First Houston run

We put the call out Monday and you responded!  Over about 24 hours, we collected enough non-perishable food, bottled water, and supplies to fill our 14-passenger van.  A team of three delivered those supplies to Calvary Houston last night.  They are still without power there but are feeding people twice a day with the help of a team from Calvary Chapel La Habra - Committed Relief - and Samaritan's Purse.  Yesterday alone they fed about 1,400 people.  We are still taking donations and are planning to send a team tomorrow to stay and volunteer through Saturday.  Here is the broadcast email that we sent Monday:

Calvary Austin is organizing to support Hurricane Ike victims in the South Houston \ Bay Area.  Our affiliate, Calvary Houston (www.calvaryh.org ) is positioned on the South side of Houston in the NASA area, and they are in immediate need.  They are receiving lots of calls for a variety of needs, ranging from physical needs to help clear debris and trees, repair roofs, and the like, to provisions for food and water.

Calvary Austin is gathering and delivering supplies, and will send a relief team down to assist later this week.  We want to extend the invitation to people (men & women) inside our church to contribute to this effort.  
•    You can contribute food or supplies by dropping them off at the church.
•    You can send volunteers that are able to travel and work in Houston for a few days later this week.
•    You can contribute financially at Calvary Houston’s site (above)

Please be praying for the victims, and relief teams.
 
If you are interested, please respond as soon as possible.

Food \ Supplies Delivery    
First Run Departing Tuesday 9/16 at 3pm from Calvary Austin

•    Delivery Times @ Calvary Austin

o    Monday until 8pm at the front door (drop off)
o    Tuesday until 3pm for first run, all other items will go in next run
o    Wednesday until 9pm
o    Thursday until 9am

•    Items Requested:

> Tarps/plastic coverings
> Chainsaws
> Gasoline cans/gas
> Generators
> Fan
> Bug spray
> Bibles
> AT&T wireless cards
> Refrigeration systems
> Bottled water
> Number 10 sized canned vegetables
> Beans
> Pasta
> Paper plates
> Napkins
> Plastic utensils
> Clam shells (to-go-style containers for food)

Relief Team
Send email to ike@calvaryaustin.com if you are interested and desire more communication or have questions.  Include your contact info (phone, email, name)

•    Departing Thursday Time (TBD) and staying Thurs and Fri nights, returning Saturday
•    Activities would range from distribution, assisting in moving items, repairs, general labor, clearing debris,      
       administrative, food prep\service, etc.
•    Both Men and Women are welcome and can be used
•    Would need to bring personal care items and bedding.  Would be sleeping at the church.  There is a men 
       and women’s area created for privacy.  May or may not have electricity.  Showers are available.
•    Can travel in church van or bring your own vehicle.

Thank You.