Hurricane Ike Disaster Relief

In the Houston Area

Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks which include helping to operate the distribution center that has been set up by the church. Also needed are people to go out with chainsaw crews to help clear brush and downed trees.

Volunteers should be prepared to do physical labor and bring appropriate protective gear such as boots, goggles, gloves and insect repellent.

Volunteers who wish to work in the Houston area in support of the clean-up and relief effort must be completely self-contained, including a place to stay and arrangements for food. People with RVs and travel trailers may park them at the Baytown LaPorte Church.

All who wish to volunteer in Houston are requested to make contact with Pastor Richard Rose at (281) 421-8262 or rrosesda@earthlink.net for task and crew coordination.

In Keene

Volunteers are needed to assist with receiving, sorting, packing, and loading clothes, supplies, comfort kits and other items at the Texas Disaster Response Depot in Keene.

    The hours of operation are:
  • Monday – Thursday: 9 AM to Noon & 6 PM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM to Noon
  • Sabbath: 2 PM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 9 AM to 5 PM

Donations Needed

Many types of items are needed for the relief effort. Disaster Response workers are especially in need of the following items:

Baby Items

  • diapers (all sizes)
  • diaper cream
  • baby wipes

Miscellaneous Items

  • Insect repellent
  • flashlights
  • batteries

Cleaning Supplies

  • sponges
  • scrub brushes
  • rubber glovers
  • work gloves
  • disposable dish cloths
  • glass cleaner
  • multi-purpose cleaner
  • hand soap
  • hand sanitizer
  • pre-moistened hand wipes (wet ones)
  • trash bags

Personal Care Items

  • towels
  • washcloths
  • toothbrushes
  • toothpaste
  • soap
  • shampoo & conditioner
  • comb
  • deodorant
  • fingernail clippers
  • band-aids
  • lip balm

Please bring these items to the Texas Disaster Response Depot at 702 North Old Betsy in Keene during the above noted hours. Call (817) 641-7679 for additional information.