Flood Recovery for Wednesday, May 12
Today was another busy day in the world of flood recovery work. A small army of Redeemer folks, with some friends, descended on 332 Wimpole Drive. We knocked down walls, tore out duct work, removed destroyed items, and cleaned a great deal. This was a particularly well built home from the 40s, with lovely plaster over dry walls. We hated to knock them down, but the insulation behind them was soaked.
Yesterday some contractors showed up at this home. They offered a quote of $20,000 to do the work that Redeemer volunteers ended up doing today. I’m not sure what this says about these particular contractors, but I know what it says about the folks in our church. You are working hard for the Lord and one another. Thank you all so very much.
I was eating some hamburgers that Paul Mikos brought and having a chat with Jane Griffin. We were saying that, in the midst of the pain of this flood, this time has been precious. We are spending time with one another, working side by side, sharing fellowship day after day. Those of us who can’t do the physical labor are praying and supporting victims in other ways. The Lord is working in our midst and revealing himself to us.
Help Needed Tomorrow
Tomorrow we need some clean up work done at 332 Wimpole Drive, Nashville, 37211. The homeowner will be there at 10:30 am and on. Come prepared to wash, sweep, and dispose of the leftovers from the awesome demolition work today. Also, baseboard will need to be taken off. And some sorting will need to be done in the yard. If you have a broom and some cleaning supplies, that would help. So would a hammer and some tools to remove the baseboard. If you like yard work, some yard work could also be done. I think with just 6 or 7 people working this house can be totally finished tomorrow.
Do you Need Help?
At this point, many of our houses need help sporadically, if at all. If you are in need of assistance for your flood damage, please let us know. Otherwise, I will continue to release us to help with friends, neighbors, and other non-profits.
Relief Fund
I’m sure many of you have already begun to contribute towards our Relief Fund. I don't know how much has been collected so far, but I know it is certainly in the thousands of dollars. Every penny given will go to help people in our congregation. Please write checks to Church of the Redeemer and MEMO it to “Flood Relief.” Then send the check to us at 920 Caldwell Lane, Nashville, TN, 37204
AMiA
We are on the Anglican Mission’s Website. Tish Warren gave them the information, thanks to her! Check out the story at http://www.theamia.org/new/news/recent-news/special-alert-support-church-of-the-redeemer-in-nashville-flood-recovery-efforts/
FEMA has opened a center at 100 Oaks. If you had substantial damage but have not contacted FEMA, please do so TODAY. 1-800-462-9029
There is a new facebook page for disaster relief information at http://www.facebook.com/TNDisasterInfo
Tide is washing clothes for flood victims at 2403 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37214
Tax Information (from a law firm)
Property owners in federally declared disaster areas would be well-advised to consider utilizing a provision permitting 2010 federally declared disaster losses to be claimed for the 2009 tax year in order to take advantage of significantly more liberal rules that may not be available for the 2010 tax year. Taxpayers who have already filed their 2009 tax return can still claim a disaster loss by filing an amended return for 2009.
Information and Resources I Can Pass On
- The Red Cross can provide a great deal of help, including supplies, clothing, and food. Call 298-1108 for more information.
- I have a line on a washer and dryer. Let me know.
- An architect has offered to help those of you who may need one. I can give you his contact information.
- If you lost a car and need one, I can at least two available for loan. Let me know.
- If you need a truck, I have a line on two that you can borrow. Neither comes with a driver. Let me know, and I will give you the facts.
- Want to know how to preserve photos, I can pass info on to you.
- I have a lady who is offering an empty garage for storage. Let me know.
- There are some offers of people looking to donate furniture. If you have need now, let me know.
- Many people have offered short term places for folks to live. Please let me know if you need a short term solution.
Need a Job, and Want to Help?
If you know anyone that needs a job they have 2500 openings in Nashville to help with clean up. They are paying $10 an hour plus OT. They are hiring on the spot. Applicants need to go to 306 East Thompson Lane or call 615-506-9375 for more info. You need to
bring a state issued ID and your SS card when applying
Concert to Raise Money for Relief
I just wanted to let you know about a flood benefit concert that is this Saturday at 6pm Flatrock Cafe of Nolensville Rd. Mindy Smith will be playing along with other great artists.
Stay In Touch
Please continue to follow this blog for information about where and how to help, to offer help, or to get help. If you use facebook, please be sure to “like” (formerly known as “become a fan of”) Redeemer at www.Facebook.com/RedeemerNashville Also, we have been using twitter at www.twitter.com/RedeemerNash. I am also contacting people through phone, text, and e-mail. Once again, I can be reached at 615-403-4009 and Thomas AT RedeemerNashville.net
Assist Those Without Computers
If you have been reading these e-mails, or following the blog, you know that we have posted a great deal of information. Of course, many of those most affected by the flood have lost their computers. For that reason, I have assembled some of the most important data in a single document: Flood Relief Guide. You can access this guide very easily. If you click here, it should download automatically: http://files.me.com/thomas.mckenzie/pz8wcs If that does not work, send me an e-mail and ask for the document. I will send it to you; it is a pdf file. If you know people who have been affected by the flood, please print out this document and take it to them. It will provide very useful information.
