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Rabbi Gideon Estes

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Aug 29, 2020, 10:12:56 PM8/29/20
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Friends:
Here is a way to help. If you have small items you can bring them tomorrow to. Or Ami and I will bring them to the Federation. If you are donating lumber or larger items please bring them to one of the donation signs.
-Rabbi Estes

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From: Jewish Federation of Greater Houston <he...@houstonjewish.org>
Date: Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 3:17 PM
Subject: Help Those Impacted by Laura
To: <gideo...@gmail.com>
















































































































































































































GIVE BACK TO THOSE IMPACTED BY HURRICANE LAURA










































Hurricane Laura brought catastrophic wind damage, as well as a storm surge and flash flooding to Southwest Louisiana and impacting thousands. They will need our help and prayers to recover.


 


Southwest Houston United Response (SHUR), Bethel’s Heavenly Hands, the Jewish Federation of Houston, Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center, and Texas Congregational Disaster Readiness are holding a supply drive for Southwest Louisiana.
































































































SUPPLIES NEEDED










































Tarping Supplies




  • Roof tarps: reinforced, UV resistant, water resistant, minimum 20’x15’ (Not all tarps are waterproof)


  • Lumber: 1x2x8’s OR 2x2x8’s or longer


  • Nails: button Cap/roofing nails


  • Nails: 2-1/2” nails


  • Screws: 2-1/2” deck screws


  • Generators


  • Unused (and empty) gas cans







Household Supplies




  • Non-perishable (basic) foods


  • Water or beverages that do not require refrigeration


  • Protein bars


  • Personal hygiene: shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, combs, brushes, adult diapers – either individually or in prepared kits.


  • Baby food/formula


  • Diapers


  • Wipes


  • Household cleaning supplies


  • Hand sanitizer


  • Small first aid kits




 


Donations of the Following Items will NOT be Accepted




  • Clothing (except good-quality, seasonly-appropriate at Bethel's Heavenly Hands)


  • Perishable foods


  • Foods requiring refrigeration


  • Prepared foods














































































































































































COLLECTION SITES



















































Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center









Drop-Off Times


Sunday (8/30)


1-4 pm































Bethel's Heavenly Hands









Drop-Off Times


Saturday (8/29)-Wednesday (9/2)


1-4 pm each day
































































































PARTNERS


























































































































Please contact Gary Flaharty at gary.f...@TeamSHUR.org with any questions.













































--
Rabbi Gideon Estes
Congregation Or Ami
"Light of My People"
3443 Wilcrest Drive
Houston, TX 77042
713-334-4300 (office)
713-334-5197 (fax)
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