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Released on September 8, 2008
LANO, Recovery Corps reach out to nonprofits affected by Gustav
LANO, in partnership with the Louisiana Family Recovery Corps, wants to help nonprofits across the state in the relief and recovery process following Hurricane Gustav.
Leaders of nonprofits who are in need of assistance - or who have assistance to offer - are asked to check with LANO by calling (225) 343-5266 or emailing louisiananonprofits@gmail.com.
"As we saw with Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, nonprofit organizations have once again stepped up to meet the needs in their local communities," said Dr. Melanie Guste, LANO's president and CEO. "LANO wants to know how we, as a statewide nonprofit membership network, can collaborate with other networks and assist these organizatins in providing much needed services."
- Nonprofits who are in need of physical goods such as water or generators can contact their local or regional Louisiana Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) group. If you do not know how to contact your local VOAD, contact Susan Hymel at (225) 343-5266.
- Any organization looking for volunteers can send their request to volunteerlouisiana@gmail.com.
- Call United Way's or other 211 telephone services to offer resources or to find out about available resources in your region. If you are not able to get through using 211, call 1-800-755-5175.
- Check LANO's website, www.lano.org, for updates and information as power is restored across the state.
- The Louisiana Family Recovery Corps is interested in learning about the capacity of nonprofit organizations to assist Louisiana citizens impacted by the disaster. Interested organizations should contact the LFRC at comm@recoverycorps.org.
About the Recovery Corps
The Recovery Corps, a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation based in Baton Rouge, La., coordinates humanitarian services for the State of Louisiana in the aftermath of disaster, natural and manmade. Formed in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005, the Recovery Corps assists families and individuals with their comprehensive recovery needs through its human service and non-profit partners in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles and across Louisiana. The Recovery Corps has assisted more than 30,000 households with recovery planning, housing, children's services and emotional well-being needs since January 2006. To learn more or donate, visit www.recoverycorps.org.
