Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Flood Victims Need Help, See Letter from Sister Chris Pologa, CSJ

Dear Sisters, Associates and Friends,

Greetings from flood-ravaged Baton Rouge, Louisiana. As you know from watching the national news, we were hit with a devastating and unprecedented flood. I am safe, with minor water damage to my apartment, Thanks be to God. I have lost food, electronics and material possessions: all of which can be replaced. 

An estimated 50 percent, or 500 of our students, and another 20 percent (33) of our staff have been totally flooded out. Some have only the clothes they are wearing during evacuation while others escaped with a suitcase and their vehicle. The waters are slowly receding (daily T’storms are NOT helping -- but that is South Louisiana weather). We are moving from the rescue phase into the RECOVERY phase. This is where we need your assistance. No amount is too small or too big when you have nothing. PLEASE HELP.

We are a resilient people and will pull together and help each other. But we need the assistance of the wider community. If you feel called to help the “dear neighbor,” here are some suggestions:

PRAYERS: for recovery, electricity, food, water, hot meals, shelter, patience, peace

Financial:

·         Donations: Gift cards to the following

Lowes                                      CVS

Home Depot                            Rite Aid

Costco club                              Academy Sports

Target                                     JC Penney

Sam’s Club                              Family Dollar

Walmart                                  Dollar General

Walgreen                                Dollar Store

Bed, Bath and Beyond

·         Checks made out to SJA Disaster Relief

·         Online donation: http://apply.sjabr.org/advancement/advancement---disaster-relief

MAIL TO: 

Sr. Chris Pologa, CSJ

SJA Disaster Relief

3134 Hundred Oaks Drive

Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Thank you so much and God Bless.

Sister Chris Pologa, CSJ