Welcome to the momready.com Hurricane Clearinghouse

2006-08-24T11:00:36-07:00

Dear Reader,

Since the hurricane, over 5,000 people displaced by Katrina have found a home in Los Angeles, the headquarters of momready.com. One year later, these families and individuals are still desperately trying to rebuild their lives. With the need for assistance still so great, momready.com is opening the Los Angeles chapter of Been There Clearinghouse, tapping into our large following of loyal readers for help.

In the Clearinghouse evacuees can post their specific needs and donors, in turn, can respond to their requests. Donors are also encouraged to list the items or services they have available for evacuees.

Thank you in advance for your participation.

Respectfully yours,
Elisa Taub,
Editor, momready.com

Click here to enter Clearinghouse

PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS BELOW BEFORE ENTERING CLEARINGHOUSE FOR THE FIRST TIME.

To Post A Donation
If you have goods (new or gently used) or services to offer Katrina evacees, enter Clearinghouse, scroll down to bottom of the page and fill out comment form. Here, you can list what have to offer, being as specific as possible.

Know that any costs associated with distributing the goods or services are the donor's responsibility.

To Fulfill A Request:
Enter Clearinghouse and read through the messages of those in need. Once you have found a request you'd like to fulfill, simply click the person's name to contact them directly by email.

Please note that the person you are responding to may be using an email address at a local social service provider. Therefore, make sure to include the person's name who you are connecting with, so your message can be directed to the proper person.

In terms of getting the items to the evacuees, this is your responsibility -- we do not get involved. Please consider any costs for shipping as part of your donation. We strongly suggest shipping the items or dropping them off at an agreed upon social service agency.

***If you make a connection, please email katrina@momready.com and let us know so we can update the site ASAP.

To Contact A Donor:
Enter Clearinghouse and read through the messages from donors for goods or services you might need. If you see something you need, click the donor's name to contact them directly by email.

Be sure to give a little background on yourself, situation and need. Also, include your email address or, if you do not have an email address, consider asking your local service provider to let you use their address for all correspondence.

***If you make a connection, please email katrina@momready.com and let us know so we can update the site ASAP.

To Post A Need:
If you're a Katrina evacuee and you don't see what you need listed in the Clearinghouse, feel free to post your request here. Scroll down to the very bottom of the page and fill out the comment box. Please tell us a little about yourself and your need.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
For specific information related to evacuees or items to donate please contact Janette Cortes at 213-438-0933 or janette_cortes@usw.salvationarmy.org

If you have any questions or comments about the program, please contact Elisa or Yvonne at katrina@momready.com.

Si usted necesita ayuda en Español, favor de contactarse con Flor a flor@momready.com.