Another Update from Our Partner in Houston

2008-09-22

Last week, Michael Chertoff, Secretary of Homeland Security, came to visit our partners Randy and Jana Meeks in Houston to survey the damage Hurricane Ike had caused to the region.

The Meeks’ church, Lindale Assembly of God, is the only church shelter open in the region. Giving Children Hope in partnership with Union Rescue Mission, has already sent one container of aid to Houston, and will be sending another container of relief tomorrow.

Read the newest ‘Thank You’ Letter from Jana:

The pillows were such a hit. The shoes made a couple of ladies cry (in a good way). We really needed the blankets and everyone snatched them up like they were fine linen. This has been the best day I’ve had in a long time. I love my part of this partnership. I like it that you send me stuff and then I get to be the one to see how much joy it brings…...I get to hear the thank you’s…....I watch the smiles and the feel the hugs. I LOVE MY JOB! You’re gonna love the pictures and the video footage we captured during the give-away… look at the lives you touched and the hearts you blessed. The words “thank you” just seem so lame for what I feel, but I REALLY do thank you for making our shelter a wonderful place to be. I love you all so very much, Jana

View photos of the disaster relief sent by Giving Children Hope