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NEA collects cash for hurricane Katrina kids

KNEA sending books for kids, collecting cash for teachers
NEA Affiliates helping, too

KNEA is sending 40 boxes of books to help with Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Nearly 100,000 people displaced from Louisiana and Mississippi are being housed in Houston, Texas.

A large number of children displaced to the Houston area will be attending school and will need educational materials. “We hope this helps those who will be working with students. Classrooms and books provide safety and security and provide a semblance of normalcy,” said KNEA President Christy Levings. “Our homeless shelter outreach experiences show that it is important for kids to have books of their own as they begin the long recovery process.”

The books are part in support of local relief efforts and are part of KNEA’s Reading Circle Library. KNEA is also collecting money to be used to support schools and teachers. Levings noted that the Red Cross and other organizations encourage financial assistance only. Checks can be made out and sent to the KNEA Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund, c/o KNEA, 715 West 10th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66611.

Tennesse colleges and universities open to MS, AL, GA, LA students
Tennessee Governor Bredesen announced plans to open Tennessee’s public colleges and universities to students from Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Louisiana schools that have been closed due to storm damage. The University of Tennessee and Board of Regents systems are making arrangements to allow students from these affected institutions to continue their studies in Tennessee. Eligible and interested students should call 800-669-2678 which rings at the University of Memphis admissions office. They will serve as the facilitator for both Board of Regents Schools and the University of Tennessee. Click here for more

NEA collects cash for Hurricane Katrina Kids
If you would like to assist members, leaders, and staff with the basic needs of food, shelter, and clothing, consider donating to the NEA HIN (Health Information Network) Hurricane Relief Fund. Send your tax-deductible contribution to:

NEA HIN/Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund
1201 16th Street NW
Suite 216
Washington, DC 20036

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