Boys and Girls Town–Dr. Dennis Dillion was very interested in helping. He needs foster parents, child psychologists, counselors and social services help. As I sat in his office, “60 Minutes” called and I got a real dose of how bad it is for the kids in NO. 1,000 turned away from schools, no child services etc… While talking to Dr. Adrian Wilson, head of social services NO, we walked and I gave him the Katrina elevator tag. He committed that we are definitely being talked about in circles. He wants to help. Dr. Dillion referred Judge David Bell and Richard Winder, Head of Human services NO.
Mryna-Retired Nurse–Friend of the Family referred Arthine V. Powers pastor of hugh church that have freed space from firefighters (went back to firehouse).
St. Peter and Paul (decommissioned church), was used for housing PACE and Nuns… needs work, but usable.
Kevin Coleman head of Black Catholic orgnization.
Rochere assistant to the Governor.
A list of closed Catholic schools in NO and maybe a place for me to stay while in NO…
For Katrina survivor story..Sheila Webb.
Relief Spark helps support other organizations. Like us, RS has desire to do the impossible. Maybe able to help with insurance.
With regard to the $$, we’ve been advised we will could be killed only charging $75 for registration–Might be better to ask a $150 program fee. I disagree. We’re getting closer to landing some sponsors and we definitely want to keep the total cost to our student volunteers to something most of them can manage. Impossible is Nothing!
Right now it could be 2.1 million dollars for a first responders tent city that can be ready and functional in 5 days for 10 week period. Might be able to get companies to use product placement dollars to fund 90% of this, but would need our man power to do the campaign. Option 2. Get at least 50 rooms at $99 per night at the W. Option 3. Contact existing list of landlords willing to rent space for $50 per person, per week. Option 4. Talk to Algiers for land use for tent city.
Continuing contact with other Groups: Lean On Me, Relief NOw, RHINO, Mercy Corps (for training safety-it’s free) and The Green Project. There’s a backlog of students wanting to come for SB07. I
Southern New Orleans University–Dr. George Amedee and Cynthia. Wow!! Murtaugh’s brother. He is all in to help. He can use a lot of our expertise and helping some of the small black churches and the university to get in gear for recovery. Pam please elaborate. Highly possible housing, volunteers and awesome location…referred Kenya Smith assist to mayor, Mandina city hall worker, Marcia Peterson Desire street organization, Ken Burkhalter head person in St. Tammay Parish, and possible Wesley broad Stadium for possible base camp for SB07.
Karen Fernandez-City Planner NO. Loves the idea and willing to help.
Hila and Jonathon with FEMA will check on Job Corp center for possible occupancy and tents.
City of NO, Dep. Chief Dev.–Anthony Faciane heard about us which was obvious because he was in the GNODRP meeting telling us that he doesn’t want any students turned away. NOBODY TURNED AWAY!!!! This is after the task force told him 311 is the central dial-in number for gutting now, they were going to use maps to show progress and about 4 other things Katrina Corps birthed. He is passing a city ordinance to make it easier to gut the homes. He has procured 12 Million dollars to help. He’s going to be my best friend for about 4 weeks…and for life.
We need a conference call… Sunday 11am central time? or after Keith lands in NO..
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The best African restaurant Benechen and Who Dat!!
Talk later
Ray Thomas,
Ray@KatrinaCorps.org