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Help for Katrina Victims

The SMU community continues to be actively involved in the relief effort for victims of Hurricane Katrina. SMU President R. Gerald Turner has created a special task force to coordinate the university's relief efforts.

STUDENT RELIEF EFFORTS

ATHLETICS

Collection bins for new clothing and toiletries will be available at the Tulane game on Sept. 24. Monetary donations also will be collected at the games. For more information, visit smumustangs.com or contact Shawn Heilbron at 214-768-2885.

HELP FOR SMU STUDENTS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE KATRINA

The University will assist SMU students who are from areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. Read President R. Gerald Turner's letter.

ORGANIZATIONS HELPING KATRINA VICTIMS

Items Needed by Katrina Victims

Clothing

  • Underwear (Women’s S-XL, Men’s L-XXXL – briefs or boxers)
  • Socks
  • T-Shirts
  • Collared Shirts
  • Jeans
  • Sweatshirts
  • Sweatpants
  • Lightweight Jackets/Pullovers
  • Tennis Shoes (men’s and women’s)
  • Work gloves and plastic gloves
  • Diapers, baby wipes and baby formula

Toiletries

  • Toothpaste
  • Toothbrushes
  • Deodorant
  • Razors (Regular or Disposable)
  • Razor Blades
  • Shaving Cream
  • Cotton Swabs
  • Hair Brushes
  • Combs
  • Feminine Hygiene
  • Cotton Swabs (Q-tips)
  • Sunscreen
  • Contact Lens Solution/Saline/Cases
  • Band-Aids
  • Nasal Spray
  • Cough Drops

Battery-Powered Devices

  • Radios
  • DVD Players
  • Televisions
  • Cell Phones
  • AA and AAA Batteries

Other

  • Duffle Bags
  • Back Packs
  • Stamps
  • Calling Cards
  • Insect repellant
  • Flashlights and batteries
  • Hand sanitizer

 

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