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Over the past week, many Enron employees have volunteered their time to help
with the city-wide flood relief efforts. Thank you! There are many agencies that need your help this weekend. We have included a list of agencies that are looking for volunteers over the weekend. If you are interested in donating your time and energy, please call the individual contact phone number listed for each project. Thank you for volunteering your time to help the Houston community during this time of great need. Please feel free to send this information to other friends and family who may be interested. Please visit the Enron flood website for additional information at home.enron.com/flood <http://home.enron.com/flood<;. City-wide Volunteer Opportunities Sign-up information and contact numbers are listed for each individual project. American Red Cross: Caseworkers desperately needed - training at Red Cross will take place on Friday at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. - The Red Cross needs more than 100 caseworkers. You must be trained before you can volunteer; the training takes 2 hours. Please contact 713-526-8300. Salvation Army: Volunteers are needed immediately for around the clock help to sort donations, process and distribute, serve food, and donate plastic ware/paper products. All volunteers should contact Darlene at 713/692-4186. Neighborhood Services, Inc: Need volunteers to assist seniors with clean up. Anticipated manpower needs include helping to remove wet carpet, furniture and other soiled materials, clean up of debris, minor and major repair work, and distribution of emergency supplies. Please call 713-669-5329 by 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 15 if you are interested in volunteering on Saturday, June 16 for this project. Teams of 2-3 people would be assigned to each home or family. United Methodist Coalition on Houston Flood Relief: Teams of volunteers are needed to aid families and individuals in dealing with damage and distress caused by the flooding. Please call the Flood Hotline at 713-822-8815 if you wish to volunteer or make donations. San Jacinto Baptist Church, corner of Flint and Muscatang (off of I-10 East, exit Mercury - stay on the feeder road and turn right on Flint): Volunteers are needed to help run the shelter from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. - tough hours to fill! Please call Heather Hughes at Second Baptist Church to get more information - 713-465-3408. Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Pasadena: This shelter for women and children has had significant roof and water damage. Volunteers are needed to help with repairs. Call 713-472-0753. Houston Food Bank: Volunteers are needed to help sort food for the American Red Cross and Salvation Army Food Shelters. Call Carol Gooden at 713-547-8609. Donations Needed for Agencies Across the City Please drop off donations at the InfoZone on the Plaza Java side of the Enron Building lobby from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Monday, June 18 through Friday, June 22. Items needed: ? toiletries ? paper products ? blankets ? pillows ? non-perishable food ? pet food ? formula ? diapers ? cribs ? bedding (baby and adult) ? bug repellant ? clothing: socks, undergarments, large size shoes
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