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HopeFest If you would like to contact us with job leads or any other assistance please do so HERE The Houston Rockets today announced plans to partner with Houston television station KPRC Local 2 and a number of local agencies for a benefit event to assist displaced victims of Hurricane Katrina. HopeFest will feature a three-day format designed to collect and distribute donation items as well as provide basic human services to Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama residents who have taken shelter in Houston. The event will begin on Tuesday, September 6 with an all-day donation drive scheduled from 7:00a.m.-9:00p.m.at Toyota Center The following two days will be devoted to distributing donated items and providing basic human services including job skills training, job placement, housing assistance, medical services, counseling and school registration. “This unprecedented natural disaster has affected our entire country,” said Rockets/Comets Owner Leslie Alexander. “This is a time for our community to rise to this challenge and help our neighbors move forward with their lives. We’re trying to coordinate this event so we can really make a meaningful impact on the lives of others. We are focusing our efforts not only on providing immediate assistance, but also on long-term solutions to help with job training, employment opportunities and housing assistance.” In addition to the donation and distribution activities, Rockets players and Head Coach Jeff Van Gundy will participate in a variety of events to assist in fundraising efforts. Players scheduled to participate include: Tracy McGrady, David Wesley, Mike James, Bob Sura, Jon Barry, Luther Head and Derek Anderson. In addition, a Tundra Zone children’s play area will be available during the event as well. Following is a detailed event breakdown: Tuesday, Sept. 6 (7AM-9PM)—Toyota Center to serve as a collection donation station. Houston residents will have the opportunity to drop off donation items all day beginning from 7-:00a.m.-9:00p.m. Rockets players and staff will be on hand to assist with donation collection, greet Houston residents dropping off donation supplies (preferred donation items list included on following page) and will help man a telephone bank to secure financial pledges. Wednesday, Sept. 7 (7AM-9PM) and Thursday, Sept. 8 (7AM-3PM)—Representatives from the Houston Rockets, Comets, local human services agencies including The United Way and Red Cross, as well as other local assistance groups will be on hand to assist with job skills training, job placement, housing assistance, medical services and the distribution of the donated goods. If you would like to contact us with job leads or any other assistance please do so at the following address: hopefest@rocketball.com LIST OR RECOMMENDED DONATION ITEMS: Baby Formula
Houston Rockets Team Up With KPRC Local 2 and Local Agencies for Hurricane Katrina Relief
Rockets, Comets and Aeros Players and Staff Members to Coordinate Three-Day HopeFest for Displaced Residents of Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi
Dates: Sept 6 - 8
Donation increments: $25-$1,000
Make Donations Here
( IMPORTANT! Due to the restrictions of our ticketing system when you click this link you will be asked to select a quantity of "Tickets". Each "ticket" will allow you to make a donation up to $1,000. If you would like to donate more than that simply choose multiple "tickets". We assure you these are actually donations and not physical tickets. ) Checks can be mailed to:
Toyota Center (attn: Hurricane Katrina)
1510 Polk
Houston, TX 77002
Please make checks payable to: CLUTCH CITY FOUNDATION
Diapers
Sanitary Wipes
Peanut Butter
Bread
Canned Vegetables
Soups
Raman Noodles
Can Openers
Hot Plates
Bottled Water
Pillows
Bedding
Stuffed Animals
Toys
School Supplies
Clothes
Footwear
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