Contact
Randi Ward
Rward@blacknla.com
www.BlackNLA.com
Press Release for Immediate Release
Join
BlackNLA.com
on Saturday, September 10th
Hurricane Relief Donations Drive
Thank you for all
of your wonderful responses and support of BlackNLA.com's Hurricane Relief
Efforts. We have had a good response with both items donated, as well
as businesses volunteering to be drop-off locations.
We do realize that not everyone is able to make it to the drop-off locations
during the stated business hours; therefore, BlackNLA.com will be hosting
a Hurricane Relief Drive on Saturday, September 10th from 9am - 10pm at
a Lot in Inglewood, CA. The address is 510 S. La Brea, Inglewood, CA 90301,
located about three blocks south of Manchester, on the west side of La
Brea, across the street from Woody's BBQ.
When assembling your donations, we ask that you please try to keep all
like items together. If you are able to bring your items in a box, we
ask that you please label the box. If you do not have a box, please bring
the items in a plastic bag.
If you would like, to contribute your time, we are also seeking volunteers
to help us on Saturday. If you are interested, please contact Randi Ward
at rward@blacknla.com.
The items collected from our Hurricane Relief Efforts will be to given
to organizations that are providing relief both in the Gulf region and
for those residents relocated to the Los Angeles area. Items heading to
our family and friends in Louisiana, Houston, and other affected areas,
will be combined and transported with those of the Magic Johnson Foundation
Donation. Additonal items will be given to evacuees locally, at such facilities
as the Dream Center in Echo Park.
We have had many suggestions in terms of what to dontate. However, please
know that absolutely everything is welcome. Below is a list of suggested
items:
Non-perishable
food
Bottled Water
Gatorade
Toothbrushes & Toothpaste
Diapers & Baby wipes
Baby Formula & Bottles
Toilet paper
Clothes
Bedding (sheets, comforter, pillows, etc.)
Feminine Hygiene Products
Wheelchairs & Walkers
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Soap
Combs
Towels
Air mattresses
First Aid items (i.e. - band-aids, peroxide, etc.)
Bleach
Pet Food
Adult Depends
General Hygiene Products (Deodorant, antibacterial hand lotion/soap,
shaving cream, shampoo/conditioner, etc.)
Granola/Fruit bars
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Q: Does it have to be new?
A: No, unless you are supplying underwear, stockings, or socks.
Q: What sizes are needed in clothing?
A: All sizes. Please remember that not everyone is a size 5,7 or
9. If you are Big & Beautiful or Big & Tall, yes your clothing items
are also needed.
Q: Are gift
cards acceptable?
A: Yes
Drop-Off Locations
Sterling Beauty
Supply
5810 W. Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
M-F: 8:30am - 6:30 pm
Sat.: 8:30am - 6pm
Sun.: 11am - 5pm
Grey Direct
6100 Wilshire Blvd.
9th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90048
M-F: 9am - 5:30pm
Dental Office
- Tamara Dixon
8618 S. Sepulveda Blvd. #200
Westchester, CA
M-F: 9am - 5pm
Houlihan, Lokey,
Howard & Zukin
1930 Century Park West
Los Angeles, CA
M-F: 9am - 5pm
Paramount Chiro-Med
Center
14063 Paramount Blvd., Suite A
Paramount, CA 90723
MWF: 10am - 7pm
TTh: 10am - 5pm
Sat., Sept. 10th only: 9am - 12noon
So many of us have family and friends that have been affected by Hurricane
Katrina. Some of us may feels like there is no way to reach them, now
is your chance. So please take the time to support the victims of Katrina,
your help in whatever form is greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
BlackNLA.com
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About BlackNLA.com
Launched in March
2000, BlackNLA.com serves as a community resource center for African Americans
living, working and traveling to the Los Angeles area. Visitors to the
site can get information that pertains to their interests and lifestyles,
share information and network. BlackNLA.com provides an online directory
of information on businesses, restaurants, local organizations, healthcare
professionals, music, travel opportunities, upcoming events and more.
www.BlackNLA.com
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