CONTACT: Nancy Gregg Poss, Public Information Officer, 301-360-3842
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, September 8, 20055

HELPING THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA WHO HAVE RELOCATED TO OUR COMMUNITY

Frederick, Md. ---- The City of Frederick is seeking the help and generosity of our residents to assist in the relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Katrina who have been and will continue to be relocated into our community. This weekend, from 3 - 5 p.m., on Saturday and Sunday, the City will host three collection sites around the City in an effort to collect clothing, personal hygiene items, and non-perishable foods. Once collected the City has partnered with Goodwill Industries’ CARE program to assist in the sorting and distribution of the clothing to those in need. Personal hygiene items and non-perishable food distribution will be coordinated through the Frederick Community Action Agency. The drops off sites are: Baker Park Band Shell, Fredericktowne Mall (Boscov's Court), and Harry Grove Stadium.
To find out how you can assist please contact our local American Red Cross office at 301-662-5131. Contributions can be made online through the American Red Cross website at www.frederickredcross.org. (please make reference to Hurricane Katrina when contributing) or via mail at 2 East Frederick St., P.O. Box 186, Walkersville, Maryland 21793. If you are searching for family members/friends who are lost as a result of Katrina call 1-877-LOVED-1S. And, if you would like to donate blood contact 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.
Volunteer Frederick is also another local group at 1-800-VOLUNTEER or 301-663-5214.