Transfering yet another offer of help.

quote Originally posted by 84fierotrevor: Hey sorry its been so long I don't have internet access all I have is a t mobile sidekick any victoms that have lost there home that are members of the forum are welcome to stay here in lake charles with me I can help you guys out with food and everything I also manage a store in the mall and can provide a few people with jobs if needed. I see are civic center is full up right now and stuff is really bad if anyone needs help contact me at (337) 292-0255 I live in lake charles and I know a lot of new orleans people are being shipped here on busses at the very least get ahold of me and I can atleast bring u food. I would donate my help at the civic center but I know a few people got attacked and robbed for trying to help so if your from this forum contact me and ill be glad to help in any way I can I just don't want to go down there and get mugged helping someone I don't know

Thanks to all who are offering to help organize, auction etc. I'll be getting in touch with you soon (was away most of the day and leaving again right now - will be home later tonight!).

Jen

I have also been gone except for a quick check in when I transfered that post.
Any update on our missing members ?

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Zoom88 has checked in and is doing ok.

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"likesto" was located in a town north of Lake Pontchartrain. We should include him in the list. He was a regular in the livechat, so I'm hoping we hear from him.

My employer has asked me to take truck load of water south. Please keep me in your prayers.

quote Originally posted by KLRBLU: My employer has asked me to take truck load of water south. Please keep me in your prayers.

I will. Be safe.

quote Originally posted by cptsnoopy: bill pay is a good idea. I am going to send via paypal only because my bill pay takes up to five days to get there. (unless they have the electronic means already setup it takes several days.)

Just a thought.
I can see where this is gonna take more than a onetime effort/donation. It may be a good idea to set up biilpay for future use.

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Dar, have my funds arrived, as reference to the time it takes ? As you know, they were sent Friday.

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KLRBLU.....Be safe, my prayers are with you.
When you return, your thoughts will be of interest.

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quote Originally posted by cliffw: EDIT Dar, have my funds arrived, as reference to the time it takes ? As you know, they were sent Friday. EDIT KLRBLU.....Be safe, my prayers are with you. When you return, your thoughts will be of interest.

Not yet Cliff, probably on Tuesday. I'll let you know when I get it and add it on.

KLRBLU - be safe!!!!

quote Originally posted by cliffw: I have also been gone except for a quick check in when I transfered that post. Any update on our missing members ? EDIT Zoom88 has checked in and is doing ok.

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quote Originally posted by jscott1: UPDATE ************************************************************************* I JUST RECEIVED A MESSAGE FROM KEISHA, (Miss Tress): Safe n NO Hi n dry. Have food & water This is the best news I have heard in a long time.

Hi all---

Ed Parks (my boss, and the owner of The Fiero Factory) isn't active here, but he has posted this to the Fiero Email list, and asked that I post it here:

"List friends, this is probably not going to reach our gulf coast Fiero friends, but if they left early, it might. If not, perhaps they can catch up to it or someone can find and let them know.

Rosy and I still have long term accommodations available. Beds, showers, food, clothes, sanitary items, a/c, transportation, and gas $$ will be provided. We just need you-y'all to show up or let us know how to get you here.

Also, storage and help with repairs and parts for their Fiero's will be available. Or, if the Fiero is unrepairable, then a purchase or trade allowance on another Fiero. Any balances due.....would be just that.....due whenever.....??

Or, if others on the list have a titled "almost running" Fiero they wish to donate, The Fiero Factory will get it running and give it to someone that has lost theirs.

We realize that replacing a Fiero will be low on the totem pole of their "new" life, and in the meantime, folks will need the long term help of cash donations to the Red Cross and Salvation Army.

We already have some gulf coast folks in shelters in Huntsville, Al and will be helping through the Moose and Eagle lodges to provide some of what they need.

Let's everyone do a small part and it will add up to a lot.

Ed Parks from The Fiero Factory
8710B Hwy 53 Toney, Ala 35773
Shop 256-420-5391 Fierofactory@juno.com"

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quote Originally posted by Fierotech: Ed Parks from The Fiero Factory 8710B Hwy 53 Toney, Ala 35773 Shop 256-420-5391 Fierofactory@juno.com"

What if we give some money to Ed, to help with repair and replacement of Fieros?

quote Originally posted by fierobear: What if we give some money to Ed, to help with repair and replacement of Fieros?

That will help, I am sure. I think an immediate need is cash for the victims. Of course, the sooner we get started on the cars the better. I have been through devestation, not of this magnitude but I lost everything. The Red Cross and FEMA do alot that we do not need to duplicate, however, they do not meet many needs that need cash.

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quote Originally posted by fierobear: What if we give some money to Ed, to help with repair and replacement of Fieros?

At this point, I think the survivors need money, food, and shelter more than anything. Personally, I would rather see funds go towards that, at this point.

It may be easier to think about replacement Fieros, for me, if everyone was accounted for...but at this point, I just want people found and taken care of.

Let's give it some time. If you guys want to save up a "fix some Fieros up" fund, or if Jen and Darlene want to set aside a portion of the $$ they receive for that purpose, I'm sure we can make use of it later, and the shop would definitely appreciate the help, if we get to the point that we're putting together several cars for folks that need transportation.

Thanks!
Jeremy

quote Originally posted by Fierotech: Let's give it some time. If you guys want to save up a "fix some Fieros up" fund, or if Jen and Darlene want to set aside a portion of the $$ they receive for that purpose, I'm sure we can make use of it later, and the shop would definitely appreciate the help, if we get to the point that we're putting together several cars for folks that need transportation. Thanks! Jeremy

I was thinking about a separate fund. I've already done the "PFF fund", and the Red Cross and Salvation Army are next. Let me know if you guys want to start something at the Fiero Factory.

First page updated with some new info. Sorry for the delay! Holiday weekends always seem to be filled. Thanks to all who donated thus far!

Jen

quote Originally posted by fierobear: I was thinking about a separate fund. I've already done the "PFF fund", and the Red Cross and Salvation Army are next. Let me know if you guys want to start something at the Fiero Factory.

I'm waiting to hear back on some things. I will update here as soon as a plan is in place.

Thanks so much!
Jeremy

Jen, you have a PM on a completly unrelated topic.

It is awesome to see so many step up to help people they may not even know!
Money sent -

Jobless Monetary Help

From the Department of Labor. All kinds of information. Money allocated for creation of jobs, most in clean up and rebuilding the devestated areas. Job listings. Emergency unemployment insurance. If not eligible there was some mention of monetary grants.

Happy Labor Day everyone.

Only one update on the front page today (the addition of Fierotech's e-mail if anyone needs it).

To all who sent e-mails/PM's - I will be getting back to you tomorrow AM/early afternoon. Just got home and have papers to grade (the joy of teaching ). Also more details on the raffle will be released tomorrow night.

Jen

quote Originally posted by Fierochic88: Just got home and ............. Jen

I am just getting ready to leave for a week. Thank you all !
I'll be back.

I just made a paypal donation. Even though it's not alot of money, it looks like those in need are really appreciative. They need money to just get them day to day.

The original post was updated with an offer of assistance to anyone displaced to Pheonix, AZ. Also members who recently contributed were added to the list. Keep up the good work everyone.

We DESPERATELY need people to track down members and get addresses or phone numbers where they can be reached so we can get them all of the wonderful support that has been provided.

Jen

Bump back to the top.

quote Originally posted by Fierochic88: We DESPERATELY need people to track down members and get addresses or phone numbers where they can be reached so we can get them all of the wonderful support that has been provided. Jen

One of the problems with the search sites is that the evacuees are being shuffled around a lot, as facillities filled up. Another is servers being overwhelmed with huge numbers of people surfing those pages. Just too much bandwidth being consumed, as they never imagined the websites they initially set up would have to handle that much traffic. Still nothing found on Dave Kauzlarich, and the ph# I have for the family by the same name in Mississippi still isn't working--probably because 70% of that state was still without electrical power as of yesterday afternoon. I was hoping the Red Cross would come out with an updated list of evacuees, and their locations, but I read on one news site, that they haven't the people to keep up with the situation right now.

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Raffle stuff to be announced tomorrow. My PC broe and as you can see certan letters don't wor. Wll type more from wor!

Jen

quote Originally posted by maryjane: One of the problems with the search sites is that the evacuees are being shuffled around a lot, as facillities filled up. Another is servers being overwhelmed with huge numbers of people surfing those pages. Just too much bandwidth being consumed, as they never imagined the websites they initially set up would have to handle that much traffic. Still nothing found on Dave Kauzlarich, and the ph# I have for the family by the same name in Mississippi still isn't working--probably because 70% of that state was still without electrical power as of yesterday afternoon. I was hoping the Red Cross would come out with an updated list of evacuees, and their locations, but I read on one news site, that they haven't the people to keep up with the situation right now.

Yes the lack of electric certainly makes things difficult. Perhaps you could show that address to someone who knows Dave? Perhaps they would know? We're just going to have to be persistent in our search and realize it may not happen overnight.

Jen

quote Originally posted by Fierochic88: This just in! FieroStore has donated $500 to the fund! Thanks for you support FieroStore! Jen

AWESOME!

quote Originally posted by Fierochic88: This just in! FieroStore has donated $500 to the fund! Thanks for you support FieroStore! Jen

They're good folks at the Fiero Store, I like to support them with a purchase whenever I can.

So, any more news???

Last I know Aus was setting up the site to sell raffle tickets and designing the tickets. I'm hoping we will have them available for FieroRama but that is still up in the air.

Jen

Well as much as I would like to go to Fierorama, I just can't make it. I am going to donate the money that I would have spent on gas etc. to the cause.

Thanks Solo! You will also get some raffle tickets for donating! :-) Just waiting to get the final okay from Aus.

Also news in from 4.9 Fiero. He can be reached at the address below:

Garrett Stewart
4805 Kellys Mill Dr. NW
LilBurn, Ga 30047-3727

Thanks in advance for the gift. I hope my car will be spared as it is my first and only fiero. As for clothes, I could use some. I have some for now but I still can use a bit more to get through the weeks to come. Again thanks for everything.

If someone has clothing to donate here are my sizes.
Large/X-Large Shirts, 32 or 34in waist 32 or 34 length pants (sorry no shorts please "bird legs" lol)

Let's help him out

Jen

Fierochic88 have you or anyone heard from exotic rida lately? We sent him a package and we were wondering if he recieved it.

Actually no - haven't heard from him since his last post. As soon as I hear from him I will let you know. Also I will PM you his phone number (cell).

Jen

Two money orders sent out today

One for Exotica Rida for $100.00
One for 4.9 Fiero for $150.00

Total amount disbursed to each of them so far - $150.00

Now to get some others addresses!!

quote Originally posted by Fierochic88: As soon as I hear from him I will let you know. Jen

Also curious as we sent him a money order and want to make sure that he received it. Hopefully he's just busy getting his life "back on track".

~Ellen