RECOVERY...
If you, and others you know, are able to offer your time and presence to help folks sort through the muck and mud of of the aftermath flooding, please email me at pegenereux@msn.com or call me at 319 750 3200 and let me know who you are, where you live, when you might be available and how we can best contact you (cell phone and email will be best). If you come bring lots of cleaning supplies (paper towels, cleaning products). If you have a special skill (for example electrician, carpenter, etc.) you can offer Post a comment below...
The UMC has this site to go to regarding a unique way to help with cleaning supplies...
http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/getconnected/supplies (the kit instruction sheets links are about midway down, on the right side of the page)
OTHER THINGS WE COULD USE:
1. rags for cleaning, cut up and ready to use...packed in grocery bags
2. basic cleaning supplies: bleach, PineSol, etc.
3. rubber gloves, latex gloves
4. disposable diapers
5. gift cards: Target, HyVee, etc. (any amount)
We'd like to start an online exchange: so, if you can give furniture (NO MATTRESSES), kitchen items, etc., (BUT NO CLOTHING PLEASE) or, if you have a truck or a trailer that can be used in getting items to those in need Post a comment below...
If you or someone you know needs assistance please get in touch with me at the above email address or cell phone so we can begin matching those needs together with people who are able to help...
Here are four 'lists' we are creating...PLEASE COORDINATE THIS WITH YOUR CONGREGATIONS...
1. We are beginning to identify who may be able to actually help with cleaning up (homes, sand bags, sand piles, etc.)... (we have two in-state teams and at least five from out-side of Iowa)
a. I need names
b. I need phone number/s: cell phone numbers are best..
2. We need to identify gifts of furniture, household items, (no mattresses or bed and bath linens), etc.
a. who has what
b. where is it located
c. how soon is it available
3. We need to identify ways to get these gifts from point A to point B: that is: who has a pickup, a trailer, or a truck (tractor- trailer?)
4. We need to identify who needs what help...here is where we will need the help of a local person...
a. I need the name and phone number (cells are best so I can contact them any time) of a contact person in your parish...the idea is to have a single local contact who can coordinate local needs with other churches, civil authorities, Red Cross, etc...as soon as we can get the state-wide ecumenical network set-up I will pass that information/plan on to the local contact...
b. the local contact will then let me know what help is needed...so,
c. I can hook them up with the closest help available (1-3 above)
The idea here will be to keep things simple, by connecting those in need with those who are willing to help.
Blessings,
Pat Genereux
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I have a kitchen table, which is in good condition, to donate. It's solid light oak, a table with two benches. I also have an older desktop computer (about 5 yrs), an HP, with monitor, keyboard & mouse. It, too, is in good condition, with Windows XP OS.
I live in Waterloo & attend Trinity Episcopal Parish. I don't have a truck or trailer to take it long distances, but I could bring it to the church for pickup.
I forgot to add that I can be reached at Trinity, 319-232-4714, or by email, shandymeister@gmail.com.
I am able to organize groups of volunteers who can travel from Denver to Iowa to help families who need help with restoring their homw after the flood. Our ministry service has a tool trailer equiped and ready to travel. We plan to bring the trailer to a location and set up a "Base Camp" for 10 to 15 volunteers who will work one week and be replaced by the next group in following weeks. We will need a place for the team to sleep, eat and shower while in the area. We will bring our own cooks and purchase our food. Building materials and permits will need to be purchased by the property owners. Please contact me by email The-Carpenters-Volunteers@comcast.net or Ralph at cell phone 303-550-2502
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