Help for Victims of Hurricane Katrina

RESOURCES LISTED ON THIS PAGE: The American Red Cross The Salvation Army The Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, MS The United Church of Christ Back to the Bayous Boat Building Project

THE AMERICAN RED CROSS click here: Make monetary donations. Take training and go to affected disaster areas and volunteer. Volunteer at local Red Cross setting to help with phones, packing supplies, etc. THE SALVATION ARMY click here: Make monetary donations. Make material donations. Volunteer. THE BACK BAY MISSION click here: In Biloxi, MS. Working among the poorest of the poor since the 1920's providing basic and comprehensive support. Work crews for cleanup and repair will be organized in upcoming weeks. Severly hit and reorganizing at this time, but expect them to be in the heart of the recovery. THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST click here: Direct dollar-for-dollar aid with no overhead taken out, no advertising costs, etc. This is an alternative if you don't have a faith community to give through.

BACK TO THE BAYOUS BOAT BUILDING PROJECT Begining soon and continuing through the winter and into the spring, we will be building basic, flat bottom plywood jon boats for needy fishing folks (probably around Biloxi, MS). Many fishermen in the area made a living fishing for catfish and shrimp, but lost everything in the storm. As they attempt to return to the life they once knew, a new boat, even a basic one like this, will help them get started. Progress photos wil be posted as things get underway. Donations for the boat building project can be sent to: First Congregational Church, UCC P.O. Box 322 New London, CT 06320 860-443-8409 Link: Rev. David M. Hammett, Pastor and project coordinator Email: