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Posted: September 8, 2005
As of September 8, Springs Rescue Mission has already helped 5 surviving families of Katrina Hurricane relocated to El Paso County.
We are looking for donations of the following. All items must be in good condition.
See also donating by gift in kind.
If you were affected by Hurricane Katrina and lived in Louisiana or Mississippi, you must go to the Red Cross first. At the Red Cross, register for a FEMA number. Once you have a FEMA number, then see Anne Monday through Friday.
Adopt-a-Family ALMA SCOTT (719) 636-5266 or e-mail
Adopt-a-Family will connect you with families who have relocated from the disaster areas to El Paso County. Adopting a family will allow you to aid them in specific areas that can range from food, new clothes and toys to toiletries, child-care items and transportation.
Colorado Springs Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund
Financial donations given to the fund are used to feed relocated storm survivors in El Paso County and supply them with gift cards for groceries, new clothing and other necessities.
By Mail: Send checks earmarked for the fund or download a credit card slip and send to: The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 9947, Colo. Springs, CO 80932
Online: Donate online to CSHKRF. INCLUDE "COLORADO SPRINGS HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF FUND" UNDER SPECIFIC USE.
Volunteer ALMA SCOTT (719) 636-5266 or e-mail
Volunteers are needed locally and in Denver (transportation will be provided) to feed relocated hurricane survivors and help with other support efforts.
Aid for Hurricane Survivors in El Paso County ANN KISSANE
If you are a Hurricane Katrina survivor in El Paso County and need assistance, please call (719) 884-1044 or e-mail here.
For more information please contact Programs Director David Sanders at (719) 632-1822 or by email.