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A Report on New Orleans
From Veltis Harrattan

SEPTEMBER 5, 2005 --

New York publicist Veltis Harrattan has been mentioned on several occasions on this website. LPR has learned that Ms Harrattan is directly affected by the
New Orleans disaster and here prints the text of her report and listing of aid organizations.

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From: Veltis Harrattan
Subject: Someone directly affected by Katrina, in NYC!
Date: Thu, 01 Sep 2005

Hello,

I have a brother, a sister, 3 aunts, and an uncle who barely escaped New Orleans with their lives. However, they lost everything their homes and businesses. We are giving them as much support as we can.

Presently, I am desperately searching for my elderly grandmother, Mariam Luster, who was initially at the Superdome.

Some of you have called me with your prayers and support, which have made the burden easier to deal with. If you are inclined to donate to the general
relief efforts, here are a list of giving options.

American Red Cross
800-HELP NOW (435-7669) English
800-257-7575 Spanish


America's Second Harvest
800-344-8070

Operation Blessing
800-436-6348

Donate and Volunteer:
Adventist Community Services
800-381-7171

Catholic Charities, USA
703-549-1390

Christian Disaster Response
941-956-5183 or 941-551-9554

Convoy of Hope
417-823-8998

Lutheran Disaster Response
800-638-3522

Mennonite Disaster Service
717-859-2210

Nazarene Disaster Response
888-256-5886

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
800-872-3283

Salvation Army
800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769)

Thanks so much, and please forward this email to anyone you think would like to help the relief efforts.

-- Veltis Harrattan