North Texas Conference -- The United Methodist Church
Resource persons:
- Disaster Response Coordinator: Rev. Duane VanGiesen. 972-490-3438, 800-969-8201, e-mail: vangiesen@ntcumc.org
- Donations Coordinator: Martha Jacobson, 972-490-3438, 800-969-8201, e-mail: ntc_disaster_relief@yahoo.com
- Volunteer Coordinator: Shirley Black, 972-490-3438, 800-969-8201, e-mail ntc_disaster_relief@yahoo.com
- UMCOR Representative: Kathryn Strempke, 940-321-6100, e-mail: kstrempke@lakecitiesumc.org
Jacobson and Black are now serving in these temporary positions and will have office space in the United Methodist Building, 13959 Peyton Drive, Dallas.
Priorities changing:
It is our understanding that at this time the critical needs have shifted from sheltering to longer-term resettlement priorities of transportation, furniture, and housing. Congregations are urged to work with local and denominational agencies and churches targeting specific needs. Log on to the NTC website for details:
http://www.ntcumc.org/Katrina/index.html
There is an oversupply of used clothing. Please do not donate at this time.
(Thanks to Reverend Gregory S. Neal for the tip)
