Posted on Sep 8, 2005

Hosea Feed the Hungry on Front Line of Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort!! GABEO Urges Contributions to Hosea Feed the Hungry for Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort!!!!!! Please Make Donations to: Hosea Feed the Hungry Post Office Box 4672 Atlanta, Georgia 30302-4672 To Volunteer: 1035 Donnelly Avenue, S. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30310 (404) 755-3353 Additional Hurricane Relief Contact Information is Below Subject: Georgia Tech Hurricane Relief Assistance please note the attached Georgia Tech Emergency web-site that has been set up for hurricane victims that are displaced here in the Atlanta area (and other locations). The site highlights contacts for specific needs such as immediate help for: * food * financial assistance * temporary and long term housing * job assistance * hurricane admissions assistance * other necessary/pertinent information that may be needed This is an excellent and informative opportunity for those people who are in need to get contact information for a variety of needs assistance. Thanks. http://www.gatech.edu/emergency/ ============================ Ricky D. Rowe Sr. Educational Facilities Planner Capital Planning & Space Management 225 North Avenue, NW Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0690 U.S.A. Lyman Hall; Suite 125 Georgia Institute of Technology Phone: ----------(404)-894-5558 Fax: --------------(404)-894-3645 E-Mail: rick.rowe@spaceplan.gatech.edu For Evacuees: Hurricane Katrina Relief If you have evacuated your home due to Hurricane Katrina and you need assistance, please contact the nearest Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) county office. They will be able to assist you in applying for Federal assistance, locating a healthcare provider, obtaining prescription refills, finding housing and housing vouchers, replacing your personal identification documents, locating employment or unemployment payments, acquiring food stamps, registering for school, and finding a quality daycare provider. Your local DFCS office can be found at http://dfcs.dhr.georgia.gov or calling 404-651-8409. Georgia Emergency Management Agency For the most recent information on shelters and disaster relief visit www.gema.state.ga.us Federal Assistance There are two primary types of disaster assistance made available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Housing Assistance and Other Needs Assistance. The total assistance an individual can receive from FEMA from any combination of these programs is $25,600 for any disaster. Registration for FEMA assistance can be completed at http://fema.gov/register or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA. Housing Needs The Georgia Department of Community Affairs has utilized two databases to help match evacuees with temporary and permanent housing. DFACS employees as well as shelter caseworkers can assist you in searching through these two websites: http://georgiahousingsearch.org http://www.hurricanekatrinahousing.org Employment Search Individuals unemployed as a result of a major disaster, and not covered by regular state or private unemployment insurance programs, may still be eligible for unemployment benefits. The Georgia Department of Labor has coordinated with Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi to ensure that all eligible people will be able to collect their unemployment checks. Alabama natives should call 866-234-5382 for assistance while citizens of Louisiana should call 225-342-2840 or visit www.laworks.net Mississippi residents should call 601-321-6420 for assistance. Georgia’s Department of Labor has also developed a searchable database to assist people in locating new place if employment. The database can be found at http://www.dol.state.ga.us/js/find_a_job.htm Personal Identification Replacement The Georgia Department of Driver Services is assisting individuals in obtaining new copies of their state’s Driver’s license or photo identification. If you need a reprint of your Alabama or Mississippi ID, please contact your nearest DFCS office for assistance. If you need a reprint of your Louisiana ID, please visit your local DFACS office or http://www.dds.ga.gov and fill out the application. Fax the completed form to 225-925-3901. Education and Child Care The Georgia Department of Education, the Department of Early Care and Learning, the Board of Regents, the Department of Technical and Adult Education, the Student Finance Commission and the Office of Student Achievement have placed all available information on www.gadoe.org Enrollment information can be found at your local DFACS office or by calling the local school system. Subject: College Admission for Katrina Victims College Students Any college student displaced from Hurricane Katrina wishing to continue their education may attend Georgia State University for a maximum of $100.00. This price includes all mandatory fees, late fees and Tuition! This is only the second week of school, so you haven't missed much. This offer is for fall semester only. If you want to get into school right away call: DeAnna Hines Assistant Vice President for University Relations Georgia State University 404-651-3025 or Report to: The Office of Admissions Sparks Hall 200 Located at the corner of Gilmer and Courtland Streets.