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How
We Can Help
It
is hard to imagine what people from the Southeast
are going through. The needs of those affected by
this disaster will be with us for a long time. It
is only natural for professional organizers
encourage clients to turn useless clutter into some
else's needed goods. Like other colleagues, I have
made many inquiries concerning how donated items
might be put to good use. At this time, every
agency’s main need is cash.
The
Dream Center
at 2301 Bellevue Avenue in Los Angeles has taken in
up to 300 displaced people. They are seeking
assistance. The
National Council of Jewish
Women,
Los Angeles, is accepting donations of items in
good condition to be distributed to Katrina
evacuees. These items are being collected at
Council Headquarters, 543 N. Fairfax. Only items
delivered to the Council Headquarters will be given
to the evacuees.
Click
here for
other ways you can help.
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Planning
Is Important When Disasters
Occur
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Living
in an earthquake zone still does not mean
we are any more prepared than those
affected by Hurricane Katrina. The
catastrophe in the southeast has taught us
we need to rely on ourselves during the
early period after a disaster
strikes.
Keep
emergency supplies at home, work and in
your car. It is suggested to keep a three
week inventory of food and water. Also
include first aid supplies, radio,
flashlights, and batteries. Should an
earthquake occur, candle light should not
be used because of possible gas
leaks.
Compile
a list with important phone and account
numbers:
- Insurance
Claims
- Medical
- Bank
- Family
Have
a point person to call out-of-town. They
can call other family members to let them
know you are alright.
Inventory
your possessions. This can be done by
making digital photographs and storing
both in a safety deposit box in the bank
and with an online service.
Is
your family
prepared?
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Learning
Opportunities In October
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A
HighlyOrganized Event
October 8, 2005
10 am - 3 pm
Topic: Secrets To A Superbly
Organized Home
Professional
Organizer Dolores Kaytes ,
highlyorganized, is opening her Manhattan
Beach home for a unique learning
experience. The event includes John
Trosko, OrganizingLA, demonstrating
garage organizing techniques, Chris
McKenry, Get It Together LA!, offering
kitchen magic, and host Dolores Kaytes
showing how to set up an efficient home
office. Lunch will be prepared during a
demonstration on the ease of cooking when
organized.
If
you are interested in attending, please
contact Chris
McKenry at
323-525-0678.
Cerritos
Senior Center
October 19, 2005
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Topic: Lucy's Organizing
Tips
The
three keys to an organized home will be
explained using three characters from
Lucille Ball's comedic career.
For more information call 562-881-5485
or click
here.
Have
Chris McKenry address your organization.
To schedule a presentation that will
inspire, entertain, and educate call
today.
800-226-
3237
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Get
It Together LA! is a member of:
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National
Association of Professional Organizers
West Hollywood Chamber of
Commerce
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Closet
Design Services
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Closet design that adds value to
your home and function for your
wardrobe is provided by Chris
McKenry.
Get
It Together
LA!
is your organizing and design
resource.
Call 323-525-0678
today.
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Moving
Services by Get It Together LA!
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Moving Tip: Taking digital
pictures throughout the home
before packing starts provides an
inventory for the household.
Across
town or across the country,
Get It Together LA! is your
relocation specialist.
Call
866-
226-3237.
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October
Office Workshop
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West
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
October 25, 2005
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Topic: Creating Your Organized
Office
Is
the time spent in the office productive or
are you wasting time looking for lost
documents? If you are ready to get control
of your clutter and create an organized
environment then this educational
opportunity is for you! Handouts will be
provided and your specific questions will
be addressed.
This interactive seminar will include:
-the basic principles of being
organized
-identifying the tools needed for making
the office function
-how to recognize clutter and keep it from
accumulating
-basics of creating filing systems that
are simple to maintain
The
cost for this event is $50 for West
Hollywood Chamber members, $65 for
non-members. Registration required by
calling 323-650-2688.
Donation
Resources
Out
of the
Closet
800-558-8220
benefits AIDS Healthcare Foundation
National
Council of Jewish
Women
800-400-6259
benefits women's services organization
Goodwill
Industries
323-223-1211
benefits people with disabilities or
vocational disadvantages
Salvation
Army
800-728-7825
benefits adult rehabilitation
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