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Carbondale shelter opens doors for flood victims
The Burma Hayes center in Carbondale houses evacuees from Cairo in makeshift rooms as it nears full capacity. Volunteers from Carbondale Women's Center and Good Samaritan House donate supplies while residents help with cooking and cleaning. Families describe relief at having a safe place and thank God for the shelter.
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Carbondale Women’s Center
Good Samaritan House
Della Woodson
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Emma Hayes