Subject: Operation "we Care" for Hurricane Gustav Evacuees in Nashville
Importance: High

Dear Friends & Family:

Three years ago New Orleans and the entire gulf coast was devastated by
Hurricane Katrina. As we watched the unbelievable events that unfolded
before our eyes, we knew that there must be some way to help those in such
great need. Through a massive email and word of mouth effort, we were able
to collect supplies-food, water, diapers, clothing, toys, and many other
items---enough to fill a semi trailer. We delivered the trailer filled with
supplies to the shelter at Louisiana State University.

As Bonnie and I watched with anticipation yesterday the events unfolding, we
knew that another call to action was needed. This time, we want to help the
2000+ evacuees who are being sheltered here in Nashville & Middle Tennessee.
Bonnie has been in touch with the Red Cross to find out what is needed and
how to get the supplies to them. Here is what is needed:

Diapers

Wipes

New Towels

Unopened Snacks

Children's Toys

Coloring Books & Crayons

Pillows

Blankets

These people and their families need our help. They are away from their
homes-possibly for the second or third time. We want to be there for them
and show them that we care about them and are concerned about their
well-being.

Bonnie will be organizing this drive. We will collect all the items below at
either our house or my office, and then make arrangements to have them
transported to the Red Cross for distribution to the shelters here. We hope
you will reach deep into your compassion and love for your fellow man and
together with so many, help these temporarily (we hope) homeless families.

You can drop off your items at one of two places:

Our home: 404 West Hillwood Drive Nashville TN 37205 Phone 352-1160
or 390-8442 Cell (You can leave your items on the front porch or drive
around to the left side of the house and put them in the garage.
(http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Nashville&state=TN&address=404+W+Hillwood
+Dr&zipcode=37205-1339&country=US&latitude=36.126402&longitude=-86.866159&ge
ocode=ADDRESS)

My office: Thread F/X 6705 Centennial Blvd Nashville TN 37209 Phone
350-9060 (Take Briley Parkway from Charlotte Ave. Get off at Centennial Blvd
West. Go to the 2nd stoplight and turn right. We are the first driveway on
the left and are directly across the street from the driver's license
examining bureau. (http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Nashville
<http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Nashville&state=TN&address=6705+Centennia
l+Blvd&zipcode=37209> &state=TN&address=6705+Centennial+Blvd&zipcode=37209)

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for whatever you can do to help
these families. If you are unable to bring supplies by, please go to the Red
Cross Website and make a donation---or to any of the organizations who are
providing aid to hurricane victims.

Bonnie &Doug Small

404 West Hillwood Drive

Nashville TN 37205

doug@dougsmall.com

bonnie@bonniesmall.com

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 30, 2008) -- The American Red Cross will begin
opening shelters today to house evacuees from Hurricane Gustav. The Red
Cross is preparing a massive mass care operation in the form of sheltering
and feeding, distributing meals to the evacuees and is partnering with a
number of middle Tennessee agencies, including the Salvation Army, Second
Harvest Food Bank, Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief Kitchen, TEMA, OEM and
the Humane Association.

A total of five shelters are scheduled to be opened today, starting at 2pm,
as the first group of evacuees make their way to middle Tennessee. The
shelters will be open in the following order, as we receive evacuees.

1. Smyrna National Guard Training Center, 400 Fitzhugh Blvd, Smyrna,
TN

2. Tullahoma National Guard Training Center, 400 Industrial Blvd,
Tullahoma, TN

3. Schrader Lane Church of Christ, 1234 Schrader Lane, Nashville, TN

4. College Hill Church of Christ, 1401 Leeville Pike, Lebanon, TN

5. Two Rivers Baptist Church, 2800 McGavock Pike, Nashville, TN