In case you missed it, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is gearing up to help the displaced persons from New Orleans. They’re accepting in-kind donations.

Here’s a  press release from the Archdiocese on what they’re doing

Here’s the SVDP-Houston web page with more details.

As of tonight, I’ve heard that the SVDP in Baton Rouge is also accepting and wanting in-kind donations, but I’m waiting for a really sure confirmation before I get busy here myself.  I’m still not able to get anything up from the Dioceses of Biloxi or Mobile…

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