A reader sends an appeal for Katrina relief from residents of Pascagoula, Miss.:

Children who now have no homes to speak of, do not have any of the things available to occupy their minds. No only are they scared and terrified by all the hurricane damaged, and they have nothing to help take the stress off their minds. Items to help them like: coloring books, crayons, small toys, games, even some bicycles would be greatly appreciated. Personal hygiene items for both men and women are definitely very need. baby diapers, pull ups, baby bottles, body/baby wipes, baby shampoo, and everyone needs sunscreen. Sleeping bags, peroxide, ammonia, soap, multi-pack matches, small battery radios and extra batteries, zip lock bags, gallon size, plastic utensils, plastic cups, plates, Neosporin, polysporin, band aids, hand sanitizers, tooth paste, toothbrushes, disposable razors, and many other items. Many people have asked for Bibles and children’s bibles, and bible story books.

Lieutenant Davy Davis, of the Pascagoula City Police lost everything, his home, his vehicles, but he is there, helping distribute supplies and helping his family and others. He very much needs a vehicle just to be able to help his community and city. Hopefully someone can find him a vehicle to use. It would even be wonderful if a dealership somewhere would donate him a vehicle to use…

..Money Donations should be made out to New Town Baptist Church, 3969 Paoli Road, Carlton, Ga. 30627

Please take a look at the photos attached to this article and judge for yourself what is needed, and if you can help, contact Brenda Davis at 706 201-5404 or Betty Guest at 706 783-5856..