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| Cherice Calhoun | Posted - 18 September 2005 22:48   These locations will be accepting donation items until Friday September 23rd. Grey Direct Sterling Beauty Supply Dental Office - Tamara Dixon Houlihan, Lokey, Howard & Zukin Paramount Chiro-Med Center If you have questions about BlackNLA's donation drive contact Randi Ward at rward@blacknla.com |
| The New Leaders | Posted - 14 September 2005 19:14 TNL/Operation Hope Personal Preparedness Seminar THIS SATURDAY As part of our continuing Financial Fitness Series, TNL is co-hosting its Personal Preparedness Seminar this Saturday (Sept. 17)! Bring a Friend or family member! Do You and Your Family Have an Emergency Financial and Recovery Plan if Natural Disaster, National Emergency or Personal Tragedy Occurs? With the recent storms, fires, floods and uncertainty of terrorist attacks: You need to be able to locate all of your financial, health and insurance documents The New Leaders and Operation HOPE, Inc. invite you to attend the upcoming free PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS SEMINAR Located at: FAME Renaissance Center Historic West Adams Corridor Saturday, September 17, 2005 The seminar is free, but seats fill up quickly! Benefit for Hurricane Katrina Victims THIS SATURDAY The New Leaders have decided to pool our efforts toward victims of the Hurricane Katrina disaster. We have a three-part approach and we are sure that you will want to help with at least one of them. We have chosen two specific situations on which we will focus our attention and a general one. 1) We have decided to assist a young family that lives outside of New Orleans. The family is currently comprised of a husband, wife and their one year old baby. Although they did not lose everything, their house was damaged. In addition, despite the couple's own issues they are taking in a group of family members who did lose their homes and everything else . Conseqently, a group of about 8 adults and several children will be housed under one roof. The biggest problem is that becasue of the disaster, none of them have jobs. There is no income or money coming into the household at the moment except what is donated to them. And unfortunately, the Red Cross has failed to provide any of them with any assistance. 2) Our second hurricane victim is Nichole Houston, 18 year old neice of TNL member Sherri Terrell. Nichole is second year college student who attended Xavier University in New Orleans. She lost everything. She is now fortunately enrolled at the University of Houston where she is in need of a computer, books, clothes, etc. In our ongoing effort to empower our youth, we think it is essential that we support this young woman as she continues her quest for education even during this tumultuous time. So this Saturday, we will be accepting donations of cash, Walmart or Target gift cards, or checks made out to TNL to be given to the situation of your choice. We will be a Fed-exing the donations and gift cards to the young family and Nichole on Tuesday of next week. You can also mail any of these donations to the TNL offices at 1968 West Adams Blvd. Suite 301 LA, CA 90018 3) Finally, we will also be doing a clothing drive from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at our meeting on Saturday, September 17 at the Fame renaissance center at 1968 West Adams blvd (corner of Western and Adams. We will be collecting clothes that will be a taken to the Dream Center where over 300 evacuees are currently housed. |
| Randi | Posted - 13 September 2005 4:4 Hello, These locations will be accepting donation items until Friday September 23rd. Sterling Beauty Supply Dental Office - Tamara Dixon Houlihan, Lokey, Howard & Zukin
If you have questions about BlackNLA's donation drive contact Randi Ward at rward@blacknla.com |
| debra dumas | Posted - 12 September 2005 17:28 hello i'm looking for three of my close friends in la doretha greene of harvey,la stacie milles of new orleans and francis nelson so if you know or have seen any of them please tell them i'm in baton rouge, la thanks in advance debra dumas please e-mail me |
| Brandon | Posted - 9 September 2005 18:9 One hundred years ago WEB Dubois, a civil rights leader, author and sociologist, dreamed that highly esteemed black people would use the gifts, privileges, resources and determination to uplift and empower the less fortunate blacks. He called this unique group the “Talented Tenth” (educated black college graduates, doctors, business owners, teachers and writers, etc). To him, instead of waiting on the government, this was the best way to bring about equality. As a vehicle to fulfill his visions, he co-founded the NAACP. But, has his dream been deferred?
Today, that ‘tenth’ has grown to over a third of the Black population. We are college deans, CEOs of fortune 500 companies, renowned physicians, .publishers, and congress leaders. We are thankful, but there still is a huge disparity between the rich and poor in this nation. Last week, Hurricane Katrina ripped the Gulf of Mexico destroying historical cities on its shores. Hundreds of thousands are dead and homeless in what are the most impoverished and significantly black populated states in our country (Mississippi and Louisiana). New Orleans, the last authentic city in our country, is wiped out. This is the time for people, especially blacks, to unite and see Dubois’ dream through.
We must not judge nor criticize those whom experienced the wrath of Katrina. We must take in the consideration the spirits of the disenfranchised. It’s embedded in their psyche that no one, especially not government officials, care about them. My soul was crushed to see my elder folk crying “don’t treat us like dogs.” It’s appalling to hear such words as, barbaric, animals and beast to describe people. They are human beings, and they need to know that they are loved and we do care. I’m challenging the “Talented Third” to step up, give time and money. There will be a huge impact if everyone gives at least five dollars.
Who am I? As a black man, I’ve grappled with that question internally for most of my 23 years of existence. I’m a member of the ‘third’. I’m a University of Iowa graduate, from Little Rock, Arkansas. I live in Los Angeles. By no means am I rich. Like many others, if I’m a few dollars short, on rent, I too could be homeless. I’m pledging 10 dollars out my paychecks for the rest of the year to the American Red Cross.
Like Dubois, I believe that our individual success as people is tied to that of other brothers and sisters. Are roots can be traced to this area. Along the gulf and the delta we molded popular music. Blues and Jazz began here. In these same places black colleges, which are destroyed, educated us and our ancestors when other places wouldn’t. We have to preserve that. By uniting and giving what we can, we will show the same resilience we used to build this powerful nation.
God placed this message on my heart. Please, feel free to pass this to as many people you think the message best suits.
Brandon D. Campbell
1-800 HELP NOW (1-800-435-7669) www.redcross.org |
| Keema | Posted - 9 September 2005 4:7 Hi: I live in Arlington, Texas. Many of the victims of Hurricane Katrina have been sent here. My daughter and I volunteer at The Salvation Army each day and we usually work distributing toiletries. I see your list below but please remind people to donate Black hair care products also. That is a need that is not as readily filled. Shampoo and conditioner are not as important as we can use any shampoo and conditioner if need be but there is a need for hair oil, oil sheen, hair moisturizer, curl activator, gel, doo-rags, hair scarves, hard bristle brushes, wide tooth combs, hair (for braiding), etc. They also need perfume, makeup, scented shower gel, etc. It may sound minor and low priority but it's often the little things that restore a person's dignity. Lastly, please remind people that donated clothes should be clean and in good condition. You would be surprised the amount of dirty clothes that are received. Most charities will discard dirty clothes. Thank you, Keema Arlington, TX |
| Cherice | Posted - 8 September 2005 19:29 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As the response efforts to get people out of harms way and placed in safe clean environments continues, the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency is reaching out to individuals and assisting them in the application process for disaster assistance. The registration process is one of the first steps in receiving aid through FEMA's programs, and assistance is being expedited to assist those in need. Expedited assistance to help people with their emergency needs of food, shelter, clothing, and personal necessities is being made available to individuals as they apply to FEMA on line at www.fema.gov, or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), TTY 800-462-7585. FEMA personnel are fanning across the nation visiting shelters and setting up disaster recovery centers staffed with individuals to assist in the process of providing expedited assistance. "We realize that many victims do not have access to the usual means of even registering for assistance, and FEMA is initiating efforts to bring the registration process to those in need," said Homeland Security's Principal Federal Official for Hurricane Katrina response and head of FEMA Michael D. Brown. Currently, the amount of money being distributed through the expedited assistance program is $2,000 per household. This expedited assistance is made available by FEMA to those residents severely impacted by disasters from Mississippi and Louisiana who do not have the usual means of identifying damage to their property or unable to provide the immediate documentation necessary. This emergency assistance is provided to help with disaster needs such as transportation, clothing, rental housing, other housing accommodations, and food, and is included in the calculation of total benefits for which victims are eligible. Once individuals register with FEMA for assistance, funds will be made available either through the use of electronic transfer to put funds directly in individuals' bank accounts, debit cards in some locations, or by check that can be delivered directly to individuals through the US Postal Service. The US Postal Service and FEMA have been coordinating to be sure mail is able to be forwarded and delivered to individuals staying in shelters. In instances where individuals do not have access to direct deposit banking means, or are unable to receive checks, FEMA is also implementing a new assistance delivery tool of issuing debit cards to the thousand of evacuees at the Houston Astrodome. The program at the Astrodome, in coordination with the US Treasury, will consist of FEMA teams assisting people in the registration process, with additional assistance from the banking community to deliver the debit card on site. Once the registration process is complete, individuals without electronic funds transfer (EFT) will receive their card with a personal identification number (PIN) and the assistance will be loaded onto the card within 24 hours, allowing the debit cards to be used at any automated cash machine (ATM), or at any location accepting bank cards with the MasterCard logo. Those with EFT capabilities do not have to wait 24 hours as their funds will transfer quickly. The use of the debit card program may also be offered in other large shelters where FEMA has assisted in moving the evacuees into those areas. The emergency funds distributed through debit cards do not provide victims with more assistance than what others may get, but simply utilizes a new delivery method for expedited assistance. The expedited assistance being made available to individuals will only be a portion of the total assistance many people may need, and normal eligibility determinations will result in subsequent payments of assistance in the future. Affected individuals in designated counties can register online for disaster assistance at www.fema.gov or call FEMA's toll-free registration line 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) - TTY 800-462-7585. Victims are encouraged to register on-line due to the possibility of high call volume. If registering by phone, owners of commercial properties and residents with only minor losses are urged to wait a few days before calling so those whose homes were destroyed or heavily damaged can be served first. Phone lines are open 24-hours, 7 days a week. FEMA prepares the nation for all hazards and manages federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates mitigation activities, trains first responders, works with state and local emergency managers, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration. FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on March 1, 2003. |
| Mike | Posted - 8 September 2005 19:16 FEMA HIRING TEMP REGISTRATION INTAKE WORKERS-PASADENA $18/HR FEMA IS HIRING TEMP REGISTRATION INTAKE WORKERS FOR THEIR CALL CENTER IN PASADENA. THOSE HIRED WILL BE ASSISISTING AND REGISTRATION INDIVIDUALS INQUIRING ABOUT DISASTER ASSISTANCE. Must have excellent telephone/communication and customer service skills Must be able to operate a laptop computer and use Microsoft office. Must be a u.s. citizen have a valid cdl and a h.s diploma Pay $18/hour. Overtime paid for hours worked over 8/day or 40/week HOW TO APPLY: Email resumes to : FEMA-R9-Jobs@dhs.gov Fax to: 626-431-3875 PLEASE PASS THIS ON |
| Randi | Posted - 8 September 2005 19:7 Grey Direct 6100 Wilshire Blvd 9th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90048 M-F, 9am - 6pm Sterling Beauty Supply Tamara Dixon - Dental Office Houlihan, Lokey, Howard & Zukin |
| Randi | Posted - 8 September 2005 19:6 Contact Randi Ward Rward@blacknla.com www.blacknla.com Over the past week, we have seen complete devastation on our homeland, and not enough being done. Most of us have not been able to tear ourselves away from the television stories and images of those whose lives are affected most by what can only be termed as "the worst natural disaster" in America's history. We see images of our people dying, starving, and trying to cope. Stories of our elderly who are barely hanging on, but need to be around in order to provide us with OUR history. Sights of babies, dehydrated in dirty diapers, with mothers who are doing as best as possible to care over them. Yet we hear stories of how so many different things are being done to help our people out, and seeing nothing. Or what is being done, is happening so slowly that we can't help but cry because we feel as if we want to do something since no one else is. Well BlackNLA.com is going to provide you with an opportunity to do more. If you would like to make a monetary contribution please visit our web-site, and click on the Red Cross of America link. If you would like to donate items, we are setting up drop-off locations where you can drop off any items, which you feel are needed. Some items we suggest are: Non-perishable food At this time, the drop-locations are still being coordinated, however, at our After Work Mixer click here this Thursday, September 8th at Mr. Pockets Sports Bar & Grill, 516 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, we will be accepting donations. So PLEASE go shopping, or empty your closets, shelves, and cabinets at home to contribute to a worthy cause. Please note that we will also be collecting monetary donations, which will be used to shop for items that are needed. For a full listing of the drop-off locations, please visit the web-site throughout the week for updated listings. If you would like for your office to be a drop-off location, please contact Randi Ward at mailto:rward@blacknla.com immediately.
So many of us have family and friends in the Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama areas, which have been affected by Hurricane Katrina, and what feels like no way to reach them. Well, here is your chance. Please do your part to help, as we may need their help one day. Thank you, The BlackNLA.com Staff |