American Rainbow Rapid Response to the Rescue !! help !

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http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/9/15/131654/135

Roots Relief in TX/LA
by Man from Wasichustan

Mon Sep 15, 2008 at 10:16:54 AM PDT

I know that getting Barack elected means everything. We need to canvas, make phone calls, and donate donate donate. But Texas needs your help. Now. Because the government won't and no one(s) can do this but US.

Now I know your gut might tell you to donate time and resources to one of the Big Charities like the Red Cross, Salvation Army, etc. And those are deserving entities.

But if you really want to get down and dirty and into the middle of everything, check out American Rainbow Rapid Response(ARRR), an all-volunteer (from bottom to top) non-profit organization with a track record of effective, direct, grass roots disaster relief. It's Your Organization.

You may not know them by that name, but it's the same folks who brought you The New Waveland Cafe, Market, and Free Clinic in the wake of Katrina.

Follow me over the fold, learn (or reminisce) about the most unique relief operation on the Gulf Coast in 2005 and how to become a part of the next chapter in grass roots, citizen-driven, secular, open source disaster response.

...more.. http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/9/15/131654/135

thank you to conscious evolution for the following,

Here is a link to the Rainbows site- http://deezlee.com/arrr /
Here is a link to their volunteer/donation page- http://deezlee.com/arrr/wp-register.php
Here is a list of things they need-
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Wishlists
Off site office and warehouse needs -
Office space
Warehouse space
Inventory
Vollunteer coordinator
Liason
Accounting
Fabrication
Fuel Needs -
TBA

Serving Line Needs -
(20) cambro serving coolers
Cleaning products
Serving tables
(15) large tents , to be defined later
In house sound system
LCD projector / projection screen
P.A. system
(2) ice machines / with (1) 300 gal. water tank on metal pallet
(50) flip leg tables
(500) folding chairs
Washer and dryer
Pressure washer
(4) commercial portable air conditioners , electric
Systems Maintenance Needs -
Complete carpentry tool kit for (2) persons , pneumatic
Wood and materials fund
Complete electrical tool kit
Wire and materials fund
Complete plumbing tool kit
Pvc and materials fund
Propane pipeing and materials fund
Assorted breakers , fuse box’s, plugs, and fixtures (bulk)
(30) 100 ft. exstention cords 18 gauge
(15) 50 ft. exstention cords 18 gauge
(15) aasorted length ext. cords 18 gauge
Portable lights and fans
(20) power strips
52 Kilowatt generator
Communication Needs -
Remote sat. link access station for internet, phone , video.
(6) PC computers
Phone router
Hydration Needs -
(10) large coolers
(2) electric beverage coolers
(4) cambro hot/cold beverage dispensers
products/ stock
cart
Hygiene Needs -
(2) 300 gal. water tank on metal pallet
(2) 300gal. waste water tanks on metal pallet
Well pump
In line on demand hot water heater
Wood for shower stalls or
6 portable shower stalls
(6-20) collapsible porto johns or
(6-10) chemical toilets
(2) hand wash stations
cleaning products
(2)Tents 16×16
Dish Pit Needs -
300 gal. water container on metal pallet
in line on demand water heater
electric hot water heater
well pump
metro grade shelves
(2) 3 stage SS sinks
Hobart steam table
Waste water container 300 gal.
Tent
Pvc piping
Security Needs -
Battery spotlights/flashlights
(10) handset radios
Bullhorn
2 cell phones
Inventory Needs -
(2) refer trailers
(1) empty trailer
(2) fork lifts
(3) pallet jacks
(2) dollies
(5) carts
(2) trucks
tents
2 phones
Showers
Toilets
Vehicle


Anyone that feels like donating to relief funds and org's,please send dome to these guys.

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1. *****UPDATE*****

UPDATE : THE HITS JUST KEEP ON COMING.
THIS JUST IN :
As part of their recovery plan, the County Emergency Operations Coordinator in Terrabonne Parish has requested that ARRR step down mass feeding operations . Mission accomplished.

9/17
THIS JUST IN :
The state of Texas,USA has requested ARRR to start up mass feeding station(s).
We arrr partnered up with Christian Disaster Response , in this effort.
Set up will be between Beaumont and Port Arthur. This will act as base for ops further south.
We cannot move as fast as we should due to slim pickens in arrr present finances.


WE NEED VOLUNTEERS AND MONEY.THANK YOU TO THE INDIVIDUALS WHO KICKED DOWN A COMBINED $400 TO ARRR PAYPAL.GIVE WHAT YOU CAN. ONE PERSON WHO COULD ONLY AFFORD TO GIVE $5 DID JUST THAT.WE THANK YOU.
TIMES IS TUFF. TUFFER STILL FOR THOSE IN THE WAKE OF THIS MEAN SPELL OF HURRICANES.WE AND THEY CAN USE YOUR HELP AT THIS TIME.if you have ever wanted to do this type of work, now is your chance to shine.


REMEMBER : NO SELF DEPLOYMENT . Unsolicited , unannounced volunteers , who have not gone through our , application riga-ma-roll will be turned away . WE DO HAVE A STRUCTURE. Just so you know. Waveland rules will apply. ( In a nutshell : energy sucks , drama queens , and ego trippers who cannot channel their energy, drama , or ego 100% into the project at hand, will be asked to leave.)

TO REGISTER : Dial 1-800-339-9941 Extension #1 is for large resource donations .
Extension #2 is for financial or in kind donations.

EXTENSION #3 is for INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERS or groups. Please leave your location , any available equipment , and the dates of your availability.
You may also e-mail : [e-mail] (do not respond to the e-adress from which this update originates)
DO NOT EXPECT AN IMMEDIATE RESPONSE. YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED AS YOU ARE NEEDED. WE WILL BE VERY BUSY. PATIENCE PLEASE.
If you have previously completed a volunteer application, consider your self on deck. Does everybody have their deployment kits assembled? ( If not, you are not prepared. )

Stay tuned, I is , vermin supreme. mouthpiece.
That is all.

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2. yawn..