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Astrodome
Kim, what a fantastic idea. It just didn't occur to me that people would want to get their stuff to Houston, or anywhere else in Texas where the refugees are. How generous of people to go through the trouble and expense to ship their stuff to the refugees. And how great of you to take that on.
I just wanted to let people know though, that you can drop stuff off at the Astrodome directly, I did it on Thursday. There are drop off points in the parking lot, off the west bound feeder. There were conflicting reports, first they said don't drop off, then do, so I just went down there. I just didn't want anyone in the Houston area to be discouraged from dropping off directly if that's what they want to do. There's also a place across the highway from the Astrodome that was taking donations, in the parking lot.
It has been heartwarming to see the outpouring of donations and effort for the refugees here in Houston, as I know is happening in many other towns in the region. My son's cub scout troop collected clothing, etc. over the weekend. My daughters youth group collected and sorted clothing, toys, etc. over the weekend. Both their lower school and upper school had drives last week and will continue to collect donations. Our garbage collectors are going to pick up donations with their regular trash pick up this week - for those who can't get their items to a church or Salvation Army location. Our church is collecting items to take. My neighbor just stopped by (she locked herself out and needed her house key!) and the back of her car was full of things to take tomorrow to donate. A friend of mine spotted a displaced family in the cafe area in a neighborhood grocery store and started a conversation with them, she ended up letting them borrow an extra car that her family wasn't using for as long as they need it.
I guess this is all to say that although there may be some reports on the news about disorganization at the Astrodome and Reliant Center, and the Convention Center, if what I have seen in the last week is any indication, rest assured that the people in the Astrodome are getting large quantities of donations. What they don't have are the medical personnel. They need our continued support and our prayers.
Joan
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