Something BR and Laf residents can do

[AnnInLa]

Just rec'd this email thru the yahoo Dem Meet-up Group:

Dear Friends,

In the days since Monday's hurricane, everyday citizens and non-governmental
organizations have been the true leaders of the relief effort. In
communities throughout the affected area, these grassroots efforts are
saving lives.

Among these many efforts, I am passing along information for two efforts in
particular that require your assistance. For each, contact information is
provided if you have any questions or can assist. As other opportunities
arise, I will pass them along.

Best wishes to you and yours during this trying time.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey Thomas

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SLEEPING QUARTERS FOR VOLUNTEER NURSES

Service Employees International Union (SEIU) needs your help to secure
sleeping arrangements for nurses from Illinois who will volunteering in
relief shelters throughout Southeast Louisiana.

The nurses will be coming to Louisiana and working in one week shifts
beginning this Tuesday. During this time, the nurses will be working at the
shelter for the majority of each day. Therefore, bed space will only be
needed a few hours each day.

If you, your church, or civic organization can provide sleeping space for
one or more of these nurses, or if you have any additional questions, please
contact Chad Ikerd at [e-mail].

Please provide the following information:

* Your location.
* The number of beds available.
* When are the beds available.
* Phone number or email of person(s) donating sleeping space.

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MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR ST. BERNARD PARISH

Senators Rob Marionneaux (D-Dist. 17) and Walter Boasso (R-Dist.1) have been
working together to send much needed medical supplies by barge downriver to
St. Bernard Parish.

Medical supplies of all types are being accepted daily at the Inland Dock on
Northline Rd. at the Port of Baton Rouge (Port Allen). Please contact Sen.
Boasso's office at 225-342-2415 for more information as to drop-off times
and specific items that may be needed.

[darkstar]

1. thanks

You rock w/ your level of activism.

I am passing this on to my wife b/c I am going to be out of pocket for days/weeks at a time and she'll have to coordinate it. But I spoke w/ her on the phone and she's eager to help.

Thanks again for the notice and all you've been doing.

Peace,

K

[democratic veteran]

2. Passing along

To all those liberal Yankee Democrats in Michigan