Mount Olive Church Faces Flood Damage Without Insurance
Mount Olive Church along the Bayou suffers mold and flood damage after Ike, lacking flood insurance. Estimated repairs reach about 53000 dollars, six months of work, funded by a series of fundraising efforts led by parishioners including Sonia Barrett who wrote a fundraising play inspired by the disaster.
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Mount Olive Baptist Church History and Community Play
Mount Olive in Baytown, oldest black church established 1870, linked to Lincoln Cedar origins and early schoolhouse for black children. The article notes T.J. Ford’s baptism, current hardship of a homeless mother, and a cross-denominational aid effort with area churches. Fundraising plans and donation details are provided for church recovery.
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Longtime auxiliary leader Serbe celebrated at center
Serbe, a 1928 newspaper reader and longtime Post 912 auxiliary member, received a gift from friends. She moved to the area with her family in 1928, has lived at a local rehabilitation center for years, and previously held all auxiliary offices, district posts, and state activities, including running bingo.
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Clothe-A-Child Program at Baytown Target This Monday
SPECIAL TO Crosby Care Inc hosts Clothe-A-Child at Baytown Target starting at 6:30 p.m. The nonprofit provides up to 100 dollars per child and 300 dollars per household for clothing purchases for underprivileged children as it aims to serve 500 children this year. Attendees can shop without needing to donate cash.
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Deadline to return SBA loan application nears
Texans who suffered damage from Ike must return their SBA loan applications by Friday. FEMA urges applicants who received SBA forms to complete and submit promptly. Help is available at Disaster Recovery Centers and via SBA representatives. call 1-800-659-2955 or visit sba.gov for assistance or disasterloan.ela. Texas victims may file online using the Electronic Loan Application on SBA’s site.
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Baytown Officers Play in 16th Toys for Tots Charity Game
Baytown Police Officers join the 16th annual Toys for Tots charity basketball game at Pearland High School North Campus Gym today at 1 p.m. Entry is one new unopened toy. If unavailable to attend, toys may be dropped at the Baytown Police Department on 3200 N Main Street.
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