Katrina Story: Jane Ellen

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Jane Ellen Boothe is with the Louisiana Methodist Children's Home in Ruston, Louisiana and last night she said to me, "This little parish has tripled in size in three days. We've taken in 36 children, ages 9-17 from New Orleans and many of them don't know what's happened to their families. The staff from a Methodist Home for Children came too - with their entire families - because they've all lost their homes."

Jane Ellen doesn't know how the town or the Children's Home is going to cope.

When told about the Been There Clearinghouse, Jane Ellen said, "You have no idea how meaningful it would be to people here to receive packages addressed directly to them with what they need packed inside."

The staff of the Children's Home met last night to review the needs of the new arrivals. They’re going to visit the Been There Clearinghouse and email donors directly with the names of the evacuees and their needs.

With that said, running the center 24/7 with a full-time staff of nearly 250 and housing all the new arrivals is more than they can afford. They are in need of school clothes, shoes and underclothes (If you would like to send a monetary donation, gift cards from Wal-Mart are appreciated because the staff can take the children to purchase the right sizes. LMCH will send a tax receipt.). The address is: Jane Ellen Booth, LMCH, 901 South Vienna Street, Rustin, Louisiana 71270.

There was a bright side to today, Jane Ellen added, as we were saying good-bye, "The children started their new schools and the structure did them good."

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Comments

[Monica]

I have boys clothing from 0-6 months, baby blankets, small toys, books, formula, bottles, pacifiers, etc.

[Rebecca]

We have Girls Clothes in excellent and gently worn condition. Size 8, 10 and some 12. Also Toys, Books, and some school supplies. My 9 year old daughter and I would like to send a care package to a girl in need. Please let us know how we can help!

[Anna Mills]

I have a box of baby girl clothes size 0-3 months packed and ready to go. If you can use them, please let me know. Box also includes a few diapers (size 1) that my daughter can no longer wear, a pair of infant size 1 sandals, a few bibs, and 2 bassinet sheets.
If you have further needs please don't hesitate to ask. I'm here to help and praying for you, too!

[Melisa]

I have baby girl clothing (summer) from 6/9 months up to 18 months. I have onesies, baby blankets, some small toys, also have some shampoo, soap, (trial sizes) toothbrushes. Please let me know who needs it and where to send. I'm in the Pittsburgh area and would also like to know if any type of group from Pittsburgh is organizing any donation drop- offs????

[yvonne cervantes coleman]

Hi,
I have baby girl clothes 0-24 months and baby boy clothes 0-9 months. Baby shoes and diapers #1-2. Blankets, formula, pacifiers and toys. All in great condition. Ready to go.

If you need anything else...don't hesitate to ask.

yvonne

[Kathy]

I have women's clothing size small (4 to 6), men's clothing size large and extra large (34 to 36 waist), toddler clothing, infant clothing, blankets/comforters, towels/wash clothes, books and CD's, some baby food and canned food, and I know friends who can donate the same and more. Please contact us, we want to help in any way we can. Sending our prayers too!

[Jody Holden]

I have 5T girls clothing - mostly fall and winter clothes but some warmer weather clothes as well. Limited 3T boys clothes. Toys... plenty of toys. Toiletries, (let us know and we can provide what is needed).

[Mignon Khargie]

4-5T girls clothing and some shoes, a mix of warm and cool wather clothing (not cold: we live in California). Can provide other items if given a list.

[Mignon Khargie]

Also some womens size 4 clothing (warm weather) and size 9 shoes.

[Mignon Khargie]

Also some womens size 4 clothing (warm weather) and size 9 shoes.

[Leonard Bisk]

Assorted Large & X-large men's clothing, including sweats, underwear, shirts, sweaters, & pants, in excellent condition. Will ship at our expense via Fedex Ground. All I need is a name adddress & phone number.

[gina10]

We are hosting 2 families who are needing everything. There are a total of 5 children in ages 3 months to 14 years. Any help would be appreciated!

[B Harper-Mateer]

Hello all,

I live in Denver, CO. but I'm from Biloxi, MS. My younger sisters and nephew still reside there and they have lost everything. Our family home is virtually matchsticks at this point. My sister and nephew (aged 1 yr) are arriving here in a few days. I am a single mom myself and I am hard pressed to provide goods for them on top of the other expenses. If anyone has these items and is willing to ship them, (I'll help with the expenses if needed.)Please email me at nolavoodoo@gmail.com

women's clothing: sz 1x-3x
women's shoes: 9.5-10
queen size sheets
towels
boy's clothing sz 12-24 mo.
asstd. women's hygiene stuff
diapers sz 3 or 4
baby formula
baby wipes and bath products

Thanks to you all.

[Wilma]

Our church is located in Griffin, Ga. suburban of Atlanta. Our church is and can housed up to 70 people....but we can't find cots. We are asking for help in getting these cots. We are registered with FEMA and other legit sites. If your are willing to help us get these cots,,Please contact me at my e-mail address or 678-933-1555. God Bless

[Missy]

Okay, I'm reposting my offer. LMCH never contacted me so I'm putting my stuff back out as available.

I have women's clothes from sz 10-14 nice jeans, tees, and interview outfits.

Mens clothes sz 36" waist good for a tall man (my husband is 6'5"). Also L and XL tees, dress shirts and a few nice ties.

I can also send toiletries, underwear, and shoes for if you specify sizes.

[Gena Frank]

I am taking friends who were affected to the World's fair for Kids next spring break. I thought it would be a nice surprise to my friends children.

[Heather]

I have some girls clothes size 7/8 and some toys.

[Shayna]

I only know this from their e-mail to me, which was also delayed, but LMCH told me that their hard drive crashed and dumped all of their e-mail this week. They have recovered it, but it is taking them time now to respond to all of the backed up e-mails. I would recommend contacting them again if you were not responded to - they eventually had two different, very nice, very enthusiastic people answer my e-mail.