New England Volunteers

[Doug33]

Trying to start a list of volunteers from New England, sign up here and we'll try to get the wheels rolling. please include your email addy, and/or any other pertinent contact info along with what you're bringing to the table, thanks alot for stepping up! :) my personal email is monsterenterprises@hotmail.com, if you have any questions or comments

[vervilledeb1]

Hi Doug,

Add me to the list. I'm in Rhode Island.

Thanks,
Debby Verville

[camjo]

I too live in Rhode Island. Add me to your list.

-Cameron

[Doug33]

excellent guys, thanks alot, i'm sorry i wasn't more specific in my first post, you should also post your email addys so we can all get in contact with eachother, and also what you can bring to the table, time, donations, that sort of thing, as this is an open forum, anyone with any ideas feel free to speak up, thanks for stepping up and keep checking back here, i'm attepting to coordinate something so i'll try to keep you all posted

[vervilledeb1]

Doug,

It was just on the news that RI will be taking in 500 people. They are going to put them in the military housing in Middletown. I don't know if you already have this info or not. Trying to help :) Oh, and heres my email:vervilledeb1@yahoo.com

[Doug33]

That's good to hear, I'm happy that people havn't forgotten what america is all about, we're all on the same team and it's such a good feeling to know that everyone's coming together in a time of need.

[NicoMoon]

Hi All,

Go Rhode Island! Small But Powerful!

Would someone make sure to get the shelter information into our Shelter's Database at the flashing link above?

This is a valuable resource for people who are looking for a way to get their donations and assistance directly to those in need.

We seem to have the only Shelter Database, so it's important that we keep it updated.

Many thanks,

Nico

[otterwomyn]

Hi Doug,

Please count me in. I'd like to give some time in whatever way I can. Please let me know how I can be of help. My email addy is otterwomyn1@yahoo.com. I live in R.I. also, soon to be moving to VT, but want to help as much as I can.

Thanks,

Diane

[bwhitten]

If you want to assist the victims of Hurricane Katrina but do not know where to begin, here is a short comprehensive list I have compiled to assist with your efforts. It is a place to start. Register with the appropriate organizations so that they know what equipment, resources, or manpower you have available and they can utilize the same in a more effective manner. Please feel free to redistribute this list!

Check my MSN Space below frequently for updates to this list!

Please feel free to contact me if you need further information.

Thank you kindly and hugs to all!
Brenda
bwhitten@midsouth.rr.com
http://spaces.msn.com/members/bwhitten/

IMPORTANT NOTE: N E V E R give your personal information to anyone via email and please verify all web sites that someone may send you in an email asking for donations. There are plenty of scam websites, which will try to steal your personal information. I have included lists with phone numbers and addresses where assistance is needed. All of the information below can be easily verified.

A PLACE TO START:

Network For Good - REGISTER TODAY!
You can donate your time, resources or manpower.
http://www.networkforgood.org/topics/animal_environ/hurricanes/

American Red Cross - REGISTER TODAY!
You can donate your time, resources or manpower.
http://www.redcross.org/

Somewhere To Go - REGISTER TODAY!
If you have housing available for hurricane victims or if you are a victim and need a place to stay then get connected to those people here.
http://www.somewheretogo.org/

Contractors who want to donate resources/equipment register here - REGISTER TODAY!
http://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/offices/contract/Katrina/ContractorRegister.php

News and information Web portal for the construction industry - REGISTER TODAY!
Special emphasis on connecting construction professionals to the rebuilding effort.
http://www.ForConstructionPros.com

Rescue Animals Affected By The Hurricane - REGISTER TODAY!
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=hurricane_volunteer

[Tulane]

Hi, I'm just brainstorming here but I am trying to start a donation drive of supplies near my home in Westchester County, New York. Should I start the donation drive and have the supplies go to the evacuees in Northeastern states or attempt to go all the way to the Gulf Coast? I'm having a hard time finding trucks/truck drivers and ways to pay for gas, otherwise I would love to send supplies everywhere, but New England evacuees would be much more feasible to reach... any ideas?
Also, with the supply drive I'm trying to start, any idea of how I should advertise/who to ask to supply a storage facility? For now I'm converting my garage and bottom floor of my house to hold everything...

Any ideas are welcomed, please email me at GauravRManchanda@gmail.com

Any Tulane Alums who read this, please contact me so we can try to organize a Tulane fund as well. Thanks!

Rick Manchanda