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The people, who make New Orleans great, greatly need our help!

So many of you have called Brennan's with offers of prayers, help and
donations and we have truly been overwhelmed. The scope of the
devastation is, well, devastating but we are busy about the task of
helping many friends and family that have come and will continue to come
to Houston.

The cooks, servers and restaurant workers of New Orleans have provided
fabulous times and memories for millions. Now we must remember them in
their time of need. The Commander's Palace Family of Restaurants is
spearheading a relief fund to benefit professionals in the hospitality
industry who will be without jobs as New Orleans is rebuilt.

Whether it's our dedicated employees, or those of our peers, we are
particularly sensitive to the fact that these individuals - all of whom
work long, hard hours and depend on their salary or tips to live - will
have a tough road ahead these coming weeks or months.

Our part of the country is known for taking hospitality very seriously,
and it's right to do something to help these folks who are so devoted to
the industry.

This is where you can help!

We will be hosting an all day event at

Brennan's of Houston,
3300 Smith Street,
713-522-9711
Friday, September 9, from 10 am until 8 pm

To help raise funds and boost spirits!
Stop by for hors d'oeuvres from devoted Houston Restaurants and a glass
of wine with us and remember to invite your friends.

All we are asking is for a minimum donation of $40 per person.

100% of all donations will be directly distributed to the New Orleans
Hospitality Workers Disaster Relief Fund. This fund will be coordinated
by the Greater Houston Community Foundation, a well-established
charitable organization.

www.ghcf.org

Any restaurant, business, or individual that would like to make a
contribution can use the fund as a resource to send donations. Money
will be distributed directly to those people most affected after
qualifying by application.

From the bottom of our hearts THANK YOU from the Brennan Family for all
of your love, caring and concern!

You our valued friends are everything to us!!

The Team at Brennan's of Houston

P.S. I have printable PDF files about these events that you can use as
fliers at your place of business. Please e-mail me direct & I will send
them. thanks, Kat-

My area of Texas is hosting some refugees, and I'm volunteering at the
Waxahachie, Texas Salvation Army.

For those who would like to contribute something, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR
LOCAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER BEFORE DROPPING ITEMS OFF!!!

At our center, we've stopped accepting clothing, and are doing okay
with toiletries. What we're asking for is basic household items to
assist people who are being transitioned into their own homes, like can
openers, silverware, dishes - practical things.

The need will vary from distribution center to distribution center, so
save yourself some disappointment by having your good intentions turned
away. And increase the likelihood that your gifts will be immediately
used and appreciated! Just give them a quick call before you go, and
ask what they need.

Thanks!

On 7 Sep 2005 14:21:26 -0700, Nell wrote:

> My area of Texas is hosting some refugees, and I'm volunteering at the
> Waxahachie, Texas Salvation Army.
>
> For those who would like to contribute something, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR
> LOCAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER BEFORE DROPPING ITEMS OFF!!!
>
> At our center, we've stopped accepting clothing, and are doing okay
> with toiletries. What we're asking for is basic household items to
> assist people who are being transitioned into their own homes, like can
> openers, silverware, dishes - practical things.
>
> The need will vary from distribution center to distribution center, so
> save yourself some disappointment by having your good intentions turned
> away. And increase the likelihood that your gifts will be immediately
> used and appreciated! Just give them a quick call before you go, and
> ask what they need.
>
Thanks, Neil... if California ever finishes haggling with the Feds we
may house some evacuees too (Bush only tolerates Ca because we are a
big cash flow to his coffers and we have a Rep. Gov.), so we need to
know what is most needed after cash.

The children of those who are packed in together in schools, football
grounds etc, whose parents have been immunised against disease
themselves and not caught childhood diseases naturally, have not got
their God given immunity by the natural course of things.

Lots of prayers and laughter will be needed to keep them well because
their immune systems will be down, as well as clothes, food and manual
help.

In Christ's love
Carol T