Los Angeles Project to Help Katrina Survivors

This is for today although they need people tomorrow (wed) to pack the boxes. I'm sure they will do it again soon.

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PLEASE HELP PROJECT AID KATRINA SURVIVORS (PAKS)

Dear Friends and Colleagues,
In response to the overwhelming need of the victims
of Hurricane Katrina in the areas in Louisiana,
Alabama, and Mississippi, we have formed a coalition
here in Los Angeles PROJECT AID KATRINA SURVIVORS
(PAKS). Our purpose is to collect and send care PAKS
directly to the shelters and survivors. Your donations
will go to those who need it "NOW" without
interference and corruption.

Extended Drive-Through Times for your donated items are this
TUESDAY, Sept 6th from 12pm - 7PM
(After Tuesday, you may bring these items to the Courtney address or the
Westminster address listed further below, at the bottom of this email)

(WE ALSO DESPERATELY NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH
PACKING AND SHIPPING/LOADING TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY AS
WELL AS PACKING BOXES)

IN ADDITION, THE USE OF MOVING TRUCK(S) (Ideally, one or more 14 foot – 26
foot enclosed moving truck) would be of great help. Please call ASAP if you
have access to any such trucks. (323) 467-4217

WE NEED TOTE BAGS ALREADY FILLED WITH THE FOLLOWING:

toothbrush/toothpaste
deodorant
soap
socks (new/packaged)
underwear (new/packaged)
t-shirts or tank tops (new/packaged)
flip-flops (new)
insect repellant
tampons/sanitary napkins
brushes/combs/hair ties
shampoo/conditioner
chapstick
diapers
Neosporin and band-aids

Donations of items not in separated in Paks will also be accepted, but your
efforts in donating items already separated in Paks as described above is
preferred, and will allow us to get the items there faster.

Unfortunately we cannot accept
Canned Goods/Food Items at this time.

Please bring your donated items to the address below:

Extended Drive-Through Times are this
TUESDAY, Sept 6th from 12pm – 7PM
(After Tuesday, you may bring these items to the Courtney address or the
Westminster address listed further below, at the bottom of this email)

1542 CAHUENGA BLVD.
HOLLYWOOD, CA 90028
Between Hollywood Blvd. And Sunset
Phone #(323) 467-4217

Our first destination shelter, located in Baton Rouge,
Louisiana is listed below.


VOLUNTEER BATON ROUGE
BLYTHE DAIGLE
460 N. 11TH STREET
BATON ROUGE, LA 70802


Phone Number to call for questions: (310) 428-6318.

We’d like to thank everyone who has donated their time
And PAKS to us thus far. Love and Blessings to you.

PAKS


For CLOTHING, and OTHER ITEMS as listed below (which are not on the list
above), please see below:

Items also needed:

t-shirts
shorts
pants
ponchos
shoes
rubber boots
blankets
pillows
toys
backpacks
suitcases
garbage bags
bicycles (for transportation vehicles are rendered useless)
plastic gas cans

PLEASE BRING ANY OF THESE ITEMS TO:

KVAC
(KATRINA VICTIMS ACTION COALITION)

HOLLYWOOD LOCATION:
Tues & Wed (Sept. 6th & 7th) between 9am and 7pm
1743 COURTNEY AVE
HOLLYWOOD CA 90046
Click link for Yahoo Map location:
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46&country=us&new=1&name=&qty_
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WEST SIDE LOCATION:
Tues-Thurs between 10am and 7pm
MOPHONICS
200 WESTMINSTER
VENICE CA 90291
Click link for Yahoo Map location:
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us&new=1&name=&qty_
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Please contact us for alternate drop off times or other questions. (310)
428-5788




We are also helping victims from the area find jobs and housing. Please
contact us at kvacnow@yahoo.com with any information you may have.

We thank you for all of your donations and support. Please forward this to
as many people as you know. We can make a difference!!!

KVAC
For additional information, please email: kvacnow@yahoo.com or phone Zach @
(310) 428-5788