{"id":2854,"date":"2005-09-03T09:18:06","date_gmt":"2005-09-03T09:18:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/viamedia\/2005\/09\/if-you-live-in-austin.html"},"modified":"2005-09-03T09:18:06","modified_gmt":"2005-09-03T09:18:06","slug":"if-you-live-in-austin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/viamedia\/2005\/09\/if-you-live-in-austin.html","title":{"rendered":"If you live in Austin…"},"content":{"rendered":"

You can help, via the St. Vincent De Paul Society:<\/p>\n

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\u201cExtend mercy toward others, so that there can be no one whom you meet without helping\u201d<\/em><\/span> <\/p>\n

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    St. Vincent de Paul<\/em><\/span> <\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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    The following is a list of items most needed by St. Vincent de Paul members who are serving those individuals and families displaced by Hurricane Katrina and who are seeking shelter in the Galveston-Houston area. <\/span> <\/p>\n

    Personal Items Most Needed:<\/u><\/strong> When the victims of this hurricane left their homes, many remembered their important belongings, but many forgot items for everyday. The following is a list of items we are collection for their comfort and dignity:<\/span> <\/p>\n

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      Gently used, clean Clothing (Children to Adult Plus sizes)<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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      Gently used, clean Shoes<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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      Gently used, clean Bath towels\/washcloths<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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      New packages of underwear (Children to Adult Plus sizes)<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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      New packages of socks (Children to Adult)<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/ul>\n

      Personal Hygiene Items Needed:<\/u><\/strong><\/span> <\/p>\n

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        Toothbrushes<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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        Toothpaste<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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        Dental Floss<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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        Hand Sanitizers<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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        Shampoos<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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        Hair Conditioner<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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        Hand & Body Lotion<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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        Hairspray\/Hair Gel<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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        Combs\/Brushes<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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        Feminine Hygiene Products<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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        Laundry Soap<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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        Toilet Paper<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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        Bath Soap<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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        Disposable Razors<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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        Shaving Cream<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Personal Items Needed for Infants\/Children:<\/u> <\/strong>The following list will help the children affected by this disaster have a sense of comfort, cheer, and normalcy: <\/span><\/p>\n

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          Orajel<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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          Pedialyte<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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          Diaper Bags<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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          Diapers<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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          Baby Wipes<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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          Baby Wash<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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          Baby Lotion<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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          Diaper Rash Cream<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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          Baby Powder<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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            Necessary Items Needed for Everyday Living:<\/u><\/strong><\/span> <\/p>\n

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              Phone Gift Cards<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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              Gas Gift Cards<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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              Clothing Store Gift Cards<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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              Wal-Mart Gift Cards<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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              Restaurant Gift Cards<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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              Battery Operated Alarm Clocks<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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              Manual Can Openers<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/ul>\n

              New Items Most Needed for Children:<\/u><\/strong><\/span> <\/p>\n

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                New Children\u2019s Sleeping Bags<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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                New Pillows<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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                New Slippers & Pajamas<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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                Crayons<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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                Coloring Books<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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                Board Games (infant thru teens \u2013 all kinds)<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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                Playing Cards<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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                School Supplies<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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                Backpacks (all ages & sizes)<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/ul>\n

                When donating to someone in need \u2013 please give your very best. Remembering these five little words, \u201cYou did it for Me\u201d challenges all of us to respond to everyone and in every situation the way we would respond to Christ.<\/em><\/span> <\/p>\n

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                DONATION DROP OFF LOCATION<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/span> <\/p>\n

                St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                1327 S. Congress Ave.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                Austin, TX 78704<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                512-442-5652<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                You can help, via the St. Vincent De Paul Society: \u201cExtend mercy toward others, so that there can be no one whom you meet without helping\u201d St. Vincent de Paul  The following is a list of items most needed by St. Vincent de Paul members who are serving those individuals and families displaced by Hurricane…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":180,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2854","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\nIf you live in Austin... - Via Media<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/viamedia\/2005\/09\/if-you-live-in-austin.html\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"If you live in Austin... - 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