New Hope

Friday, March 03, 2006

Kathie Mann, Director, Partners In Mission

This is an invitation to a workshop designed for clergy, lay ministers,
and faith-based volunteers dealing with hurricane victims.

The topic is: "Responding to the Mental Health Needs of Houston's
Hurricane-Impacted Residents: The Role of the Faith Community." $20
includes materials and meals, as well as CEU's for clergy.

You may register for the workshop on-line at www.mhahouston.org
or contact MHA at 713-523-8963 for more
information. Please share this with faith-based organizations that may
be interested.

Kathie Mann, Director, Partners In Mission

Short term VOLUNTEERS are needed in the Rita Recovery area!

Anyone willing to spend a week or longer with any of the following
gifts:

- Construction knowledge enough to be able to oversee a team on a site.
- People who can assess the construction needs of a damaged house and
prepare the paper work correctly for the Construction Supervisor
- Host/hostess who can greet teams and help them with basic questions
through out the day
- Clerical and phone volunteers to work in the Beaumont office
- Data entry person for the Beaumont office

If you have any of these skills please call the Rita Recovery Center at
409-892-0140.