The lady in pink has been keeping the church open so that flood victims can come by and pick up clothing, food, cleaning supplies, children's things, blankets, etc. Often, she simply keeps it open so folks have a place just to sit under a roof, in a clean, mildew-free ambience and eat a hot meal or simply rest and chat. Miraculously, this church was spared, even though it's right in the midst of the stricken neighborhood. Today she was interviewed by Fox News.
This little lady in brown has been on several news channels. Her home, (just a block from Good Shepherd, so use GS's Mapquest address to drive to this location to help) is situated just a tad higher than most on her street and was also spared. As a result, she is running a grass roots distribution center in her yard and it's really taken off. She and her helpers du jour are there from 8 am until dark and she also cooks and feeds her stricken neighbors. FLOOD NEEDS:
Good Shepherd: Shoes for kids and adults, especially sneakers and water proof shoes. Laundry deterg, bleach and cleaning supplies, food, toiletries.
Micki's Front Yard Center: tarps, canopies, HELPERS, HELPERS, HELPERS! Anytime!
The Survivors: All of the above, plus tents, tarps, camping stuff, inclement weather stuff because it's getting cooler and sooner or later, it's gonna rain again, everything and folks just to sit with them and give them hugs and hope.