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General Permits Supported for Rebuilding Mississippi

Drywall, Plywood, Shingles Needed in New Orleans

United Way for the Greater New Orleans Area has requested drywall, plywood and shingles for the rebuilding effort in the aftermath of Katrina.

The agency, which served 85 agencies in the New Orleans area, is specifically seeking these by the end of this year. 

Donations will be processed through Gifts In Kind International with the "ship to" directly to New Orleans. Gifts In Kind serves as a donation conduit between for-profit companies and nonprofit organizations in order to benefit communities in need worldwide.

To donate, complete the Product Donation Agreement and fax it to the attention of Doyle Delph, of Gifts In Kind, at 877-798-3192.

For questions or more information, contact Delph at 703-836-2121 x532, or visit the Gifts In Kind International Web site at www.giftsinkind.org.



Give to the Home Building Industry Disaster Relief Fund

The Home Building Industry Disaster Relief Fund (HBIDRF) is accepting end-of-the-year monetary donations. NAHB created the fund to help rebuild communities that were affected by natural disasters.

For more information about the programs funded through the HBIDRF, or to make a donation, visit  www.NAHB.org/disasterrelief.

 
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