Help Fill a Truck for Katrina Relief

Once again, we are called to duty as a community. After Hurricane Andrew, Cafe Mawonaj put together funds, food and other needed items for the people who needed it. They are determined again to assist in the disasters that Hurricane Katrina has left, especially in New Orleans.

Cafe Mawonaj has collected items that will be delivered straight to the people of New Orleans, beginning with a van filled with critical supplies that has already left. They are hiring a 24-foot truck to deliver more supplies this Saturday and are in need of the following: water filters, women's sanitary products, diapers, phone cards to facilitate phone calls to loved ones, medical supplies and money.

Cafe Mawonaj has committed its space to collect the donations and will transport them to areas around New Orleans to reach those needing help. Cafe Mawonaj has also committed funds to help with the needs of the survivors and will give one dollar to the relief effort for every meal sold for the month of September.

They need our action and support. Volunteers are needed to help load the truck on Friday, Sept. 9. Your financial donations are needed to help with fuel costs. Drop off all donations at 624 T St. NW, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Checks should be made payable to Cafe Mawonaj. For more information, call Concei at 202/460-5929.