organization: Coalition -> Coalition/Disaster Relief
make_payable_to: -> A.R.K.S.

parish: -> Middlesex
organization: -> Coalition

notes: ARKS New England is a newly formed volunteer coalition-building relief organization currently working in the Greater Boston area and beyond to help expedite the relief efforts for those people - both hurricane survivors and volunteers - who are finding navigating the post-relief efforts across the country difficult. Many are getting lost in the shuffle. We aim to connect the generous people, churches, businesses, and individuals of the Northeast with those who need their help the most. So many have lost everything and cannot even fathom how to relocate themselves, whether that's for short-term or long-term shelter. The states and national organizations like the Red Cross are overwhelmed, so it is up to the citizens of the country to rise up and lend a helping hand. Finding Help We're putting together the coalition and resources as we speak, but since so many need immediate assistance, we hit the ground running and are looking for urgent funding to help bring those still in makeshift shelters to a safe place where there is room for finding work, getting children into schools, and getting away from the stress of living for weeks or months in crowded shelters. If you are a Katrina survivor or a group in the Gulf area working with survivors, and are experiencing difficulty with the overworked systems that might not be meeting your immediate needs, please email Katrina at: Kit159@aol.com Becoming an ARKS Volunteer We need volunteers with all sorts of experience, or even no experience, who want to help and don't know where to turn. Right now, all these requests are going through Katrina (Kit159@aol.com) as well, though we are looking specifically for people to coordinate the following: volunteers, donated goods, and fundraising/accounting. Fundraising We need cash donations! In the very near future, we will also be organizing the work of getting clothing, food, and goods donations to our new neighbors. A good way to start is to join our neighbor ring, meet everyone else, and list your skills or items you'd be willing to lend a survivor. If you or your group, church, or business want to donate, please contact Katrina at Kit159@aol.com for more details. -> ARKS New England is a newly formed volunteer coalition-building relief organization currently working in the Greater Boston area and beyond to help expedite the relief efforts for those people - both hurricane survivors and volunteers - who are finding navigating the post-relief efforts across the country difficult. Many are getting lost in the shuffle. We aim to connect the generous people, churches, businesses, and individuals of the Northeast with those who need their help the most. So many have lost everything and cannot even fathom how to relocate themselves, whether that's for short-term or long-term shelter. The states and national organizations like the Red Cross are overwhelmed, so it is up to the citizens of the country to rise up and lend a helping hand. Finding Help We're putting together the coalition and resources as we speak, but since so many need immediate assistance, we hit the ground running and are looking for urgent funding to help bring those still in makeshift shelters to a safe place where there is room for finding work, getting children into schools, and getting away from the stress of living for weeks or months in crowded shelters. If you are a Katrina survivor or a group in the Gulf area working with survivors, and are experiencing difficulty with the overworked systems that might not be meeting your immediate needs, please email Katrina at: Kit159@aol.com Becoming an ARKS Volunteer We need volunteers with all sorts of experience, or even no experience, who want to help and don't know where to turn. Right now, all these requests are going through Katrina (Kit159@aol.com) as well, though we are looking specifically for people to coordinate the following: volunteers, donated goods, and fundraising/accounting. Fundraising We need cash donations! In the very near future, we will also be organizing the work of getting clothing, food, and goods donations to our new neighbors. A good way to start is to join our neighbor ring, meet everyone else, and list your skills or items you'd be willing to lend a survivor. If you or your group, church, or business want to donate, please contact Katrina at Kit159@aol.com for more details.