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intheflow Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-01-05 09:54 PM
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Looking for housing for 2 wks while I volunteer at the Astrodome.
Hi, Texas!

I'm a UU clergy person in Denver who wants to take up the Harris County call for Astrodome volunteers. I just graduated in May and am unemployed and in job search. I figure, why not take advantage of my unemployment and figure out a way to get down there to help?

Of course, because I'm unemployed I can't afford a hotel. I'll be borrowing money from friends and relatives to get down there and eat. So I am posting asking for a place (or places) to stay while I volunteer. Reply here or pm me if you or someone/place you know can host me.

Thanks, Texas! :hi:

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Justitia Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-01-05 09:59 PM
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1. This link may help you: Houston UU Network
www.uuhouston.org

Thanks for what you are doing.

:applause:
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intheflow Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-02-05 12:02 PM
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5. Thanks!
I had already contacted the UU churches down there, but only the ones in Houston proper. This expands my search parameters. Thanks again!
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fleabert Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-02-05 03:18 AM
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2. check out craigslist!
wish I had a place in houston for you! thanks for volunteering.
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intheflow Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-02-05 04:05 PM
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6. Thanks for the recommendation, fleabert.
I think I've found a ride down there via craigslist. All because of your suggestion. Thank you!! :hi:
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fudge stripe cookays Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-02-05 05:44 AM
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3. I would check out Justitia's link....
Edited on Fri Sep-02-05 05:44 AM by fudge stripe cookays
supposedly the UU's have a list of homes where folks can stay; kind of an informal B & B sort of operation. I'd daresay Houston has some of those homes.

Good luck! And thanks for what you're doing!
FSC :hug:
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Lisa0825 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-02-05 08:58 AM
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4. Thanks for coming!
I can't provide a room right now, because only my bedoroom has A/C at this time. But I would love to meet up with you while you are in Houston, if you have the time. It could be in conjunction with whatever work you are doing or getting you away for a break.
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txindy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-02-05 05:38 PM
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7. Thank you for all your help, intheflow!
You're a wonderful person for doing this. :hug:
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AuntieM1957 Donating Member (775 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-02-05 06:24 PM
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8. I sent a PM with my phone number -
sorry, I don't have room in my home to offer.

But I might be able to help with transport from the airport to the Dome (if you fly into IAH).

And maybe some of us DUers here in Houston can get together and take you out for a meal while you're here.

Thanks so much for coming.

BTW, this fellowship is probably the closest to the Astrodome.

First Unitarian Universalist Church
5200 Fannin Steet
Houston, TX 77004
Telephone: 713-526-5200
Website: firstuu.org
E-mail Address: church@firstuu.org
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intheflow Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-03-05 02:08 PM
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9. Still haven't found anything solid, so kicking the thread.
Thanks! :hi:
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