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Christmas Décor “Pop-Up-Shop”

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Free Christmas Décor – Harvey Housing  Recovery “Pop-Up-Shop”

Saturday, December 16, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Kingsland Baptist Church, 20555 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX 77450.

Sponsored by Harvey Housing Recover Project, and the generosity of many people from throughout the Houston area who have made donations, this Christmas “Pop-Up-Shop” will provide (for FREE) new and “gently used” Christmas décor to those families who were affected by the flood.

We know many people lost everything during Harvey, including treasured Christmas memories, Harvey Housing Recovery (HHR)  believes that we all NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS! So we’re going to do all we can to help families and individuals create new ones.

If you were affected by the flood, or know someone in need of a little Christmas, please help us spread the word, by sharing this post on your own FB page, and your neighborhood FB pages, along with any organizations who you may know that are working with those in need.

If you would like to donate Christmas Decorations, wrapping paper, ribbons, lights, garland or any Christmas items you no longer need or use. You may drop them off at main entrance of Kingsland Baptist Church in Katy during normal business hours any day this week, including Friday.

To learn more about HHR, please visit www.harveyhousingrecovery.org
To learn more about our hosts for the event: www.kingsland.org

We are happy to partner with any organizations that may also have non-Christmas related items in surplus that they may need help in distributing.

For questions regarding donations, volunteering or any questions regarding this event, please call 251.656.2864

Bear Creek Village Donation Drive

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The Bear Creek Village area has over 1,100 of its 1,400 homes flooded and most unliveable.  We are still in the process of clearing and tearing out homes so they can be sprayed for mold and begin drying out for rebuild.

A large community stop and shop will take place this Saturday at Bear Creek Elementary, a Katy ISD school.  Below is a supply list for items that we are looking for to assist the residents.  This area has had no large scale support – just help from local people and churches.

Community Stop and Shop
Bear Creek Elementary
4815 Hickory Downs Dr, Houston, TX 77084
Every Saturday thru October 21
9:00 AM – Noon
Donation and Pick-Up Time

Amazon wish list is here.

SUPPLIES NEEDED as of October 15, 2017

Toiletries:
• Shampoo/Conditioner
• Body Wash

Household replenish needs
• Towels
• Shower curtains
• Sheets/blankets/pillows
• Kitchen dishes, cookware, silverware
• Mattresses –queen or twin
• Pots and Pans, cookie sheets
• Pet food and Cat Litter
• Laundry Detergent and Softener
• Liquid Cleaners, disinfecting wipes
• Storage Bins
• Diapers(size 4-6) and Pull ups, all sizes

• Paper Towels and Toilet Paper

• New in package underwear, socks and bras are needed in all sizes.

If you can help, please contact Jeanie with Bear Creek Clean Up at 281.932.1849 or BCVRelief@gmail.com.

Supply Donations and Distribution


UPDATE as of September 18: St. Peter’s is now closed as a disaster response donation / distribution center. If you are in need of a specific item please contact Whitney Peper.
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St. Peter’s United Methodist Church will accept donations of flood recovery supplies on Monday, Sept. 4th at the Scout House behind the baseball fields on our property from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

We open to the public from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Monday, Sept. 4th for flood recovery supply pickup and for families to come and pick up items such as stuffed animals, toys, games, and more for their kids.
Current needs include: 
• New boxes
• Disposable razors and shaving cream
• Shampoo (not travel size)
• Toilet paper
• Diapers (sizes 3 – 6 and pull-ups)
• Cleaning supplies (bleach, Clorox wipes, trash bags, etc.)
• School supplies (must be new)

NOTE: We have shovels and brooms available to homeowners to clean out their damaged homes.

NOTE: At this time, the only clothing donations we can accept are new socks/underwear. We are no longer accepting donations of stuffed animals.

The Latest as of September 5…

St. Pete’s United Methodist Church is open Tuesday September 5 and Wednesday September 6 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for families in need of toys, games, stuffed animals, books, and other non clothing related children items. These items are located in Asbury Hall.

We are only accepting donations of children’s toys, diapers, cleaning supplies and new school supplies.

** We are not accepting stuffed animals or books **

If you are in need of cleaning supplies please visit St. Peter’s Main office for those items.

For more information please contact Whitney Peper wpeper@stpkaty.org

St. Peters UMC
20775 KingslandBlvd
Katy, Texas 77450

Please contact Emily Barnhill with questions related to St. Peter’s flood relief supply distribution.

Need More Gatorade


Because all of our mud-out crews are working in intense heat and humidity, we want to make sure we have plenty of Gatorade to keep them hydrated. We need a lot — emphasis on a lot — of Gatorade to take care of those who are here to care for us.

Katy Fellowship is serving as the drop-off center for Gatorade and electrolyte drinks for our first responders and mud-out crews. They are receiving donations from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday.

Katy Fellowship
24102 Kingsland Boulevard
Katy, TX 77494

Mud Out Buckets

The greater Katy Community is facilitating immediate clean up efforts for families whose homes have been flooded. Below is an inventory of items required. Please put the items in a five-gallon bucket with a lid.

We are requesting churches, businesses, community organizations and individuals to consider helping us by assembling, packing and delivering mud out kits put together as follows:

Bucket Inventory:

• 1 Five gallon bucket with lid
• 1 Bottle of liquid laundry detergent (for hand-washing)
• 1 Liquid household cleaner (Mr. Clean, Pine Sol etc.)
• 1 Bottle dish soap
• 1 Can of air freshener
• 1 Insect repellent spray
• 1 Scrub brush
• 1 Container of cleaning wipes
• 8 Sponges
• 8 Scouring pads
• 50 clothespins
• 2 x 50 ft clothesline
• 24 Heavy duty trash bags
• 5 Dust masks (at least)
• 2 Pair of rubber gloves
• 1 Pair heavy duty work gloves
• 1 Bottle bleach
• 1 Bottle mold and mildew remover
• 1 Retractable blade utility knife and extra blades

As we receive these fully packed Mud Out Kits, Compassion Katy will facilitate distribution to the hardest hit areas in Katy/West Houston. As you assemble these Mud Out Kits please notify Compassion Katy at: info@compassionkaty.org

NOTE: We will post drop off location and hours soon.

Churches Helping Churches


Dear Pastors,

As we shared at yesterday’s meeting, several of our Katy area church sustained flood damage and will not be able to worship in their respective locations. If your church can provide a meeting venue for displaced congregations, please complete the Host Church Form.

Please return the form to Paul Cockrell, pastor of Bethel Bible Fellowship. Paul is coordinating our efforts to connect displaced churches with host churches.

Clothed By Faith Volunteers Needed

Clothed By Faith needs volunteers today at…

Clothed By Faith
802 Dominion Drive, Suite 100 (west of Kingsland Baptist Church)
Katy, Texas 77450

Crosspoint Church
700 Westgreen Blvd
Katy, Texas

Here’s how to sign up.Step 1
Watch these two instructional videos.
Video 1 Video 2

Step 2
Use this link to sign up.

Not able to volunteer, here are a few ideas on what you can do to help.