From The Association of Former Students
Fellow Aggies,
The effects of Hurricane Katrina have left catastrophic damage in its wake
for countless families - including a number of Aggies - to contend with for a
long time to come. I'm sure you are as concerned as I am for the safety and
well-being of our fellow Aggies, their families and friends who have been
impacted by this devastating hurricane.
In an effort to aid fellow Aggies, The Association of Former Students has
developed an online forum at www.AggieNetwork.com/KatrinaSupport where Katrina victims can
post their needs and notify the Aggie Network of their situation. In addition,
Aggies who want to volunteer their resources are able to reply directly to the
individuals in need. With the help of over 400,000 members of the Aggie Network,
we can be a very powerful resource, and I would urge Aggies everywhere,
particularly those in the southern United States, to remain constantly aware of
other Aggies' impending needs.
The Association has also established a call center in the Clayton W.
Williams, Jr. Alumni Center to answer any questions you may have about these or
university resources. If you would like assistance in posting a need online or
finding resources in your area, please give us a call on our special toll-free
line at
1-888-440-7345.
In addition, there are more than 200 A&M Clubs around the world that
connect Aggies with one another and with the available resources in their
community. To ask about or participate in A&M Club relief efforts, please
contact your local A&M Club by visiting www.AggieNetwork.com/Clubs or calling our special toll-free
number above.
The effects of Hurricane Katrina have also affected many Texas A&M
students, and The Association is working with Texas A&M University to
provide assistance and support for these students and their families.
While The Association of Former Students is able to connect Aggies and
potential resources, we are not attempting to replace the admirable work of the
charitable organizations that provide money, clothing and food. If you would
like to make a monetary donation, we encourage you to contact organizations such
as the Red Cross or others that are listed below, where your contributions can
be best maximized.
On behalf of The Association of Former Students, thank you for keeping our
fellow Aggies in your thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
In the Aggie Spirit,
Porter S. Garner III '79
Executive Director
The Association of Former
Students
Texas A&M University
The Aggie Network's Katrina Support Efforts
http://www.AggieNetwork.com/KatrinaSupport
Phone: 1-888-440-7345
To locate a family member, friend or loved one,
visit one of these sites
www.gulfcoastnews.com
www.hurricanekatrinasurvivors.com
To Stay Updated on Relief Efforts from Texas
A&M University
http://www.tamu.edu/tamunews/Hurricane/index.html
Other Helpful Links
www.redcross.org
www.fema.gov
www.salvationarmyusa.org
www.unitedway.org