— Tom Kirkendall writes about the massive relief effort going on behind-the-scenes by a network of local churches and charities. My own church is one of those listed and its efforts to help are extensive. Fellowship of the Woodlands has adopted evacuees at The Woodlands Marriott and is providing for their needs, in addition to hosting a shelter at the church, holding a fundraising concert with Phillips, Craig and Dean this Wednesday, putting on a “Fun Day” for evacuee families in the area and an appearance by Rick Warren today, sending out mobile kitchens to the Gulf Coast areas hit by Katrina, collecting donated items for evacuees, providing childcare for local medical personnel who are working extra shifts, and more.
— Charles Kuffner has a volunteer and assistance post that is packed with information.
— Banjo Jones has a third installment of what is becoming a series, “The Kindness of Strangers.”
— Slampo’s daughter welcomed a new student to her class this week and that has Slampo thinking about the future for evacuees and Houston.
— Galveston, Cedar Park and Texas City police officers are taking supplies to police departments in the hurricane-devastated areas.
— The Houston Humane Society is providing shelter and care for evacuees’ pets at no charge and is asking for donations to help offset the costs this will involve.
— Brennan’s of Houston will be fundraising on Friday, September 9. All monies will go to the New Orleans Hospitality Workers Disaster Relief Fund.
