The Citizen Online - Hurricane Relief

For $35 diabetes donation, kids can spend no-school days at Velocity Sports Center

Fri, 23 Sep 2005 17:52:47 -0400

For $35 diabetes donation, kids can spend no-school days at Velocity Sports Center

Parents wondering what to do with children suddenly out of school on a gas conservation holiday Monday and Tuesday (Sept. 26 and 27) have an option: Velocity Sports Center in Peachtree City.

How you can help today, Monday, Sept. 19, 11:00 am

Mon, 19 Sep 2005 10:29:28 -0400

Brusters Real Ice Cream of Peachtree City will be holding a Hurricane Katrina relief effort Monday, Sept. 19, from 5-8 p.m.

Bruster's taking donations for victims today

Mon, 19 Sep 2005 09:17:47 -0400

Brusters Ice Cream of Peachtree City will be collecting donations for the victims of Hurricane Katrina on Monday, Sept. 19 from 5-8 p.m. They will be accepting food, water, everyday necessities and supplies and Real life Services will transport the items directly to the victims displaced by the hurricane.
The Flat Creek Baptist Church youth band will be performing and there will be a jumping castle on the premises, as well as a fire truck from the Peachtree City Fire Department. The Peachtree City Police Department will also have fingerprinting available.

How you can help today (Tuesday, Sept. 12, 10:00 am)

Tue, 13 Sep 2005 10:00:30 -0400

Food bank needs urgent help
Fayette Samaritans, one of the main food banks serving Fayette County, was down to a two to three day supply of food for local needy families and refugees from Hurricane Katrina Wednesday morning.
Companies that normally provide the Samaritans with food have been instructed to divert the food to victims of the hurricane, said Charlie Charping, administrator of the all-volunteer Fayette Samaritans.

Landmark Christian accepting applications from Katrina refugees in most grades

Tue, 13 Sep 2005 09:51:30 -0400

Landmark Christian School is accepting admission applications from families displaced by Hurricane Katrina, on a case-by-case basis. There are currently openings in all grades (K4-12), except 2nd, 6th, and 9th.� Prospective applicants should contact Tammy McCurry, Director of Admission, at 770-306-0647, tmccurry@landmark-cs.org to schedule an interview. Financial aid is also available to families displaced by the hurricane, on a case-by-case basis.� Landmarks academic and behavioral standards for admission remain unchanged.�

List of hurricane families grows to 243

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 11:34:16 -0400

As of late Friday, 243 families have sought assistance from the Fayette County Department of Family and Children Services, which is helping those who have fled here from hurricane ravaged areas.
The Fayette community has responded with $37,410 in gift cards that have been dispersed to families to buy food, clothing, medicine and gas.
Housing arrangements are being made for some of the families who arent staying with family members or friends, officials said. Some are being placed in apartments, others in homes.

Help for job seekers offered

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 10:59:28 -0400

Fayette County Chamber and Development Authority provide employment resources

Fayetteville Over the last few months, Fayette County has been affected with many economic hardships that have impacted local residents, most recently with families moving here from the Gulf Coast. But we have also experienced layoffs at Delta and Photocircuits. In addition, two military bases will close in the next year or two, possibly causing more layoffs.

Our Lady of Mercy aids hurricane victims

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 09:30:23 -0400

In an effort to reach out to the victims of Hurricane Katrina, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School has launched Operation Katrina. So far, over $3,000 has been raised through dress-down days, bake sales, Mercy spirit bags, concession sales, powder puff football game and other collections surrounding homecoming events.
In addition, seventeen students from Catholic schools in the Gulf Coast area have begun school at Our Lady of Mercy. Archbishop Wilton Gregory has waived tuition for these students. Textbooks have been loaned through the generosity of our book supplier MBS Direct. Uniforms and other supplies are being subsidized by the school through a generous grant from the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia. Also, families are being assisted in their efforts to find housing and furnishings in the area. Used clothes are being accepted as well as non-perishable foods and toiletries. We have been in contact with Archbishop Alfred Hughes of New Orleans to sponsor a school in the recovery process. The school hopes to have a mission trip to the affected area once the all-clear is given by state authorities.

Job fair set for hurricane victims

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 13:37:50 -0400

A job fair for victims of Hurricane Katrina living in the area will be held at the Merle Manders Conference Center in Henry County Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
As of early Friday afternoon, 35 companies have signed up and more are being added up to a maximum of 50. Some are coming prepared to hire employees on the spot if an interview can be conducted.
To reach the conference center, take Ga. Highway 138 to Stockbridge and turn right onto North Henry Boulevard. Take a left onto Burke Street and there will be signs directing motorists to the job fair.

Bookbags, school supplies needed

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 10:19:02 -0400

The newest need for families who have moved here fleeing hurricane damage in the gulf states is for bookbags and school supplies.
Because of the volume of families still registering, there is still a significant need for gift cards and gift certificates to pay for food, medicine, clothing and gas, officials said.
The school supplies will be necessary as many families who have fled the destruction of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama will be staying here for some time and their children will enroll in Fayette County schools.

Smoothies for blood donors

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 09:28:57 -0400

The American Red Cross and Planet Smoothie are teaming up to encourage everyone to give blood. From Sept. 12-26, all platelet and blood donor participants at all blood drives and donor centers in metro Atlanta and Athens will receive a coupon fro a Free 22 oz. smoothie from Planet Smoothie while supplies last.
Most healthy people are age 17 and older, who weigh at least 110 pounds can donate blood every 56 days or platelets every two weeks, up to 24 times each year. The American Red Cross Blood Services Southern region needs at least 1,200 people to donate each weekday just to meet the needs of hospital patients.

Ongoing Relief Efforts

Thu, 08 Sep 2005 11:50:19 -0400

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Fayette Relief Efforts

To donate cash or gift cards, contact DFACS at 770-460-2555 (9-5, Monday through Friday)

Local food bank needs urgent help

Thu, 08 Sep 2005 10:54:15 -0400

Fayette Samaritans, one of the main food banks serving Fayette County, was down to a two to three day supply of food for local needy families and refugees from Hurricane Katrina Wednesday morning.
Companies that normally provide the Samaritans with food have been instructed to divert the food to victims of the hurricane, said Charlie Charping, administrator of the all-volunteer Samaritans.
Money donations are crucial at times like these, so the Samaritans can buy food thats lacking on their shelves, Charping said. Checks can be made out to Fayette Samaritans and sent to P.O. Box 1071, Fayetteville, Ga., 30214. Contributions are fully tax deductible because the charity is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Almost 300 Katrina families here

Thu, 08 Sep 2005 10:25:43 -0400

As of late Wednesday night, the number of families in Fayette County who escaped areas ravaged by Hurricane Katrina has risen to 289.
Some 60 of those families need housing, and the Fayette County Department of Family and Children Services is coordinating that and other assistance to the families, many of whom may not be able to go home for months because of the damage. That is the largest need for the families right now.

Car/bike wash to rise money for victims

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 13:04:48 -0400

Unrestricted Ryders Motorcycle Club and Personal Touch Mobile Detailers are sponsoring a car/bike wash to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17 at Cycle Specialty in Fayetteville.