HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF EFFORTS

RE: ANGEL ADOPTION OF A FAMILY
MILLENNIUM TRUST PROGRAM


Denys G. Thompson
250 Walston Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 229-9131


I was a resident of Gulfport, MS. I lived on the beach and lost everything. I am a small business owner. I’m struggling to keep my business open. I need help to keep a level head. We are in need of bedroom furniture, towels, linen, kitchen supplies, winter clothes, coats, long pants, and shirts. I am living with my mother, and we are sleeping on the floor. My temp. address is: 8305 N. Carolina, Gulfport, MS 39501

Thank you

DEFINED NEEDS:
Bedroom furniture Towels
Linen Kitchen supplies
Winter clothes Coats
Long pants Shirts

Cynthia A. Willis
105 Phyllis Drive
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 831-9240/(228) 669-1737


Jamilla Gins lost 9 members they went to the church. The water came upon the church, my father tried to save as many as he could, but they could not swim. We were calling their names, but the water took them under. After that, two of my aunts died. Erick Fortenberry was in the house my old lady and baby. The storm was so, it was day, and we ran out of the house and got into a ditch. Katrina just took our home and split it into. I thanked God for the blood of Jesus it passed over us. We love to share with others what we felt was the end. But by God love, grace and having faith, we lived. Elemaka Williams and all of her 4 children stayed with me. We had 12 hours of Katrina. People panic, I kept pleading the Blood of Jesus for all of us, and the people in the world. I had my last conversation on the cell phone with my brother. I told him that the eye was over us and it would be in Columbia in about 20 minutes that was the east time we heard from any family. I did not know where my grandchild was for weeks and we know God had protected them. My nephew was on top of the house when they came and hot his mother and family off the top. He told me, Aunt Cynthia saw bodies floating without a head even without arms, and they were gone. This was so devastating for a child that is 14 years old to witness even the one smaller then him saw the same thing. I saw people roofs falling off of houses, trees splitting in al kinds of ways, it seems like it would never end. Thank God for his love that he have for all of us.

DEFINED NEEDS:

3 Bedroom sets w/ end tables 2 King Beds / 1 Queen Bed
2 King / 1 Queen comforters complete set with sheets
Towels all sizes Bathroom set
Kitchen set Cabinets
Garbage Disposal Dishwasher
2 big refrigerator 1 small refrigerator
TV for bedroom Blinds, drapes
Desktop Computer/printer/monitor valances
Little angels pictures
Wallpaper carpet
DVD/VCR Couch set
Rugs all sizes Kid toys

Ladies clothes
16W dresses/pants
Underwear size 9 Socks size 8
Ladies shoes size 9 Bras size 38B
Stockings Queen support (blk, coffee, white, etc) Slips XL

Men clothes
Men’s pants size 36/32 underpants size 38
Shirts size XL shoes 10 ½

Children

Boys – 6 years old
Pants size 7L Underclothes size 7
Shirts size 7-8 Shoes size 2 ½ - 3

Boy – 4 years old
Pants size 4-½ underclothes size 5
Shirts 4 shoes size 13 ½

Little girl – 1 yr 11 mon.
Clothes size 2T toddler shoes 6
 

The Brown Family
18 Daisy Ln
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 731-2844 – Home (601) 441-9495 - Cell


We are the Brown Family, Houston, William, Antoiwine, Marcus, Staisa and Justice Brown. We are writing this letter to you to let you know how Hurricane Katrina affected us. It was by the Grace of God we made it threw. The kids were scared and crying. They just know the world was coming to an end, but we kept the faith.

I have no insurance and have contacted Fema, but they told me that it could take up to 30 days before I could get help. We are in great need of help now. We lost our washer and dryer that was on the back porch, our bedroom set, comforters set, towels, clothes, shoes, living room set, refrigerator, freezer w/food, big screen TV, computer due to power surge, one shed collapsed we lost 2 riding mowers, kids go car, and bikes. We have done a lot of work ourselves; we bought a chainsaw to clean the yard, fixed the window and patio door.

If you can help us in any way, it will be greatly appreciated.

Thanking you in advance with God’s speed,

The Brown Family

DEFINED NEEDS:
Washer Dryer Bedroom set
Comforters sets Towels Living room set
Refrigerator Freezer Big screen TV
Computer 2 riding mowers Kids Go Car
Bikes Clothes

Houston size: Pants: 36 waist 34 length
Shirt: Large
Shoes: 11



Willine Pants: 18 Dress: 18
Shirt: XL
Shoes: 9

Antoiwine: Pants: 36 waist 34 length
Shirt: XL
Shoes: 11 ½

Marcus: Pants: 38 waist 34 length
Shirt: XL
Shoes: 12

Staisa: Pants: 6 Dress: 6X
Shirt: 6
Shoes: 10 kids

Justice: Pants: 8
Shirt: 8
Shoes: 12 ½ kids
 

Mr. Benjamin Williams
4612 Illinois Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 868-2604


I’m Mr. Ben and worked for Mississippi Power until I became disabled. I’m homeless trying to get a FEMA trailer. No help has come yet. I thank God I can go on and talk about it. I am in need of everything a home, pants 32 – 31 length, shirts – large, underwear and food.

DEFINE NEEDS:
Pants size 32 length 31 Shirts size large
Underwear size 32 Shoes 10 ½
Food Home

Geneva Barnes
102 Donna Street
Gulfport, MS 39503
Home (228) 539-3572 / Cell (228) 806-7624

I am 65 years old. I have been a Christian for 27 years. During Hurricane Katrina, I was greatly affected. My roof on the house has been messed up, the walls are torn down in the washroom, and the ceiling needs to be repaired in the living room. The carpet in the living room area is ruined. The front porch and the shed have no roof.

Thank you so very much.

DEFINE NEEDS:

Roof needs repair Walls need repair in washroom
Ceiling needs repair in living room Carpet in living room
Front porch and shed needs roof

Lillie Jackson
16147 Ganges Street
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 863-6965 – Home / (228) 209) 4125


*(Picture of home attached)

I am 76 years old. I have been a member for the North Gulfport Church of Christ since 1982 or 1983. I am disabled and need total care. My home was totally destroyed in Hurricane Katrina because a tree fell on the house. I lost everything.

I really appreciate any help.

DEFINE NEEDS:
Home to be rebuilt

Clothing – medium gowns
Dishes

Silverware

Juliette Harvey
8371 W. Virginia Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-6780
(228) 697-1500 & (228) 697-3777 cell phones

I am writing this letter on behalf of my grandmother. Her name is Juliette Harvey, she is 81 years old. She is the legal guardian of my twin cousins, Juliette and Williette Harvey who are 17 years old. They are juniors at Harrison Central High School. My granny’s house has some damage, but is still livable. She has allowed us to stay with her. A tree fell on the house and put a hole in the roof of one bedroom. Due to that the other bedroom is leaking. Her fence was torn up and some of the siding is gone. She lost her food and beds in both rooms and some clothing. She needs towels, linens, bedroom furniture, cleaning supplies, dinette table, and winter clothes.

Anything you can send will be greatly appreciated.

Williette plays basketball.
Juliette likes to read books by black authors.

DEFINE NEEDS:
Towels Linens 2 Bedroom furniture
Cleaning supplies Dinette table Winter clothes

Sizes are:
Woman (81) – pants size 20
Shirts size XL
Jacket size XL
(Juliette 17) – pants size 10
Shirts – large
Jacket – large
(Williette) – pants size 12
Shirts – large
Jacket – large
 

Mr. & Mrs. Leure
21 Lockout Lane
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 441-8524


My name is Janet Laure. I’m married with one child and expecting another. My husband name is Joseph Leure and daughter Aalya Leure.
 

I was really affected by Hurricane Katrina due to power surges going out and lost a 37” television, refrigerator, computer, microwave, VCR/DVD player. I lost some other appliances: cake mixer, jumbo toasters, blender, vegetable shredder and more. My carpet in my home got wet with my living room set due to the door being blown open. We were in the process of moving in the home yet got damaged. I had several comforter sets, walker, and toys damaged and clothes damaged. Also, I lost my father on the 8th of September from the storm. There were no lights or water for 2 weeks, he had high blood pressure and heart disease and it was a must for him to take his medicine everyday in order to survive. By no stores being open for at least a week, by the time he got his medicine it was too late. Also, he couldn’t be in heat and had to drink plenty of fluids.


Also we are behind on our bills due to this. We just moved and might have to move again because we are behind on the down payment as well as monthly rates. I wish I had something paid for. This is really a lot of stress on us and being that I’m expecting my second child, I had to pay my father’s funeral expenses totaling $6,657.00. We have applied for FEMA, but have not heard anything yet.

Your help would be greatly appreciated.

DEFINED NEEDS:

Television

Refrigerator

Computer

Microwave
VCR/DVD Player

Cake mixer

Jumbo toasters

Blender
Vegetable Shredder

Living Room set

Comforter sets

Walker
Kids toys

Ida Brathern
4205 Indiana Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 863-9070


I have a member of the North Gulfport Church of Christ for several years. I am 70 years old and I have suffered some damage for Hurricane Katrina. At this time, I have no phone service. I need your prayers and your assistance at this time. I am in need of a chest drawer and a bedroom set.

Love,

Ida Brathern

DEINED NEEDS:

Chest Drawer

Bedroom Set

Helen Turner
16147 Ganges Street
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 863-6965 – Home / (228) 209) 4125


I am 48 years old and is the care taker of Sis. Lillie Jackson. I have been a member for the North Gulfport Church of Christ since 1983. Her residence was totally destroyed in Hurricane Katrina and I lost all my clothes and shoes. I am in need of winter clothes, jackets and shoes.

I really appreciate any help.

DEFINE NEEDS:
Clothes size 16

Winter Clothing – size 16
Jackets

Shoes 7 ½

Ronnie & Marilyn Hankins
506 Mimosa
Gulfport, MS 39503


We have been married for 13 years and we reside here on the Gulf Coast not far from the beach. My husband and I are hard workers and have been involved in the community and church ever since being here in the Gulfport/Biloxi area. We do not have any children, but have a wholesome of nieces and nephews that we take care of from time to time.

We left our home in the anticipation of Hurricane Katrina and when we came back we were very sadden at the condition of our resident. Water damage and wind damage was found throughout the house and we lost a lot of furniture. We also took in Ronnie’s sister family, Ms. Silver, during the aftermath period of the hurricane even until now. There has been a lot of stress and strains dealing with this situation, but I know God is able to help us overcome any obstacle. We are truly standing in the need and prayer and help and whatever you can do to help us, we appreciate it.

Respectfully,

Ronnie & Marilyn Hankins
DEFINE NEEDS:

Living room furniture

Dining room furniture
Bed room furniture

Pots and pans
Dishes/glasses

Throw rugs

Mrs. Ollie Jackson
37 Sims Circle
Prentiss, MS 39474
(601) 792-8616 / (601) 466-8817


I am Ollie Jackson and I am 79 years old. Hurricane Katrina affected me. I lost comforter sets, sheets, towels all sizes, deep freezer w/ food, refrigerator, TV and microwave. My clothes got damaged and furniture got wet and is mildewed.

I am a Christian lady, so I believe that God will provide for me.

My clothes sizes are:
Dresses & skirts size 14
Shoes – size 8

DEFINED NEEDS:
Comforter sets

Sheets

Towels all sizes
Deep freezer

Refrigerator

Television
Microwave

Norman Armstrong
632 25th Street
Gulfport, MS 39501
Home – (228) 864-4914 / Cell – (228) 313-9944


My name is Norman Armstrong; I was a senior at Dillard University. My address was 1441 Lake Avenue, Apt. 111, Metairie, LA. On August 27th, when I left New Orleans I was only able to bring a few things with me. Therefore, I lost everything. My plan is to return in January to attend Tulane University. I am living now with family members at 632 25th Street in Gulfport, MS. My losses were: living room furniture, 1 bedroom set, computer, all appliances, school books, food and clothing.

Love,

Norman

DEFINED NEEDS:
Living room furniture

1 bedroom set
Computer

All appliances
School books

Food
Clothing

Mary Ann May
4616 Goldfinch Drive
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 865-9744

I have been a member of the North Gulfport Church of Christ since She was married to a member, Bro. Jimmy May, Sr. in 1992. During Hurricane Katrina, my home was damaged in several key areas. I am in need of a queen size mattress set, queen size pillows, a queen size
quilt, bathroom items (blue, white, ivory or green), rugs (any color and any size), bathroom and kitchen towels all sizes.

Love,

Mary May

DEFINED NEEDS:

Queen size mattress set

Queen size pillows
Queen size quilts

Bathroom items (blue, white, ivory or green)
Rugs (any color or size)

Bathroom and kitchen towels all sizes

Veronica Marina Silver
5014 28th Street, Apt. #811
Gulfport, MS 39501


Due to the hurricane, I lost my car, all of my clothes, living room set, dishes, dining set, 2 television sets, 2 DVD players, bedroom set, 1 boy bedroom set, boy clothes, and 1 bicycle.

This is greatly appreciated.

DEFINE NEEDS:

Car Clothes
Living room set

Dishes
Dining set

2 Television sets
2 DVD Players

Bedroom set
1 boy bedroom set

Clothes size 14 regular
1 Bicycle

Vernice Silver
5014 28th Street, Apt. 624
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 234-

I am a daycare teacher and a grandparent. I lost my job, my apartment and possessions were destroyed including my car due to Hurricane Katrina. I need a dining table, lamps, television, DVD, living room furniture, queen size mattress with box spring, a boy bed w/mattress and box spring, boy pants.

It is greatly appreciated what can be done.

DEFINE NEEDS:

Car Dining Table
Lamps

Television
DVD

Living room furniture
Queen size mattress w/ box spring

1 Boy bed w/mattress and box spring
Boy pants size 14 regular

Trest Rodgers
119 Darube Street or Ave
Gulfport, MS 39501


I am 77 years old and live in Gulfport, MS. I graduated in Branda, MS in the 8th grade. I work at Memorial Hospital as a Radiology Assistant for 30 years until I had two knee replacements and became disable. I’m on disability and have high blood pressure and heart problems.

I have lived on the Gulf Coast since I was about 16 years old. My son and I went through Camille and all of the other storms, but nothing like Katrina. Katrina was 12 hours of destruction and distress. Trees were splitting in all directions and it just seems like the end. It is still depressing. I had roof leaking on the beds in two rooms and lights were out for weeks. Food was also lost.

God Bless

Trest Rodgers

DEFINE NEEDS:
Refrigerator Freezer w/ice maker
Upper oven
 

Tammy Jones
8107 Alabama Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-6579


I have a member of the North Gulfport Church of Christ since 1989. I was baptized under the ministry of Bro. James Warren. I am a single mom of 2 children, Courtney, 16 years old and DeShawn Jones, 9 years old. Bro. James D. Harris, Sr. has taught me more about the Bible than I thought I could ever
learn. My sons were both baptized under his teaching and now they work for the Lord in the church.

My home was severely damaged from the hurricane and I am unable to live in my home at this time. I am in need of towels of all sizes, a refrigerator, pots, pans, dishes, silverware, a full living room set, futon bed with twin and queen size frame, queen size mattress set, sheets queen, full, and twin) sizes, and comforters, (queen, full and twin) sizes.


Love,

Tammy Jones


DEFINED NEEDS:

Towels all sizes

Refrigerator

Pots & Pans
Dishes

Silverware

Full living room set
Futon Bed w/twin & queen frame

Queen mattress set Sheets (queen, full & twin)
Comforters (queen, full & twin)

Stella Brathren
4711 Ivory Street
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 864-2285

I have been a member of the North Gulfport Church of Christ for
several years. I am 69 years old. During Hurricane Katrina, I lost everything in my home. Water flooded my home up to @ 7 feet on all of my walls and rooms. I am unable to live in my home and now I live with my sister. It is unknown if I would be able to live in my home again at this time. I am now in need of a small gas stove, a living room suit, 2 bedroom suits, a china cabinet, pot & pans, and kitchen items.

Love,

Stella Brathren

DEFINED NEEDS:

Small gas stove

Living room suit

2 bedroom suits
China cabinet

Pots & pans

Kitchen items