GU is concerned grandfamilies will be lost in the aftermath of the hurricane. Working with our close partners in Mississippi and Louisiana, GU will accept funds to directly pass to provide supports and services to grandfamilies in need. Our first goal is grandfamilies housing. Just today, GU learned of vacancies at the grandparent apartment complex in Baton Rouge. There are currently 15 two-bedroom units available and grandfamilies signed up, ready to move in. Your contribution will be used towards housing for 15 families in the following way: $300 will provide the application fees $1,485 will provide the security deposits $5,625 will provide the first months rent of $375 per unit So a total of $7,410 will provide the much needed immediate shelter for 15 families. Wont you help? Make your contribution payable to: Generations United 1333 H Street, NW Suite 500W Washington, D.C. 20005 Please write Katrina Grandfamilies Apartments in the memo line of your check. Remember, 100% of your donation goes directly to helping grandfamilies affected by Hurricane Katrina. Funds raised beyond this amount will help cover utilities and furnishings. GU is also accepting funds to work with existing relief efforts, including government and NGOs, to advocate on behalf of the special needs of grandfamilies and guarantee they are included in response plans and efforts. Finally, GU will continue to fight for grandfamilies by working with federal and state law makers to implement policy changes to ensure adequate support for the families including addressing legal issues that affect grandparents crossing state lines and calling for the full funding of existing housing policy, known as LEGACY, which would provide funding for housing developments for grandfamilies with emphasis in the three states affected by the hurricane. GU can not do this vital work with out the support of our members. Thank you. Donna Butts Executive Director Generations United 1333 H Street NW Suite 500W Washington, DC 20005 202/289-3979 www.gu.org Join us for the 13th Generations United International Conference September 13-17, 2005 in Washington, DC. For more information, visit www.gu.org