Inland Empire Chapter

Fires

Hello Everyone! It’s been a trying time for everyone in the Los Angeles area.

As I’m sure everyone knows, the fires have been devastating for countless families throughout the Los Angeles Area. If you would like to help, there are a number of resources available. Below are some of the easiest to reach:

American Red Cross: Cash donations can be made through www.redcross.org or through a local Red Cross chapter. Volunteers also are needed. In San Bernardino, their evacuation site is at the National Orange Show Fairgrounds, 590 S Arrowhead Ave, Gate #7. Donations of clothing can be made at Goodwill locations. Information: (800) REDCROSS or (800) 257-7575 for Spanish speakers.

Governor’s Office of Emergency Services: Businesses wishing to donate large quantities of goods for distribution to fire victims can call (800) 750-2858 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. Pacific time. Individuals wanting to donate items or volunteer to help with local disaster response efforts should contact the Red Cross or go to the governor’s CaliforniaVolunteers website at www.californiavolunteers.org

Within the Inland Empire Itself, there are a number of hotels who have taken in evacuees, and report needing assistance. If you are willing to “adopt” the residents of a motel or give aid in any specific way, please notify Mark Paternostro, from Hope Force International, at Let him know which one(s) you will serve and after speaking to him you can make contact & assess & write an email to get additional help for you to respond.

Motel 6 San Bernardino South: Lots of evacuees, could use some supplies/food
111 West Redlands Blvd.
San Bernardino
909-825-6666
(Take the 10 to Waterman Ave.)

Motel 6 San Bernardino North: Lots of evacuees, could use some supplies/food
1960 Ostrems Way
San Bernardino
(Take the 215/Riv. Fwy. to University Pkwy.)

Motel 6 Fontana: Lots of evacuees, could use some supplies/food.
10195 Sierra Ave.
Fontana
909-823-8686
(Take the 10 to Sierra Ave.)

Motel 6- Riverside South: Have evacuees, could use some supplies/food (Sharee- contact)
3663 La Sierra Ave.
Riverside
951-351-0764
(Take the 91 to La Sierra Ave.)

Paul Rauschenbush Coming to the Inland Empire

January 18th, 2008 - 7:00 pm
Redlands United Church of Christ
68 Bellevue Ave. Redlands CA 92373

This coming Jan 17-20th PCU is proud to announce the Rev. Paul Rauschenbush, great-grandson of famous theologian Walter Raushenbush will be visiting PCU chapters to discuss the future of progressive social actions in congregations and communities. He will be in the Inland Empire specifically on January 18th!

Paul graduated with honors in practical theology from Union Theological Seminary in New York City, and is known for his worth with youth on the popular website www.Beliefnet.com.

Among other issues, Paul will be discussing his new book, Christianity and the Social Crisis for the 21st Century. The book includes contributions by such authors as Jim Wallis and Cornell West, among others. If you are interested in having a book study of this book in your church in preparation for his coming please contact Casey Crosbie-Nell at .