Evacuees Could Be Sheltered At KU Gymnasium
Douglas County leaders plan to stock a shelter at Robinson Gymnasium with help from KU cafeteria services. Lawrence officials expect minimal class cancellations while preparing for potential evacuee overflow from New Orleans, with 10 safety staff per shift to operate 24 hours.
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Johnson
Sue Hack
Lawrence
Hack
Phillips
Joy Moser
Kansas Adjutant General's Office
Moser
Douglas County Public Service
Robinson Gymnasium
Community urged to donate to Red Cross shelter effort
Douglas County Chapter of the American Red Cross seeks monetary gifts to fund a Katrina evacuee shelter with no drop-off of goods. Volunteers are sought, with contacts at 843-3550 for the Red Cross and 865-5030 for the Roger Hill Volunteer Center. KU student Ashley Moore endorsed regional aid while officials note possible extended needs beyond 30 days.
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Douglas County
The
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Roger Hill Volunteer Center
Lawrence fundraisers rally for Katrina relief efforts
The Lawrence community organizes multiple Katrina aid events. Unity Church raised 1700 for Love In Action and hosts a 12 hour 6 am vigil. A Babette fundraiser donates 30 percent of sales and Wes Sharpton gives all fees to Red Cross. Food 4 Less donates 3000 and collects contributions at checkout. KU students raise 500 with colored hair to draw attention. Dentists Otten and Leiszler offer free urgent care to evacuees. Chamber of Commerce serves as local donation drop off. Lawrence High Band hosts a marathon concert 1 pm to 8 pm with sale items and a silent auction. Verizon Wireless enables 5 donation via text 2HELP or 24357 with word help.
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Lawrence
Maiden Lane
Babette
Red Cross
Wes Sharpton
Lawrence High School
Verizon Wireless
Lawrence families offer free housing for evacuees and aid efforts
Lawrence residents open homes to shelter up to six refugees while volunteers coordinate food, clothes, and supplies for Biloxi hurricane victims. Pennewell sought housing guidance but faced overwhelmed relief workers and runaround. Dang and Nguyen help transport rice and donations, planning a relief tent, meals, and ongoing trips.
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Houston Astrodome and Reliant Center
Houston Housing Authority
Joseph Tung Dang
Biloxi
Miss
Steve Nguyen
Nguyen
Dang
Lawrence
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Marcia Epstein
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Chad Lawhorn
Food 4 Less
Kansas University
School of Social Welfare
James Otten
Christopher Leiszler
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Salvation Army
Mike Belt
Scott McClurg
Journal-World Photo
Joseph Dang
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic
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