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[Chron] Rockets to hold telethon, open TC for donations for hurricane victims

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Hippieloser, Sep 4, 2005.

  1. Hippieloser

    Hippieloser Contributing Member

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    Haven't seen this posted yet...

    http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/special/05/katrina/3337568

    Sept. 3, 2005, 2:55AM
    Rockets to turn arena into 'one-stop' site for aid
    By JONATHAN FEIGEN
    Copyright 2005 Houston Chronicle

    Hoping to provide Hurricane Katrina evacuees with immediate help and long-term tools to begin rebuilding, the Rockets next week will turn Toyota Center into what they hope will be a clearinghouse for aid and information.

    The Rockets, Aeros, Comets, television station KPRC, United Way, Urban League and American Red Cross will hold a telethon and donation drive Tuesday.

    On Wednesday and Thursday, the organizations will distribute goods collected and provide information and guidance on sources of job training and placement, housing assistance, school registration and medical and mental-health counseling.

    "We're trying to create a one-stop place for people to try to get their lives back together," Rockets vice president Tad Brown said.

    The event, Houston HopeFest, will involve Rockets players Tracy McGrady , Derek Anderson , Jon Barry , David Wesley , Mike James and Luther Head.

    "This is about trying to help, trying to do our part," said James, who also has made plans to personally deliver a truckload of goods to the Astrodome on Sunday. "We're not looking at this as just turmoil, devastation. Now we're trying to help find a solution. We're trying to fix it now.

    "It happened. The houses a

    re under the water. The problem has already happened. The people are tired of you mourning with them. They're asking for help."

    From 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Toyota Center will serve as a collection site for the donation of necessities such as diapers, baby formula, water, bedding and non-perishable food items. Players, coaches and staff also will man phones throughout a fund-raising telethon on Tuesday.

    From 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, players and volunteers will distribute donations to evacuees.

    Also on Wednesday and Thursday, representatives from local and national agencies will be at Toyota Center to provide information to help displaced residents of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.
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  2. JusBleezy

    JusBleezy Contributing Member

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    Excellent news to see some players help as much as they can. From what I have seen, as a whole, NBA players have done excellent jobs doing what they can to help hurricane survivors.
     

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