Katrina: Survivors cling to hope amid flooded New Orleans aftermath
Lineups of cars in Jefferson Parish ferried residents to glimpse ruined homes and salvaged mementos. In New Orleans, Mayor Nagin and police officials described scarce food and water, rising death tolls, and a heavy police and National Guard presence as Bush pledged to intensify relief efforts amid intergovernmental tensions.
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Church opens doors to evacuees sheltering families in need
Walker recounts being directed to a church that welcomed evacuees from New Orleans. Volunteers provide meals, clothing, and shelter in private rooms with added spaces built by Lowe's. Evacuees describe the church as a home with a family atmosphere, while local authorities guide displaced relatives to safety.
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Community volunteers host Louisiana Stress Relief Day for Katrina evacuees
About 132 Highlands Community volunteers held a Louisiana Stress Relief Day at Highlands Little League Park. Some 86 Louisiana families received free concessions, a wish list, and a chance to request clothing, gas cards, transportation and medical supplies. The event raised 1500 for purchases and featured help from Lee College with two free courses for evacuees. Organizers credited broad local support including Harris County Chamber of Commerce, Highlands Rotary Club and Beta Kappa Kappa sorority.
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Texas church aids Louisiana evacuees with home and rides
Living Hope Church offers a family a year of free rent electricity groceries and a bus with driver to transport residents to the West Bank in New Orleans to assess damage this weekend. Call 281-383-3878 at 7611 Hwy 146 for information or to volunteer.
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Meekins Heads to Kenya to Help Grow Church Network
Meekins will spend two weeks in Kenya supporting the Charismata Revival Network vision to raise churches across 42 tribes. He raises funds in the United States for water wells and health projects, noting his India trips and a lifelong pledge to help an orphan girl through college.
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HHS declares public health emergency in Texas
Health and Human Services secretary Mike Leavitt declared a national public health emergency to speed federal aid for nearly 240,000 Hurricane Katrina evacuees in Texas. Gov Rick Perry and local leaders toured San Antonio shelters, with officials pledging to remove barriers and cover costs, while Texas builds a statewide health plan and coordinates care.
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