towel, clothes, cleaning supplies, yard
tools, lawnmower, van fixed ,new tires, brakes, |
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Lawson
Family of 2
ID # 0808-102 Daughter
- age 32
Mother - age 59 (heart problems)
Originally from New Orleans, LA
Presently living in
Houston, Texas
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: I
am requesting help because I feel we are stuck. My fiancé
just was laid off from his job which isn't the problem we
were stranded here in Texas by someone that I had staying
in my home. Her family made plans to bring some gas so we
can fill up there car so they could get out of the
disaster. But instead to different cars came rushed us off
and we could not even leave a number or tell them what was
going on we had to just leave. My fiancé and I was going
to stay with his sister in Shreveport until we figured out
what to do. One of the other passengers who did not have
anything to do with the plans we had set up with the
person driving us. She decided that she didn't want to
drive to Shreveport so we agreed to just ride to Texas to
keep confusion down. I assumed that we would be able to go
to there houses because here family was here. Little did
we know we were being put out of the vehicle and was told
this is as far as we can take you and we had to get out.
We didn't know where we were but I was able to get in
touch with a friend and he was able to find us. After
finally getting an apartment and waiting on the money from
my loss from the storm and unknown to me the person that I
had living with me who only had some clothes for her and
her kids and a few nick nack items used my address and
collected the money on my apartment and received over 8000
dollars that should have come to me. I have been fighting
this with no results.
Items Needed: My
family is truly in need of a big break. We would like to
relocate to Cleveland, Ohio to restart our life. I am grateful
to everything that Houston has done so far but this is
just like the area we were uprooted from. I would love to
have someone get us into an apartment and help my husband
find a good job. He has his Class C CDL license and it
never takes him long to get money coming in. We just need
that break so we can finally start trying to get our life
together.
Additional Comments:
I would appreciate any information towards helping me get
to Cleveland, Ohio. Thank You God Bless |
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Bauer
Family of 5
ID # 0808-103 Mother
- age 37
Father - age 38
2 girl - 17, 5
1 boy - 11 (asthma, dyslexia, learning disorder)
Originally from
Kiln, Mississippi
Presently living in FEMA Trailer!
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: Katrina
damaged our Home I had all of the material to fix it with
but now some of the material has gone bad because my
husband works six and seven days a week and I can only due
so much by myself I need help repairing my home mostly
labor help and some material. I will help do any labor
that needs to be done and I will help buy all of the
material that I can. I would just like to get home out of
this FEMA trailer PLEASE HELP US GET HOME!
Items Needed: LABOR
HELP! And Some building materials like rafters and
plywood. I have everything else including the tools PLEASE
SEND HELP!
Additional Comments:
PLEASE HELP US GET HOME! I WILL HELP EVERY STEP OF THE
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Bennett
Family of 3
ID # 0808-104Grandmother
- age 78
(Diabetic, Aortic Aneurysm)
Grandfather - age 78
(Heart Condition, Quad Bypass)
Grandson - age 34
(asthma, diabetic, blind in right eye)
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living with grandson in Tampa, Florida!
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: Mr and Mrs Bennett Lost
Everything in Hurricane Katrina and Rita. They currently
are living with their grandson John Burke in Tampa,
Florida. Mr Burke is their caregiver and has provided them
with everything they needed to start over. He really
deserves a vacation and an award.
Items Needed:
The Bennett's could use anything. Clothes, Pots and Pans,
Hobby Materials, Etc. Their Grandson could use a vacation
and/or something for his relaxation.
Additional Comments:
Thank you for your help.
This was submitted by
the Bennett's son. What a special story. |
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Sampson
Family of 3
ID # 0808-105Mother
- age 32
1 girl - age 10
1 boy - age 3
Originally from
Biloxi, MS
Presently living in Biloxi, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: During Hurricane Katrina, I
worked during the storm at my job in a hospital. I stuck
with my duties of my job, helping people in need. During
this time, I assisted my family with what resources I
could spare. Driving my mother, who has an adopted child
and whom is disabled, around to places she need to go, my
car was in need of repair and maintenance. Upon returning
to my home I found that my home had suffered damage.
Running low on available funds I have found it hard to
stand on my feet financially. After Federal Agencies
inspected my house I received little funds to properly
repair my home. Currently I work two jobs while raising my
two children Amari and Jaylon as a single mother without
the support form others. The damages to my home included a
badly mangled roof, out of date appliances, cracked
windows, and poorly running car. I struggle to make ends
meet month to month and now am currently seeking a third
job and have enrolled in college for the first time. I
hope this experience and the challenge from forces not in
my control can help me to make a better life for me and my
children.
Items Needed:
reliable transportation, new windows, a few newer
appliances |
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Dings
Family of 1
ID # 0808-106Young
Man - age 20
From -
Syracuse, New York
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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The mother of
this young man wrote this and submitted it to us - we feel
like this family needs some answers - thought we should
post it to see if there is help or medical advice someone
could give.
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of my Experience: My son Robert went to Katrina
to help out after hurricane . he went with a friend and
his family he was there 3 to 4 weeks .He did roofing and
picked up debris on side of road. He slept in a tent on
ground. When he came home he had 2nd & 3rd degree sun burns. He
healed from burns about 3to4 weeks after being home. Then
one day he went looking for a job on his bike next thing a
man was at my door he brought my son home. He said Robert
was in middle of the street trying to get him self and his
bike out of road. That was first time this happened. After
that it started happening more& more . WE went to
doctor after doctor . No one had a clue what was going on
and they still don't. For almost 3 years i have been
watching my son basically desinagrate. About 3 weeks ago
they told me he was going to DIE!. There is still no diagnoses
.I have been trying to contact talk shows news papers and
other hospital. I cant get any help. IT ALMOST SEEMS
LIKE SOMEONE IS HIDING SOMETHING .Not fair to go help out
and become a victim and no one wants to know
anything. There's much more but I am going to the hospital
.Thank you for listening.
Items Needed: I would
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Scott
Family of 1
ID # 0808-107Young
man - age 33
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Dallas, TX
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: I am not able to afford my
Bills and is in Desperate need of help finically
Items Needed: A
bedroom set Dinette set and house hold items
Additional Comments:
I do work I am trying to continue the purchase of my vehicle
and pay my water bill, gas bill carnite, medical
bills any many other bills. |
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Waltman
Family of 5
ID # 0808-108Mother
- age 40
3 girls - 14, 12, 8
1 boy - 16
Originally from
Biloxi, MS
Presently living in Biloxi, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience:
Well, right now, we are
homeless. We are up here at St. Jude's Children's
Hospital. My oldest daughter is battling
cancer. My other children are in Mississippi with
family and friends. I have applied for a Habitat
Home and was denied due to the increase of insurance
rates. So we are seeking different housing options.
Items Needed:
clothing, linens, cookware, household items.
Any help you can provide
is greatly appreciated. |
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Chaney
Family of 5
ID # 0808-109Mother
- age 29
Father - age 28
2 girls - ages 3, 1
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Clinton, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: My daughter is in need of
assistance with child care. She is a hard working
individual working to help others. The program in which
she has both of her children is about to close on 7/25/08
without any notice until today. If you can assist this
family with either some resources for child assistance or monetary
donations to help this family I would really
appreciate it. Our major concern is the 1 year old because
at some point very soon we are in the process of trying to
enroll the 3 year old into a Pre-K school program. Any
assistance will help.
Thanking you in advance
Items Needed:
Assistance with child care funding so that the parents can
continue to work. This a new couple trying ensure a proper
living and family environment to support these two
beautiful children. The family has struggled to get back
on their feet since Katrina and up until now they were
beginning to see the light. Please help this family if
only for a short time. May God Bless All of You.
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Ross
Family of
4
ID # 0808-110Mother
- age 47
Father - age 52
1 girl - age 11
1 boy - age 3 weeks
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in Irving, TX
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: MY
DISASTER EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN VERY STRESSFUL. I WAS EMPLOYED
FOR THE STATE OF LA AT THE TIME OF THE HURRICANES BUT NOW
I SETTLED FOR A WAREHOUSE JOB. I AM UNDER DEEP DEPRESSION
DUE TO ALL OF THIS. MY FAMILY MEMBERS WERE ALL SCATTERED
AND I DO MAKE VISITS BUT I AM UNABLE TO GO NOW. EVEN
THOUGH I MADE VISITS IT IS SO DEPRESS TO GO THERE. I WAS
ABLE TO GET AROUND, ASSIST MY CHILDREN, WORK AT A BETTER
ENVIRONMENT BUT NOW I AM BLESS TO BE WORKING BUT THE BILLS
ARE OVERWHELMING TO WHERE I CANNOT BUY FOR ME NOR MY GRAND
DAUGHTER.
Items Needed: I AM IN
NEED OF FOOD, CLOTHING, SCHOOL CLOTHING, MEDICAL ATTENTION
IN WHICH I MAY NEED SURGERY. I ALSO NEED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
WHAT EVERY THERE IS TO ASSIST US WITH IS A BLESSING. I am
being honest, I do work but with the full rental payments
kicking in, it is getting hard. I need surgery but I am
scared, I am asking for prayers. I need assistance with my
new grandson whom was born on August 8, 2008 which has a
hole in his heart but by the great works of GOD he is fine
right now. He is not in the hospital but the doctors want
to monitor him for six months to see if the whole will
close hopefully not a surgery. I am trying in all my might
to assist my son with that situation. I need food items
and clothing, linen and cookware. I also needs some
cleaning items. I am still struggling but getting by and
hope that you can assist me. I have taken my grandchild
due to the mother, my daughter not handling her business
in New Orleans. She has three more that I would dearly
love to get her but not financially able. I really hope
you can assist me.
Additional Comments:
I am thankful for this website and hope that someone
understand what is going on with me. I really do need the
assistance, and is trying hard to keep on focusing for
good. Please someone assist me. Thank you very much in
advance. |
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Henderson
Family of
5
ID # 0808-111Mother
- age 21
Father - age 22
2 girls - ages 1, 2
1 boy - age 3 weeks
Originally from
Harvey, LA
Presently living in Dallas, TX
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: This family is in need of
assistance with everything right now. She and her
boyfriend lives together and just had a 3 week old baby
boy whom has a hole in his heart. He is fine, not in the
hospital but is monitored for 6 months hopefully it closes
and not needing an operation. She works at Wal-Mart but is
on maternity leave and her baby father is trying very hard
to assist her. It is hard for him to get a job without a
diploma and is seeking for employment everyday. I the baby
grandmother is assisting in everyway that I can. I send my
son resume online to different companies for employment.
He fixes on automobiles to help in everyway that he can.
My daughter has been to the doctor for depression and was
prescribed some depression medication.
Items Needed: They
need everything, clothing, baby food, milk, pampers,
household furniture, bedding clothes (linens), household
items. They are really trying and with the grace of GOD I
assist them in all ways that I can. I cannot afford to
lose my apartment but went to a program that needed me to
be present for 4 weeks twice a week and completed in for
the assistance with rental. Whatever you can do for me and
my family we will be grateful for it.
Submitted by the Mother
in Law - (They are truly in need) |
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Pacely
Family of
4
ID # 0808-112Mother
- age 30
Father - age 26
1 girl - age 8
1 boy - age 2 months
Originally from
Harvey, LA
Presently living Balch Springs, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: I am a survivor and have been trying
to adjust to living in a city where I feel not wanted and
so far away from home. I would love to go home but
facing reality it would not be smart look at the cost of
living and schools and jobs, the list goes on. I don't
need much assistance just a little bit. I am not trying to
get much but things such as a job after I give birth to my
son or a reliable stay at home job that will enable me to
watch my baby myself. I don't really trust anyone in Texas
to watch him because their are so many individuals that
hurt babies and I just can't take that chance. I have a
eight year old daughter and being doing my best with my
husband that has been discriminated against and for that
reason he has been between jobs and we have been
struggling for far too long. I have faith in God and
really believe we are coming threw a break threw it just
seems as if we keep moving backwards and not forwards. I
appreciate whatever can be assisted with but since I am 8
moths pregnant I can't exactly go get a job but I would be
glad to have a job not to mention help with work on my
vehicle last a reliable babysitter that when I do go to
work I will not have that to worry about getting a phone
call that will say he has been harmed. My daughter is old
enough to tell me if someone hurts her but my son won't be
therefore I am just worried. Thank You for any assistance.
Items Needed:
clothing, linen, cookware, yard tools, baby clothing, and
job assistance, child care.
Additional Comments:
I appreciate any and everything that is given too me and
my family. May God bless You! |
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Sommerville
Family of
2
ID # 0808-113
Mother
- age 51
Father - age 50
Originally from
Chalmette, LA
Presently living Austin, TX
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: Louisiana Couple Finds Shelter
with Cancer Society Staffer
Debbie and Tom
Sommerville lost their seven-year-old daughter to cancer
less than two years ago, lost their home to Hurricane
Cindy last month and lost everything else to Hurricane
Katrina just three weeks ago. They joined staffer La.
Tonya King's church, a refuge in the aftermath of the
storm. Tonya has most certainly Outdone herself. After
working Labor Day weekend at an Austin shelter for
Hurricane Katrina evacuees, La. Tonya and her mother, Jean
King, decided to open their home to a Louisiana couple who
had lost Everything in one horrific night.
In a tragic prelude to
their own Hurricane Katrina story, Tom and Debbie
Sommerville lost their seven-year-old daughter Clair, to
an inoperable brain tumor in January of 2003.Clair endured
a series of surgeries and treatments, and was the youngest
person to ever undergo Gamma Knife surgery. Debbie says
the American Cancer Society volunteers at the hospital
held her together. "I don't know how we would have
made it without their support." At the time of
Clair's diagnosis, Tom and Debbie were dating. "Tom
first proposed to Clair and asked her if he could marry
me," says Debbie.
Clair's challenging
request for the Make-A-Wish Foundation was to ride Shamu,
the whale. "I almost passed out," Debbie
recalls. The family was picked up in a limo and driven to
the airport where Clair was allowed to sit in the cockpit
on the flight to Sea World in San Diego. Clair swam in the
tank with the dolphins and actually did get to ride Shamu.
Following the trip to San Diego, the tumor came back
aggressively. With the help of a hospice organization, Tom
and Debbie tried to make the most of Clair's last days.
"Clair was a giving, loving, unselfish child,"
says Debbie. "She was always worried about somebody
else." Clair had three main questions. If something
happened to her, who would take care of her mother would
she need to take off her roller blades at the gates of St.
Peter and was there a McDonald's in heaven. "Tom
promised her before she took her last breath that he would
take care of me and she didn't have to worry about
Me," says Debbie. "With that, she smiled and
closed her eyes and passed away." That spring,
Clair's friends carried a banner with her name on it at a
local Relay for Life event.
Tale of two hurricanes
In August, Hurricane
Cindy destroyed Tom and Debbie Sommerville's 250- year-old
home near New Orleans. The couple was temporarily living
with a relative when Hurricane Katrina arrived a few weeks
later. When it looked like everyone needed to evacuate,
Debbie's father refused to leave and Tom was working at a
truck stop to help others get gasoline for their travel
away from the area. Finally, Tom returned home, but it was
too late to evacuate. When the hurricane hit, it was
catastrophic.
"We had no idea of
the force of the tidal surge," says Debbie.
Within 15 minutes, the
water was already up to the attic in the two- story home.
"When the eye came, everything just stopped dead and
things just fell to the ground. All night, it had been
pounding, pounding, pounding -- and then all of a sudden,
silence. Then I noticed the water coming up through the
floor." The Sommerville's, Debbie's father, and her
father's girlfriend had fled to the attic and were now
trapped there. Tom tried a crow bar, a hammer, a
screwdriver, even a bed railing, but could not ram through
the wall in the attic to get to the outside. "I
promised God that if he got us of this, the first dry
land, the first church I came to, I'd get on my knees and
thank him," says Debbie. Then Tom remembered there
was a sledge hammer on the porch. A former Navy diver, Tom
swam downward into the house, past the floating furniture
in the living room, and onto the porch to retrieve the
five- pound mallet. Arriving back in the attic, he knocked
a hole in the wall and the four climbed out onto the roof.
Several boats drove by while Tom yelled and tried to flag
them down. Finally, a neighbor stopped and took them
aboard. Sadly, the Sommerville's dog, a large shepherd
mix, had to be left behind. "He started swimming
after us, and I told him to go back on the roof and stay,
and he did. He got back on the roof and sat there and
watched us go."
What would you take in
your duffle bag at a time like this?
In a small duffle bag,
the Sommerville's had placed a few of the items most
precious to them, including family photos, a large family
bible, and the urn with Clair's ashes in it. The couple
was taken to the partially submerged four-story court
house. The boat just drove right into the first floor.
Debbie stayed in an upper floor of the court house that
night while Tom returned in a boat to help retrieve people
from rooftops. "The bravest woman I ever saw was
having a baby and had to have a C-section right there in
the hallway," Debbie recalls. "There were no
medical supplies, no anesthesia. The woman named her baby
Katrina." With only the duffle bag in tow, Tom and
Debbie Sommerville were taken to several temporary
different shelters and ultimately ended up at an Austin
shelter where they met our staffer, Patient Advocate La.
Tonya King, who spent all of Labor Day weekend
volunteering at the shelter. When La. Tonya and members of
her church arrived Sunday morning at the shelter to ask if
anyone wanted to go to church, the Sommerville's were
among the first to volunteer. A promise was a promise you
know. When that particular Austin shelter was going to be
shut down and the Sommerville's were told they would be
moved to a larger shelter, they were tearful and told
La.Tonya's mother that they just couldn't stand another
relocation. Jean King did not hesitate. "I was
brought up that if someone needs help, you do what you
can. I just didn't give it a thought." And so, it was
how the Somerville's came to live with Jean and La. Tonya
King. Since Labor Day. Tom found a maintenance job and the
couple moved into their own apartment last Thursday. Of
La. Tonya and Jean King's generosity, Debbie says,
"It's nothing I'll ever forget, I'll tell you that.
They're remarkable people." She adds, "You know,
they say everything's big in Texas and the people in Texas
sure do have the biggest hearts in the world.
Items Needed:
mostly we need a car and some financial help and a
dentist. we are deeply thankful for the blessings
GOD has given us and we would be in better shape If we
weren't all disabled because of Katrina. My back was hurt real
bad while helping rescue other people during the storm and
I and my wife and my brother all have PTSD and suffer from
depression. though we are getting better.
Additional
Comments: I try to give my testimony on how GOD
saved us and still protects us as long as we all have
FAITH. |
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Lynch
Family of 7
ID # 0808-114Mother
- age 36
3 girls - ages 11, 10, 10 months
3 boys - ages 15, 9, 3
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living Houston, TX
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: When I decided I should leave
because the hurricane was going to be worse than I had
thought was Sunday morning at 3 am. I got up and started
pacing things for 3days which was all I thought I would be
gone. I had no idea that early morning that the next
morning my whole life would change forever. We stayed in a
hotel for three days and then found out we could not go
home for another 6weeks so me and my kids, (my mom and
step dad came with us) we all went to a shelter in
northern Mississippi and stayed there for a month with
about 300 other people. It is hard to think back at how
horrible it was at that time, one day you are going to
work and the next day you think you will be home in 3 or 4
days and your life has been altered forever.
I have had a hard time
since then, but have tried my best to put the pieces back
together. I recently got a job about a month ago and I am
trying to put everything back together. We just moved out
of a fema trailer 3 months ago into an apartment and I am
still trying to replace things I lost 3years ago. I have a
fear of going to live back in my home town, cause just
like now they are preparing for another storm and I can
never go through that again. I have to be strong because I
have children and you have to hold it together for them
but it is hard sometimes. I am signing up for the Angel
Tree because it is hard to keep a home and everything
going, (especially with the economy costs rising) and then
to think of Christmas is very stressful, I am really just
keeping my head above the water now. My goal is to pursue
a higher education at night that way I will not have to be
concerned in life if there is ever a catastrophe of any
kind where I live now, I would not have to have that
pressure on me of starting over again and how could I do
it. I appreciate this site and what it does for those in
need and hopefully next year I can be someone adopting a family
in need instead of needing someone to help me.
God bless you all and I
pray for those still living in the gulf areas for these
future storms that are coming in the next week.
Items Needed: Clothes
for my kids, I still have not gotten cookware yet, I have
a big pot and a fry pan deep cooker, also plates and bowls
and cups, and utensils, I have gotten some plastic ones
from Wal-Mart for the time being. those things are very
much in need at my house. I pretty much keep the supplies
up for my home like cleaning supplies with the budget I am
on from my income at work, its just those other essentials
that we are getting by with the very minimum.
Additional Comments:
thank you and God bless you to anyone who is trying to
help other in need, I pray that God's favor and blessings
will be upon you and never leave. |
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Williams
Family of
6
ID # 0808-115Mother
- age 29
2 girls - ages 8, 13
2 boys - ages 3, 12
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living Houston, TX
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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Details of my Experience:
MOTHER OF 4 SCHOOL AGE
KIDS AND CURRENTLY NOT WORKING. TRYING TO GET BACK ON MY
FEET. AS A SINGLE MOTHER ITS VERY HARD. ANYTHING WILL
HELP.
Items Needed: CLOTHING,
SHOES, HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES, FURNITURE
Additional Comments:
GOD BLESS YOU |
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Milton
Family of
4
ID # 0808-116Mother
- age 31
Father - age 43
2 girls - ages 6, 13
Originally from
Pascagoula, MS
Presently Pascagoula, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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Details of my Experience:
We are still
repairing our home, FEMA trailer out front. The house is
not in my husbands name so no grant money. We were at home
during the storm. I had to put a life jacket on my
youngest. we got 3ft in the house and our house is 3ft off
the ground. Others on the same street got up to 8ft. We
lost all home furnishings and lots of memories. We Have
one room finished. We our under a mandatory evacuation as
of now. I have no money or way to go. please pry we don't
get any rising water.
Items Needed:
I need small
office clothes and size 6 shoes and I a car that does
break down more than it goes. It was all I could afford
after the storm. The boys need bedroom furniture and
fixtures. They have clothes and toys. They are so ready to
have their own rooms. My sister gave me and my husband a
bedroom suit and coverings. At least that's one less
thing. What I rally need is a steady job and a way to get
there on time. Lately I just feel so hopeless. |
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Bradley
Family of
1
ID # 0808-117Mother
- age 47
Originally from
Long Beach, MS
Presently Cleveland, Ohio
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: 3
years after Katrina where I lost my apartment, vehicle and
job where I was employed with MR/DD-South MS Regional
Center; I still do not have a permanent job nor a home or
vehicle. I do have the comfort that the Lord will make a
way but it still gets hard sometime especially around this
time of year.
Currently I'm living with friends
in a home that is about to be foreclosed; so I do not know
how long I will be here. Both my friend are currently
seeking SSI, and workmen compensation but who knows how
long that will take.
Items Needed:
I could use some
winter clothing like coat, office attire, winter boots
etc. I currently have some sort of medical with Metro
Health systems. Any other financial assistance would be
appreciate. I am currently collecting unemployment but
only receive $10.00 food stamps. |
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Taylor
Family of
2
ID # 0808-118Mother
- age 37
1 girl - ages 14
Originally from
Long Beach, MS
Presently Long Beach, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: We went through a traumatic
experience with Katrina and now Gustav. We lived in
a FEMA trailer which has caused me extreme breathing
problems and chronic bronchitis because of the high levels
fumes in it. I am a single parent and have job but it is
very hard being a single parent. Every month we are
getting disconnect notices for water or electricity. I
have a wonderful daughter and would like to help her have
a nice Christmas and we also need household items. Thank
you and God bless.
Items Needed: Clothes,
household items, we are not picky anything is greatly
appreciated.
Additional Comments: We
have applied twice but did not get selected. Please
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Richard
Family of
7
ID # 0808-119Mother
- age 33
Father - age 41
4 girls - ages 2, 7, 12, 13
1 boy - age 10
Originally from
Biloxi, MS
Presently Perkinston, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: When
we were visiting my husband's parents in St. Martin MS in
July of 2005 I went into pre-term labor and lost a baby 5
months into my pregnancy. We buried her in a cemetery on
the coast. We returned to north Louisiana, gave up our
house, and moved down there to be near his parents and our
baby's gravesite. He was about to start Casino school and
his parents were letting us stay with them while we got on
our feet. Katrina hit about 6 weeks later and we all
stayed together in a shelter in DIBERVILLE. When it was
over, everything was gone. 22 feet of water overtook the
neighborhood and collapsed the house. The whole
neighborhood was wiped out. The kids and I had to go back
to north Louisiana while Michael figured out what to do
for us. We stayed with an elderly friend who took us in
and I enrolled the kids in a school there. He got his
retirement check from previous job early and bought a
camper for us to stay in. Fema at the time couldn't help
us much because though we were part of the household, we
were a separate family and we were forced to go our
separate ways. There was no room at his brother's house
for the kids and I, and he took in his parents. We were
the first ones back on the property with our camper. We
helped his parents recover, Michael did the wiring of
power poles, and cleaning out the sewer grinder pumps and
rewiring those and we all helped to make the land livable.
Fema did help us some about 5 months later which enabled
us to move a camper up to some land his parents bought in
Stone county. We didn't get anymore help after that and we
purchased a ratty double wide with a tax return and had it
moved up here. It's got a lot of potential and we thought
we could fix it up sooner than it has been. It was in bad
shape so we gutted it and stayed in our camper the next
2.5 years with 5 kids. We finally couldn't take it anymore
and moved our stuff into the gutted out doublewide and
hung blankets up for walls and did some quick plumbing to
make it functional to live in.
Items Needed:
I would just
really like to get insulation, wiring, ductwork and
sheetrock up before winter comes. The rest of the stuff
will come in time and isn't necessary for being
comfortable in here. Michael does all the work himself.
Everything from plumbing to wiring, to replacing the
floors and putting on the roof.
Additional Comments:
I am just
grateful to see a site like this, even if we can't find
help I'm very happy that some Katrina victims have found
help. It's been 3 years, but some of us are still living
Katrina every day of our lives.
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Feaster
Family of
6
ID # 0808-120Mother
- age 31
Father - age 36
2 girls - ages 9, 15
1 boy - age 7
1 niece - age 10
Originally from
Picayune, MS
Presently Picayune, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: After
being evicted from my home when Katrina hit. I located to
my brother in laws, then to a rental unit. While
renting I was saving for a down payment on a new home, in
which we managed to buy in aug 2006. We went through a lot
when we returned home from Katrina, from moving our 4bd/rm
3 ba hm to 3 different locations (60 mile radius) by using
2 reg size 1500 Chevy trucks, due to no storage and truck
rentals. My husband has an hour commute to and from work
to New Orleans, since there are no jobs were we live that
will support our family we commute to where the pay is
decent. With the gas prices rising and the low economy, My
work has slowed down tremendously, from cleaning 5-7 homes
weekly to 1 home a week. My husband is a very hard devoted
working man, likes to stay busy at work, he can manage 4-6
cars at the same time, unfortunately his employer seems to
keep him at 30 hrs a week, so he will be applying for a
second job as soon as he can get back to work. GUSTAV
isn't helping matters, we are now spending money on
evacuating yet another storm. We are barely living
paycheck to paycheck plus my husbands out of work this
week, we were suppose to pay our mortgage this week. This
is extremely upsetting when you have honest willing
capable hard working people who want to work and love what
they do and the work is just not there...... what do I do?
Just keep moving forward, However is Wells Fargo going to
care that we had to evacuate and cant pay our mortgage?
they are about to foreclose on us, I'm sure. I am
asking you and reaching out for a hand up in our time in
need. I don't know where to go from here and I am
struggling for the words to get through this. I am
pleading with you that if you are capable and will please
open your hearts to help us through this. I am humbled,
and beaten and don't have any where else to turn. Please
help me save our home and our family. I can't imagine how
devastating it would be to lose our home and what we have
made together. I am seriously not asking for cash, but
that you can help in any way, with our mortgage. We have
never had much money, but we have managed to provide for
our children.
Items Needed:
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Brewer
Family of
2
ID # 0808-121Mother
- age 43
1 girl - age 16
Originally from
Pass Christian, MS
Presently Saucier, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: SINCE
HURRICANE KATRINA EVERYTHING IS SO DIFFERENT. I SOMETIMES
FEEL LIKE THERE IS ONLY SURVIVAL MODE, AND LIFE AS I KNEW
IT WILL NEVER BE A REALITY. I AM FAR FROM HOPELESS BUT I
DO HAVE MY DAYS WHEN I ASK GOD TO LET ME UNDERSTAND THE
LESSON HE MUST BE TRYING TO TEACH ME. I DO BELIEVE IN GODS
PLAN FOR ME AND MY DAUGHTER, I FEEL THIS HAS BEEN A TEST
OF FAITH.
WE LIVED WITH MY EX-SISTER-IN-LAW
AFTER THE STORM THEN A FEMA TRAILER UNTIL FEB. 2006. I THE
SIGNED WHAT I THOUGHT WAS A LEGAL CONTRACT TO BUY A HOUSE
FROM A LADY. THIS HOME HAD NO HEAT AND AIR, MISSING
WINDOWS, JUST A LOT OF DAMAGE I THOUGHT I COULD FIX. I
KEPT TELLING MYSELF IT WOULD TAKE TIME BUT I COULD DO IT.
THEN ON JUNE 15,2007, I FOUND OUT I HAD THE EARLY STAGES
OF CERVICAL CANCER AND NEEDED SURGERY. I HAD BEEN WORKING
TWO JOBS TO SUPPORT MY DAUGHTER AND FIX THE HOUSE. I WAS
OUT OF WORK FOR ELEVEN WEEKS. DURING THIS TIME I MET THE
FAMILY OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF GULFPORT, I LOVE THIS
CHURCH AND THE PEACE I FELT WHEN I STARTED ATTENDING WAS
AWESOME!!! MY GRANDSON AND MY DAUGHTER LOVE FBC ALSO.
I HAVE SINCE WENT BACK TO WORK,
BUT NOW WE ARE HOMELESS AGAIN. THE HOUSE AND LAND WERE
SOLD TO ME ILLEGALLY. I PAID NOTES AND DID REPAIRS FOR TWO
YEARS BEFORE I FOUND OUT THIS PERSON WAS TOLD SHE COULD
NOT SEPERATE THE PROPERTY AND SELL IT. I REALLY DON'T KNOW
WHAT I WILL DO NEXT. WE ARE STAYING WITH MY DAUGHTER FOR
NOW BUT I CAN'T STAY HERE FOREVER.
Items Needed:
WHAT I NEED
MOST IS PRAYER. PRAYER THAT I WILL FIND A PLACE WE CAN
CALL HOME AND BE ABLE TO RELAX ONCE IN A WHILE. |
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Griffin
Family of
7
ID # 0808-122Mother
- age 32 (deaf)
5 girls - ages 10, 8, 3 year old twins and 2
Grandmother - age 54
Originally from
Lake Charles, LA
Presently Lake Charles, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: We
were staying in New Orleans when we was hit, then came to
Lake Charles Louisiana to stay with my mother in her 2
bedroom house and then we were hit again and my mothers
house got damages and it was no living conditions for us
to stay there because we have kids and mother and daughter
have heart conditon.3 years later they were suppose to be
finishing rebuilding the house but they didn't so we are
stuck in the hotel till Fema find us a temp. place
Items Needed:
Clothing, liens
and school uniforms and a lot of household item.
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James
Family of
6
ID # 0808-123Mother
- age 51
Father - age 52
3 girls - ages 6, 4, 2
1 boy - age 20
Originally from
Theodore, AL
Presently Theodore,AL
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: I
need help with medical and food
Items Needed:
bed clothing book pack
shoe and food
Additional Comments:
any help especially
food will be greatly appreciated |
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Shadrick
Family of
6
ID # 0808-124Mother
- age 31
Father - age 29
1 girl - age 8
1 boy - age 3
Originally from
Kiln,MS
Presently Kiln,MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: Stayed
in a shelter in Lyman. Ms. We were hit by tornadoes during
our stay at shelter. We were asked to leave shelter after
storm due to damage. We went back home with no where else
to go. We lived off MRE's for food. My children were the
ages 5 & 3 months, and I was unable to provide food to
my baby. Some family members from Tennessee brought
formula and gas, so we could get out of here. We lived
there for about a year, but I let my daughter stay another
year with my brother since she was to scared to come back
to Mississippi. We now live back home with a leaky roof,
black mold and many other problems. We still struggle with
putting our lives back together.
Items Needed:
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Westbrook
Family of
7
ID # 0808-125Mother
- age 43
3 girls - ages 15, 6, 5
2 boys - ages 16,17
Grandfather - age 69
Originally from
Picayune, MS
Presently Picayune, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: In
the disaster we lost everything. We evacuated and the
building we went to collapsed on us. We were very lucky to
escape with our lives. I am putting all extra money into
the rebuild. Almost done with that. We are living in a
Fema cottage in the back yard so I can do work on house
every day. My dad has one room, the boys have one and me
and the three girl have the other. They are very
cramped but glad to have a roof over our heads. We had two
contractors ran off with money to fix the house now we are
doing the work ourselves. Me and the kids are learning a
lot about building a house. It is very hard.
Items Needed:
beds, all furniture,
pots, dishes, eating utensils, clothing, uniforms for
school, food about everything we have nothing for when we
return to the house. Would be happy to get any help
possible.
Additional Comments:
I am a single disabled
parent. The kids have not had a birthday or Christmas
since Katrina since all money goes into getting the house
finished before they take the cottage. We would appreciate
any help that is out there. I have always helped others
and now I am hoping to get some for us. |
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McNair
Family of
3
ID # 0808-126Mother
- age 44
2 boys - ages 17,19
Originally from
DIBERVILLE, MS
Presently DIBERVILLE, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: It's
all gone... The house, the car, furniture, clothes, and
prized possessions. All Gone. Trying to recover from any
natural disaster is the hardest thing that anyone could
imagine. Losing everything that you worked for for so long
to "Katrina" was a nightmare that we are still
trying to overcome. The housing crunch, the economy
crisis, and the recession that we are all facing makes
things ten times harder when one is having to start over.
We managed to escape the fema trailer and are now into a
rental home. I went back to work in the casino industry in
the latter part of 2006 but just recently I was laid off
due to the slow economy. Nevertheless, once again it is
holiday time. It is so depressing to me. I have been
looking for work but it is so hard to find. I feel like
this is a huge nightmare that has lasted too, too, too
long. I hope things get better soon. I just do not know
how much longer I can deal with this situation. I feel so
bad for my neighbors in Texas getting hit by Gustav. The
recovery process is so long. My son is in high school and
works a little here and there in a local restaurant
bussing tables. My nephew works in a restaurant also but
is struggling to get full time. Employers do not want to
hire full time because they have to pay insurance. They
want you to be available for any shift and they do not
want to pay anything. It is impossible to hold 2 jobs when
you have to be avail. all day for 1. The cost of living
here has risen but the wages have not which is why most
people find themselves in this crunch. Help with
utilities, clothes, car maint. groceries, basic living necessities
would help us out so much. Thank-you kindly from my family
to yours and may God Bless you.
Items Needed:
We could use
curtains, maybe some blow-up air mattresses that would
make sleeping so much more comfortable than the floor.
Sheets would help as well as comforters. A complete set of
matching dishes or even pots and pans would be so
wonderful. Toilet paper, tooth paste, garbage bags, paper
towels, and shampoo are items we can never keep enough of.
School clothes would also be of great help. My son wears a
Lge. in shirts, and depending the way jeans are made a
34/34. My nephew wears about a 29/32 and a large shirt I
think. Gift cards would probably be better to give them
rather than for me to try and guess their sizes. All three
of us could probably use a haircut. I have a Chevy cavalier
1997 and it is in need of maintenance something
to do with the fuel pump. I cannot fix it right now but if
you know of anyone in the area who could look at it for me
that would be great. Any of your help would be so greatly
appreciated. If your family were in need or anyone else
for that fact my family and I would definitely PAY IT
FORWARD. Thank-you so much....
Additional Comments:
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Moreau
Family of
3
ID # 0808-127
Father - age 41
1 girl - age 17
1 boy - age 13
Originally from
Meraux, LA
Presently Meraux, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: Just
as we were getting ahead from Katrina here comes
Hurricanes Gustave and Ike. I moved from St.Bernard,
Louisiana after Katrina to get away from the Hurricanes. I
THOUGHT! Well at least the damage wasn't as severe as
Katrina but it did enough. In Baton Rouge, La. where I
moved after Katrina all we had was wind damage BUT my
Electricity went out for three weeks. This doesn't sound
too bad but believe me it cost me plenty of monies I didn't
have because of this and you guessed it FEMA did nothing
AGAIN! They say because I am a renter not owner of the
apartment and are not reimbursing for hotel expenses!
I was told to claim it
on my Homeowners Insurance, but im a renter and dont have
insurance so what now. Well let see I spent over $500 in
hotel fees after fleeing to the Houston area because of
the loss of electricity. Fuel cost was about $150 and I
had to empty my refrigerator and freezer of meats and
perishables also. I applied for food stamps but was only
given $365 which only covered a portion of the lost foods
and to put the cherry on the top, I lost my job because of
an unrelated company problem which forced me to file for
unemployment benefits. Just when things were looking up I
took a blow to the gut again from these latest storms.
Will it ever get better? Oh by the way FEMA stated I
should ask charitable organizations for help but cant seem
to find anything but this web site as usual. Thanks
Katrina Blankenship you are the best! Who would have ever
thought we would still be asking for help especially from
a Web Site called Katrina.com .
Items Needed:
Well I have can goods,
but could use perishable foods so Gift Cards would help or
Gift Certificates. We have learned a whole lot since
Katrina and one of those things is that Gift Cards from
places like Wal-Mart which offer everything from food to
clothing to fuel is the best. Target is also another which
offers everything but fuel.
Anything would help we aren't
choosy those are the easiest and best for us.
Additional Comments:
This Web Site
has been such a BIG Help! Thanks to Katrina Blankenship
for all of your dedication and hard work you have devoted
for many of us who need the help.
Who would have guessed I would be
asking for help again BUT we cant control Mother Nature.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Katrina Blankenship your my/our
Hero!
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Wyble
Family of
6
ID # 0808-128Mother
- age 30
Father - age 45
4 boys - ages 7, 9, 13, 15
Originally from
Kaplan, LA
Presently Kaplan,LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: we
was hit by gustav and ike after we moved back and rebuilt
ike took our home and everything we need help bad fema is
dragging there feet and we have nothing we need help we
are currently looking for work i need help for my babies
please help we are living with family in a 2 bedroom
apartment so there are 10 living in this one apartment i
also have a 65%blockaged in my heart so i am not really
able to work
Items Needed:
any items would
be appreciated
Additional Comments:
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we are truly needy |
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Ross
Family of
2
ID # 0808-129Mother
- age 26
1 boys - age 5
Originally from
Harvey, LA
Presently Irving, TX
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: my
son Walter and I lost our home to Katrina. When we went
back to our home, our roof was sitting on the curb in the
street. Now we are residing with my mother in Irving, TX.
Items Needed:
we both are in need of
clothing, cookware, school clothes, and some cleaning
supplies
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Trybulski
Family of
5
ID # 0808-130Mother
- age 38
Father - age 38
1 girl - age 18
2 boys - ages 2, 20
Originally from
Bay St. Louis, MS
Presently Long beach, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: I
was 7 mo. pregnant when Katrina hit. We only left because
the hospital closed. We drove up 2 days to come back to no
home. Our house was on pylons and it went over the roof,
where I was going to make my teenagers stay . Thank God I
had labor pains and they stopped. Our entire neighborhood
was gone. We lived in a tool trailer for 5 mo. The 3rd
night in our fema trailer we woke to our 5 lb baby
completely blue. we rushed him where our hospital was the
army tent od ed him. I gave him mouth to mouth while
driving 40 miles to La. Where he stayed the next 9
weeks on life support and my teenagers slept in the car.
While in Northshore PICU, FEMA took back our trailer and
gave our belongings to in laws that don't exist. Churches
helped rebuild some houses on our block and the Amish unfortunately
we missed them because we had no where to stay someone
even stole my husbands tool trailer we lived in with our
children off a job which was our lively hood. so not
only did our kids loose their thing, home school,
neighborhood and every thing that was normal. My daughter
was in a autowreck had plates, pins screws ect. and my son
fell 20 plus feet working on a 2 story house on the beach
and has the same in his right arm. last mo we
have no insurance and was DENIED THE GRANT BECAUSE we
didn't file it at the court house even though we went
through a lawyer who we paid since 1993 but he has no
paper work. I don't know where to go from here. My 3 year
old has never had a home but I think it is worse for my
older 2 to know what they don't have any more. But I thank
God every day I still have them. The baby has spent a lot
of time in the hospital for his breathing his meds are
800.00 a month sometimes and his breathing machine was one
of the things fema gave away even though I called them
every time I could from the hospital. When I asked them
for help with his medicine they gave me 12 churches to
call. we are now staying for 2 months with my brother
there are 10 people in a 3 bedroom trailer but it is
better than the shed we were in.
Items Needed:
home, clothes baby
things medical help cookware food tools household items
food linins cleaning supplies yard tools any type
Additional Comments:
we appreciate any
help. God Bless |
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Lee
Family of
3
ID # 0808-131Mother
- age 45
1 girl - age 10
1 boy - age 13
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: We
lost everything in Hurricane Katrina in 2005.We are still
in need of help. Just when I think I'm getting back on my
feet we had to leave for Hurricane Gustav. It was
mandatory that we leave the city. That made it very hard I
had to pay for gas and food, etc to travel to another city
.I am living day to day trying to make it with everything
going up sky high it is so hard. I want to thank you in
advance.
Items Needed:
I need help finically,
clothing ,shoes, school uniforms, winter coats
Additional Comments:
please email me if my
phone number is still disconnected. |
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Dimes
Family of
5
ID # 0808-132Mother
- age 32
2 girls - age 11, 2
2 boys - age 16, 7
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: I'm
a Katrina survivor and currently working things just get a
little hard sometimes. I could use help with clothing
&toys since its Christmas time. My living conditions
are fine my light bill is a little behind because the kids
were out for the summer time and it was real hot this
summer the air needed to be on.
Items Needed:
clothing, linens,
cookware & toys.
Additional Comments:
I would very much
appreciate if someone looked out for my kids during my
time of need.
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Derrick
Family of
6
ID # 0808-133Mother
- age 33
Father - age 36
2 girls - ages 4, 3
2 boys - ages 18, 6
Originally from
Wichita, KA
Presently New Wichita, KA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: We
just relocated from Michigan to Kansas for employment and
it totally fell though .So now we are struggling. We were
staying in hotels until the money ran out and now we are
in a 2 bdrm townhouse with nothing but some clothes and a
few toys.
Living conditions are horrible.
The lights don't always work in
the bathroom and the outside light is broke and there are
`bugs.
Items Needed:
Clothing , cooking
pans, food , beds , cleaning supplies, toys, yard tool
rake , broom , descent mop for kitchen, couch or loveseat
, desk , dressers traps for bugs... |
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Wilson
Family of
4
ID # 0808-134Mother
- age 37
3 girls - ages 15, 10, 9
Originally from
Atlanta, GA
Presently Atlanta, GA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: i
went through Katrina and have moved several times since,
but i have yet to really get back to being settled. i feel
like i am always trying to catch up. i work and I'm making
minimum wage which is now enough to support a family of
four. my girls are in need of underwear and shoes and
socks. with winter coming they need coats. we are still
working with limited dishes and beds. i feel like a
failure for not being further along in our recovery, but i
cant save anything because there is nothing to save.
Items Needed:
school clothes, coats,
dishes, sheets and blankets, shoes and underwear
Additional Comments:
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DeHarde
Family of
3
ID # 0808-135Mother
- age 33
Father - age 34
1 girls - age 5
Originally from
Chalmette, LA
Presently Chalmette, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: Hurricane
Katrina. We were in Chalmette Louisiana and it was a total
loss. We relocated to Southaven Mississippi. We came home
two years ago and was surprised by how bad it was still
down here. Homes are still being demolished and it just
takes a lot out of a person seeing that all around you. We
did move back like I said 2 years ago. Hubby works at the
airport and it was a 45 minute to an hour drive to work
each day. With the prices of gas it was killing us. So we
borrowed money to move to Kenner Louisiana. He is now 5
minutes from work. A month ago I started with Kidney
Stones and still dealing with that cause the stone is too
big to pass. They want me to go to the hospital but that
is very hard with a 5 year old who is in school. Then I
had a wisdom tooth go abscess on me. Also in that same
week our one car broke down. Yeah when it rains it pours.
We were late with rent and have yet to catch up with the
bills yet. Right now we are just struggling and need a
hand up. Nothing for myself or husband. My daughter is
really in need of clothing BAD. I am only worried about
her. She is growing like a weed and we just can't keep her
in clothes. We bought her two uniforms sets for school when
it started and she is already growing out of the pants.
Items Needed:
Clothing for daughter
she is 5 ad in size 8 shoes for her in size children's 13
Additional Comments:
This site and the
people on it have been God sent to us in the past and no
one can ever thank you all enough for the love hope and
prayers you give us all.
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Chambley
Family of
1
ID # 0808-136Mother
- age 40
Originally from
Winona, MS
Presently Winona, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: I
am a 40 yr old 6 month pregnant lady who lives alone. I
own my own house, but just recently lost my emergency
unemployment and have zero income. I receive $10.00 in
food stamps but recently got recertified and hope to get
more starting in November. I do not have money for
anything. I need gas in my car and money for my phone
bill. A friend recently bought me a prepaid Net10 phone
that I listed, but if she doesn't get me more minutes, I
will not have any communication via phone. My refrigerator
has gone out. I had a 25 cu ft fridge that was my mothers
and it has been the best, but I guess it has seen better
days. Also, my washer is not working. I would say that not
having a refrigerator and washer is the worst. I do not
have money to go to a laundry to clean my clothes. Because
of lack of refrigeration, I do not have the appropriate
foods for me to eat and my blood sugar is out of whack
because of it. I am being forced to eat too many
carbohydrates and not enough protein. CMI, Central
Mississippi Inc., paid my electricity bill and I had paid
my last gas bill with my last partial unemployment check.
I wrote a hot check for my water because no agencies help
with water. A friend went to my bank and covered that
check for me. I have about $4.00 in my checking account. I
have gotten some baby clothes from Mission Hope and
received clothes from Cornerstone Ministries. Mission Hope
has given me yams and string beans, for this is the only
food items that they have. I also received frozen food
from Cornerstone, but then turned around and lost it when
the refrigerator when out. I am also a manic depressant
and this situation and being pregnant doesn't help, but I
am also strong or try to be. I am stronger and better than
this and I know that things will be better. I am just
going through some growing pains. Literally! If anyone
could help me, I would be extremely grateful. I actually
need lots more help with my house, but I feel as though I
need a refrigerator and washer more right now.
Items Needed:
I need a refrigerator
and a washer. A gas card would also be nice. I also need
to be able to get supplies at Wal-Mart such as toilet
paper, paper towels, soap, detergent, etc. If you know of
an agency that could help with my water bill that would be
great. It's $36.50 a month and due on the 15th.
Additional Comments:
I have not lost my
home, I simply need some help during this rough time in my
life and I would be grateful for help. I don't want to
take away from someone who is also worse off than me, so
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Baxter
Family of
3
ID # 0808-137Mother
- age 48
2 girls- ages 8, 14
Originally from
Lucedale, MS
Presently Lucedale, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: Hurricane
Katrina. Right now, the children and
I are living at mother's even though the mold here is
still growing. Although, we are
still here, I am doing the best I know how to too get me
and the children back on our feet. It is not so easy being
a single mother trying to make things right again after
Katrina. I work from home online and
am a freelance writer. I have been
working for over a year with the same online company. It
just seems that things are so much harder than before.
I am open to any online writing
assignments, so keep me in mind if you need some good
quality content. Where are we now?
Still
struggling to make ends meet, keep a roof over our heads
and doing our best to make sure the kids can eat.
Items Needed:
Food and
clothing would be useful.
The children grow so fast.
Both children could use some really warm
clothes this winter and it would be nice if they had
something to entertain themselves with. They
both like music and movies and would be thrilled over any
type of snack goodies for Christmas. It
hasn't got to be anything grand, since Christmas's have
been a bit shy the past few years. It would just be nice
for them to know that Santa hasn't forgotten them. Cleaning
supplies would be helpful too and toilet paper.
Additional Comments:
I would like to
take this time to thank you for your time. I would just
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Quinsey
Family of
8
ID # 0808-138Mother
- age 44
Father- age 41
3 girls- ages 10, 12,
15
3 boys- ages 5, 12, 14
Originally from
Westwego, LA
Presently Forest Park, GA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: wow
the disaster period... well I have been under the Dr,s
care since I have been here I suffer from depressions and
rumthoid arthritis my family has lost so much I try not to
think about it to often because so much of it can not be
replaced for weeks because I had made it to atl and my
other family members went further out into Louisiana we
did not here from each other we did know who was dead or
alive it took months for use to get together again by
phone as soon as I was able to .I drove to new Orleans to
see my mother because I went there to live with her for a
year and a half or so because she wanted me there for a
little while to help her out and I wanted to be with her
and when this took place I could no longer due for her are
be there for her because I am now 500 miles away
Items Needed:
clothing, cookware,
food. general household, linen, school/winter cloths |
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Smith
Family of
6
ID # 0808-139Mother
- age 40
Father - age 37
3 girls - ages 4, 10,
13
1 boy - age 17
Originally from
Laurel, MS
Presently Laurel, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: We
lost our home, all home furnishing, and all clothes. We
have started buying some stuff and have had some stuff
given to us. We
still have to build onto the old part of our house - a
kitchen, dining room, bedroom and bath. We still need to
redo part of the living room area that was damage to the
floor and walls. We do not have the money to do this and
we have been told we have to be out of this trailer by
February 2009.
Items Needed:
We really need all
building supplies, food and some cookware, and general
household items. The children need more school clothes.
Additional Comments:
Please help my sister
and her family. |
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Manning
Family of
5
ID # 0808-140Father
- age 53
2 girls - ages 19, 29
2 boys - age 22, 26
Originally from Rio
Rancho, NM
Presently Te Awamtu, New Zealand
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: working delivering food to the
stricken area ,in the Katrina aftermath i fell with a hand
cart of 400-500lbs of frozen food landing on me . Causing
spinal column injuries ,neck injuries and broken teeth . I
have aplyed for workers comp and Social Security . Both
are pending . For now i have no income ,and am low on
possessions to sell . Court is on the horizon for my
Workers Comp case , and i have just learned my airfare
ticket is almost worthless . We can not borrow any more
from the bank , because we have low low income ,it is
difficult to pay utilities. my wife gets a small
dissability . We may be forced to sell her house . I take
high doses of codine and other pain management medications
and cannot afford physical therapy or to have my teeth
repaired . We are indoors in a modest home , but not for
long . My goal is to get to New Orleans for court in
District 7 for my rightfull workers Comp payments and
backpay . Court is pending . My Lawyer is W.Chad Stelly
Items Needed:
I need airfare to New Orleans for court , and enough to
stay and apply for benefits for the state of Louisiana . I
have found St Vincents at $20 a night . My lawyer may help
me with transportation within New Orleans for court, as i
can only walk briefly and for short distances . W/C owes
me aprox $80K in back wages ,not to mention out of pocket
medical expenses . i calculate my needs to travel to New
Orleans and a weeks stay and food @ $1200.00 hopefully
food stamps etc. come into play after that.
Additional Comments:
This is not a joke . I have serrious injuries and we are
in very bad financial condition . I have been waiting
almost 3 years to get into New Orleans district 7 court .
Now that that day is upon us. I can no longer afford to go
, Air Pacific say my ticket has gone down in value by %75
. I am too injured to work and my wifes income is minimal
. If you are able to help my family and myself ,we will
repay ALL when the money i am due from Workers Comp comes
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Pat
Family of
5
ID # 0808-141Mother
- age 34
Father - age 39
3 girls- ages 6, 7,
14
Originally from
Magee, MS
Presently Magee, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: they
are in need of getting Christmas for there kids they are
barely paying there bills husband only gets disability
anything would be greatly appreciated thank you very much
Items Needed:
need cooking ware
school clothes for kids
Additional Comments:
please help this
family
Submitted by neighbour.
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Breaux
Family of
4
ID # 0808-142Mother
- age 78
1 girl - age 25
2 boys - ages 17, 21
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently living in New Orleans in FEMA trailer
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: I
been working on my house for 3 years, I'm living a FEMA
trailer that I must be out of by the end of the year. I
have lost over 30,000 between three differ contactors for
not completing the work or doing the work wrong. So I'm
force to move back into my house incomplete. Without a
working kitchen, with one working bathroom there are a few
exterior things that still need to be done. I do work a
fulltime job as a office Manager. But I fall short on
getting the things I need to get back in the house, after
paying my bills. 20,000 of the money I lose was the money
I need to replace the household items.
Items Needed:
Linens, cookware,
general household items, furniture |
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Salter
Family of
4
ID # 0808-143Mother
- age 21
Father - age 20
1 girl - age 5
1 boy - age 8 weeks
Originally from
Waveland, MS
Presently Bay St. Louis, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: we
went to a church in Picayune, MS to try to run from the
storm. we didn't have much money to go farther so that is
where we were. while there a tornado took off the roof of
our church and we got rained on. my daughter was 1 1/2
years old and she was so scared. after the storm we went
home to find nothing. I have pictures of what my home used
to look like and what it done to it.
Items Needed:
clothes, sheets, pots
and pans
Additional Comments:
we will greatly
appreciate anything. I do try to work to provide for my
family but with all our bills we barely make it day to
day. |
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Huff
Family of
4
ID # 0808-144Mother
- age 48
3 boys - ages 20, 17, 11
Originally from
Waveland, MS
Presently Waveland, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: we
left to go to Jackson where we thought would be better
than were we lived. while there I couldn't contact my
daughter who stayed in a church in picayune. I was devastated
when I couldn't find out how her or my grand-daughter were
doing. Well when I got home, or should I say when I go to
my disaster there was nothing left but pollins. my sons couldn't
stop crying. we lived in a warehouse for a month then in a
tent until fema finally gave us a trailer.
Items Needed:
clothes, sheets,
anything would help
Additional Comments:
I try to do the best I
can to take care of my boys but there is no jobs out here.
my oldest son takes care of me and I would like to do
something nice for him. |
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Newman
Family of
12
ID # 0808-145Mother
- age 50
3 girls - ages 10, 11, 12
6 boys - ages 8, 12, 14, 14, 16, 17
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: It
was a long 23 hour drive. Which we had at least 20 people
with us. The drive was very hot, long and
exhausting.
Items Needed:
clothes, shoes,
cookware, food, coats
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Jenkins
Family of
5
ID # 0808-146Mother
- age 33
2 girls - ages 6, 15
2 boys - ages 12, 20
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: I
have been trying to save money to get the thing my kids
need but some how I cant I have bills I've been struggling
to pay since after Katrina I have a student loan with Sallie
mea, truck note from a vehicle red cross purchased for me
and its hard with 4 kids on a single mother. I been tying
to get a job but their hours are not meeting up I have to
be here for my kids I have no family out here my 15year
old she's still a baby you know so this is where I am now
and I want to do better that's why I went to school but
now I'm about to be in debt.
Items Needed:
clothing, cookware,
medical needs for myself, toys living room furniture, help
with student loans and truck payments
Additional Comments:
GOD BLESS
AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Hall
Family of
6
ID # 0808-147Mother
- age 33
Father - age 36
3 girls - ages 3, 4, 8
Originally from
Biloxi, MS
Presently Lucedale, MS
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: my
daughter, son-in-law and I lost everything we owned in Katrina,
we have finally moved into a Katrina cottage, we were in a
fema trailer, my son-in-law is in construction work and
has been out of work three months, my daughter cant work
as her she takes care of me as I'm disabled and also her
youngest has severe lung problems, these two people are my
angels if I hadn't had them i would be in a nursing home
by now....they have the sweetest little
girls,mackayla8,riley4 and losila3 that wont have much of
a Christmas as the only money coming in is my 628.oo
social security and it only pays the bills...so we would appreciate
anything anyone could do for them.. try and god bless
,hopefully we will be able to buy this Katrina cottage
next year
Items Needed:
we are still in
need of clothing. We are still short on linens
especially twin bed sheets, double bed sheet and
especially towels and washcloths
Additional Comments:
WE HAVE NEVER
USED THIS SERVICE BEFORE BUT REALLY NEED IT THIS YEAR..
THANK YOU VERY MUCH |
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Ross
Family of
3
ID # 0808-148Mother
- age 47
Father - age 52
1 girl - age 11
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently Irving, TX
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: We
are in time of some much heartaches and troubles. I am
working and is still struggling trying to keep bills paid,
keep grandchild in school. I am also trying very hard to
assist my daughter which submitted a form also, name is
Adonica Ross. She is struggling since Hurricane Gustavo
which came down in Irving, TX also with her son which is 5
years old in which we found out today, that he is needing
to see a doctor for ADHD. It is so hard in running back
and forth. We all need clothing assist with personal
items. The eleven year old needs clothing in which is a
female, my granddaughter. I, myself had surgery but is
trying to stay healthy to maintain my job for us all. My fiancé
is still fighting for his Road to Home in which is very
much disgusting. We are needing assistance with clothing
and food, some personal items. If you can assist all of us
in anyway, please contact us. We are not looking for any
handouts, we was just put out on a limb and feel like the
end of the world is tomorrow. My daughter is working a
McDonald's job in which pays a little but the cost of
living is very high. Whatever information is needed you
can contact me. Also, we really know that the crisis right
now is rough for everyone, but please take and believe
that we are in need.
Items Needed:
Clothing, food,
general household items, school clothing, cookware and
some help with medication for my grandson with ADHD. We
are also needing assistance bills if possible. At least
one month of rental/utility assistance. Anything would
help, we are tired or running back and forth. It is a
total life change and starting over is rough even though
it has been 2005.
Additional Comments:
I really hope that
someone can reach out to us, once again, it is not easy
asking for help, but we are still trying very hard to move
forward. It gets a little harder around Thanksgiving and
Christmas being somewhere trying hard to adjust. |
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Dorsey
Family of
3
ID # 0808-149Mother
- age 26
1 girl - age 8
2 boys - ages 4, 5
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently Houston, TX
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: This
is the time in my life where it hurts the most. The
holidays. I know this is the time to be thankful for
everything, and I am, for getting this far. 3years after
Katrina and I'm still struggling. Well we didn't get
adopted last year and I come back in faith. I'm doing ok,
I attend Houston Community College and I'm on the Dean's
List. I have custody of my sisters 2kids age 4,8. I get no
help from her and their father is unknown. It is hard.
Hard not to have anyone to hear your cries when you do.
Hard taking care of 2 kids when you don't have no one. I
took responsibility for them so they wouldn't go to foster
care. My family is poor, so I cannot turn to them for
help. Sometimes it is a struggle just getting by day to
day mentally just dealing with stress, but I keep on for
the kids sake. I 'm trying. I m in college to provide them
with a better life. I'm on disability and we barley get by
on a month to month basis. I don't want anyone to feel
sorry for us, we just need a helping hand. This is the
life God has chosen for me, so I have to live it and do
the best I can for the kids. I m not asking for anything
for myself, just the 2 kids. I'll be more than thankful
for that. We are still living in the same apartment as
last year. We are rebuilding our lives, but just need a
little help.
Items Need: I
Would be thankful for Christmas gifts for the kids. I
cannot ask for more.
Additional Comments:
Thank you Katrina for
another year of hope and posting our stories. |
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Ross
Family of
5
ID # 0808-150Mother
- age 21
Father - age 22
2 girls - ages 1, 2
1 boy - age 3 months
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently Dallas, TX
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: Scattered
from place to place since Hurricane Katrina, finally found
a way to get an apartment with the assistance of my
mother. Since then, I Trikee have been trying to find
employment in which causes for a G.E.D or Diploma but
cannot get to it. My son has a whole in his heart in which
the doctor said he needs surgery by six months, but afraid
to do so. The mother of my child has medical problems but
also is working with hardly no hours but we are still
trying very hard. We are in great need of household items,
furniture. The cold weather is here but we are blessed
with what we have. We needs furniture badly. We sleeps on
the floor which causes allergies. We are trying to find
stability without running here and there but with hardly
any tools to work with.
Items Needed:
Clothing for all of
us, specifically the three children. Furniture, household
items, personal hygiene items, blankets, medical
attention, linens, blankets/quilts, coats, shoes and at
least one month of rental payment so that I can continue
to seek the employment which causes deep anxiety and
stress. Whatever anyone can do to help me and my family
will help.
Additional Comments:
I am truly blessed to
still be alive and I thank GOD for this website. We have
not been notified of assistance as of yet, but I believe
GOD will send one of his angels to assist me and my
family. We are not looking for handouts, but we are just
needing some assistance right now so that we can go on to
find and keep stability so we can raise these 3 children.
Whatever anyone can do for us will be a truly blessing.
Please give us a helping hand. Giante had signed us up
once but don't remember the number, so I went on and
signed up. Thank you very much in advance and GOD BLESS. |
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Green
Family of
7
ID # 0808-151Mother
- age 32
Father - age 33
4 girls - ages 11, 7, 5, 3
1 boy - age 10
Originally from
Marrero, LA
Presently Marrero, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: My
"Katrina" experience was a disaster. I lost
everything I owned and some. My husband was a musician and
that's how he made his living. The keyboards he played
with went under water. We just didn't think that it
would've been as bad as it was. He ripped his pinky finger
literally so it hung to the side of his wrist at his job
pre-Katrina at Avondale (Northrop Grumman) and since then
workman's comp has run out. He tried to go back there
post-Katrina but they declined him because he didn't want
to leave his family and come back to work and all while
the aftermaths were going on we didn't think it was
possible at the time for him to be one place and us
another. We were displaced in Dallas, TX where they helped
in every way they could. They placed us on the Angel Tree
and the families that received my name for the 2 1/2 years
we were they were a blessing to my children and they
filled the gap tremendously they really went above and
beyond the call of duty and for them I'm thankful. Since
being back in New Orleans the debt has increased and I am
a full-time student at Delgado Community College. Please
help in any way you can to make my children happy that's
all I want is for them to be happy. I don't like for them
to know we're struggling and this is the only way I know
to continue the process in asking for help and they would
never know if I did it this way. Thanks so much!!!
Items Needed:
coats, shoes &
tennis shoes, clothing girls (skirts or dresses and
shirts, boy (pants and shirts), (full size) bedding
comforter sets, pots, bathroom set (children) (rugs shower
curtain etc...), backpacks (they have holes in them),
jackets for when it's not too cold, hats and glove sets,
tights and socks (girls), socks (boy), iron and ironing
board, house decorations (to make it feel more homely),
cleaning supplies (anything), lawn mower
Additional Comments:
I really appreciate
you and for everything that you have done for people in
need. I ask that God richly bless you and that you receive
it double-fold. God Bless!!! |
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Torregano
Family of
4
ID # 0808-152Mother
- age 25
Father - age 33
1 girl - age 16
(diabetic, blind)
1 boy - age 20
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently North Dallas, TX
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: My husband and I were in
Hurricane Katrina. Still to this day, we're struggling. We
barely have enough to pay our light bill and other
utilities. My mother is blind and she is on a very low
income. My brother and mother does not have any clothing.
My brother, mother, husband and myself do not have a
jacket for the winter. We are in need of clothing. We are
still rebuilding our lives.
Items Needed: We are
in need of clothing, cookware, food, general household
items and help with bills. |
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Taylor
Family of
3
ID # 0808-153Mother-
age 28
2 boys- ages 2, 12
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently New Orleans, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: I
WAS 5 MONTHS PREGNANT AND MY OLDEST SON 9 YRS OLD WE STOOD
IN THE MORIAL CONVENTION CENTER WHERE WE SAW PEOPLE GET
KILLED, RAPED AND JUST DIE. FIRST WE WERE ON THE BRIDGE
FOR TWO DAYS RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE SUPERDOME THEN WE WENT
TO THE CONVENTION CENTER. IT WAS HORRIBLE I ALMOST STARVE
TO DEATH BECAUSE I REFUSE TO EAT WHAT THEY WAS GIVING DUE
TO ME BEING PREGNANT. MY MOTHER WAS GONE ITS WAS ME AND MY
SON. TRYING TO GET THOUGHT THAT TRAGIC MOMENT.
Items Needed:
CLOTHING, CLEANING
SUPPLIES, LINENS SCHOOL CLOTHES & SUPPLIES.
Additional Comments:
THANK YOU ALL AND GOD
BLESS YOU. |
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Claiborne
Family of
5
ID # 0808-154Mother
- age 35
2 girls - ages 16, 14
2 boys - ages 5, 12
Originally from
New Orleans, LA
Presently Baton Rouge, LA
TRAGEDY -
HURRICANE KATRINA
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of my Experience: I've
been through hurricane Katrina put my life back together
then came gusto took away my job I'm looking for another
right now I'm fighting to receive my unemployment that has
been at least 12 weeks that they owe me a can't afford to
buy my kids anything for Christmas my bills are behind so
if i try to pay them next month my kids will not have a
good Christmas I'm currently living in baton rouge, a
trying to make a good holiday for my kids
Items Needed:
winter clothing,
cookware, school clothing, linens.
Additional Comments:
if there is someone
that can help me I'll be thankful |
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