Helping Black Folks in Houston

Hey y'all, this is my home town. Again, all my family made it out of New Orleans, but the struggle has only begun. I know they, and thousands of other folks need help with finding JOBS especially. And as families, and our family included becomes strained, money and food donationso will also help. SEe below for local orgz in htown.

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Subject: Fwd: Hurricane Relief Houston, Texas

From: Omowale32@aol.com
Date: September 1, 2005 9:32:42 PM EDT
To: soa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Hurricane Relief Houston, Texas

Community Advisory

Sisters & Brothers

As many thousands of Black people, African people evacuate the disaster of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans many are coming to Houston with literally the clothes on their backs. Thousands are here staying with family members/friends, others in over 20 shelters at church's etc. and many thousands at the Houston Astrodome. Families, local media, artist and community groups are stepping forward in this emergency migration of people. As we are aware the major relief agencies are providing aid, however the level of need is so great grassroots groups must and are coming forward. Houston as one of the largest major cities closest to New Orleans and having strong family ties to the entire state of Lousianna must come forward to help our people. We are calling on our communities across the country for help to meet this need! More people are coming and are not likely to return to New Orleans anytime soon. The following are grassroots organizations and activities taking place in Houston, Texas for relief and aid. These are only some of the furry of activies taking place, these groups have a proven track record of consistent work in our communities.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! Some groups/efforts need volunteers call them directly.

HIP-HOP RELIEF/AID

Friday, September 2, 2005 9pm - Until
Candy Lady Comedy Club
4812 Almeda
Houston, Texas 77004
SOS RADIO Featuring ZIN, SAVVY & MORE
$7.00 Cover all proceeds after expenses go to aid efforts
Collecting non-perishable food items, toilitries, medical supplies, pampers, clothes
Coordinating with similar relief efforts in Florida to support Houston displaced persons Hurricane Katrina

sosradio@yahoo.com



RELIEF/AID DRIVE
Saturday, September 3, 2005
Nation of Islam Muhammad Mosque #45
4443 Old Spanish Trail
Houston, Texas 77231-1715
713-741-2747

non-perishable food items, toilitries, medical supplies, pampers, clothes, linens

Beginning 8:00am throughout the day
11:00am Millions More Movement LOC meet to caravan to shelters
MONETARY Contributions Made To: A.C.T.I.O.N. CDC Memo Line Hurricane Relief

ONGOING EFFORT
Shrine of the Black Madonna Pan African Orthodox Christian Church
Currently Housing, Feeding 150 displaced people
Make Donations To: PAOCC In Memo Line Hurricane Relief
5317 M.L. King Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77021


ONGOING EFFORT
New Black Panther Party - Houston Chapter
Krystal Muhammad Chapter Chair Person currently coordinatingsupporting 50 family members displaced in different parts of Houston & Texas. Gearing up to offer housing, food etc. to other displaced persons.
2812 Live Oak
Houston, Texas 77004
713-534-4021

Contribtuions To: New Black Panther Party, Memo Line Hurricane Relief

ONGOING EFFORT
S.H.A.P.E. Community Center
3815 Live Oak
Houston, Texas 77004
Open Monday thru Friday 8:00am-6:00pm & Saturday's call first
713-521-0629, 713-521-0641
drop off non-perishable food items, toilitries, medical supplies, pampers, clothes, linens
working on providing housing need funds to get electricity turned on in units
Contribution To: S.H.A.P.E. Community Center Memo Line Hurricane Relief



OTHER
St. Peter Clavier Catholic Church
Houston, Texas
Currently Sheltering, Feeding over 300 displaced persons
Church were organizing activities took place for Shaka Sankofa (Gary Graham)
Contact info TBA


New Black Panther Nation
Providing Housing and Aid
Contact info TBA


SPECIAL REQUEST
Reknowned Poet Activist Kalaamu Ya Salaam & family staying with family in Houston
Need Monetary Assistance, NBUF-Houston is seeking to make direct contact with him to provide assistance.

From Kalamu.

"if you are in a position to help, i have one request: i need work: speaking engagements, lectures, readings, short term residencies, writing assignments. please contact me via email:
kalamu@aol.com or kalamuya@yahoo.com"


If you wish to send contributions to NBUF- Houston earmarked for Hurricane Relief we will insure that funds/assistance gets directly to one or more of the above mentioned efforts and/or directly to those in need.


National Black United Front -Houston Chapter (NBUF)
2428 Southmore Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77004
713-942-0365

Contributions To: NBUF memo line Hurricane Relief
Community Meeting Every Monday Night 7:00pm