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Tuesday, October 30, 2007
General Needs
- Canned, Prepared, Packaged food
- Toiletries, hygiene items (shampoo, lotions, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc.)
- Bedding (blankets, sheets, pillows)
- Cleaning Supplies (mops, sponges, Windex, paper towels, long rubber gloves, dust masks, brooms, etc.)
Adopt-A-Congregation
These are the congregations that have been the hardest hit by the recent wildfires. Contact them directly or email: hmiller@edsd.org for more information. Thank you for your generosity!
St. Mary's, Ramona
PO Box 491
1010 12th St
Ramona, CA 92065
The Rev. Leland Jones: 760-789-0890
lelanjones@sbcglobal.net
- 5 families have lost their homes, including clergy
- Ramona Relief Center is still not open due to lack of water in the area.
St. Bartholomew's, Poway
16275 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
858-487-2159
- 5 families have lost their homes.
- Organizing a cleaning ministry which will go to people's homes. Call Bill Zettinger to get involved: 760-445-6791
- Organized a Prayer-in-Action team that helps people deal with all aspects of their loss. Call Bill Angus for details.
St. John's, Fallbrook
PO Box 1576
Fallbrook, CA 92088
Dale New, Senior Warden: 760-723-1608
marion.new@gmail.com
- One family lost their home
- Need cleanup assistance
- All Saints', Vista, has adopted this congregation. Please contact Tisha Bullock: 760.724.1079 to join their efforts
St. Peter's, Del Mar
PO Box 336
334 14th St
Del Mar, CA 92014
The Rev. Lark Diaz: 858-155-1616
larkdiaz@aol.com
- One family lost their home
- One parishioner died
St. John's, Chula Vista
760 First St
Chula Vista, CA 91910
The Rev. George Keith: 619-422-4141
fr-keith@saint-johns.org
- One family lost their home
ST PAUL'S SENIOR HOMES AND SERVICES:
- Rollaway beds - cots won't work for seniors OR funds for the beds. They can be purchased at IKEA or other furniture stores if they're not sold out. If you purchase a bed, you can ship it to: St. Paul's Senior Homes at 2340 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103.
- Medical quality privacy screens
- Depends (adult diapers)
- Shampoo, soap, lotions, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc.
- Radios, DVDs, books
They currently are well-staffed and have volunteers in place. They've been offered our services which they will keep in reserve. If you have medical/elderly care training, let the diocese know as their staffing needs may change: 619-291-5947.
POWAY SHELTER:
The Poway Community Center needs
• Pillows and blankets;
• Towels and washcloths;
• Baby food, baby formula, diapers and baby wipes;
• Activities for children and adults such as games, playing cards, and books;
• New plush animals; and
• Local retailer gift cards.
Donations can be brought directly to the Poway Community Center at 13094 Civic Center Drive. To find out more information on donating to the Center, please contact (858) 679-4318, or visit our website at: www.poway.org.
MEN/WOMEN/CHILDREN'S CLOTHING:
We are collecting supplies for El Cajon Apostolic Church who has about 30 long-term evacuees from Ramona. Three of the families have lost their homes and many of their evacuees will be staying another week at this shelter. Please bring items to the Cathedral and we will deliver them:
- Toiletries
- Diaper wipes
- New and gently used clothing for men/women/children. The children range from age 3 weeks to 13 years old.
FOOD BANK:
San Diego's new food bank, the 2nd Harvest Food Bank for San Diego is in need of warehouse space for the extra food being brought in for the evacuees. Anyone with good-sized warehouse space, please contact Gary McDonald at 858-344-3339.
DO YOU KNOW OF A NEED?:
If you are aware of a need, let us know. This includes anyone whose home may have been damaged or lost in the fire. Contact hmiller@edsd.org.