HOME PAGE URL:
. http://www.jwrelief.org/hrc/mainpage/home.htm
This website was evidently set up to milk all the PR the WTS can get for doing what they should be doing anyway (except not letting the right hand know what the left hand is doing.)
Note that the Houston Mayor (brother of a JW) visited the hq, qnd paid lots of compliments.
NOW, notice the question form the FAQ Page, which I bolded below. "Appears" that the WTS may be getting compensated for the Brothers' efforts:
FAQ PAGE URL:
• updates •
• FAQs •
• stories •
•news videos•
• links •
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I take a tour of the office facilities?
A: Tours will be given 9:00 a.m. — 9:00 p.m., seven days per week.The office is located at 4660 Timber Pines, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77041; Phone (281) 4 JW-HELP.
Q: Can I donate clothing, appliances or other items? If so, how?
A: Contact the Relief Coordinator (Presiding Overseer) in your congregation. Request a donation form, return it to him, and you will be contacted. Note that no clothing donations are needed at this time.
Q: What is his role?
A:
To personally assist each flood victim in his congregation.
To coordinate the congregations' participation in all phases of the relief work.
To monitor the repair progress of the homes in the congregation.
To coordinate assistance to neighboring congregations if possible.
Q: What should I do with my FEMA or insurance check?
A: Contact the Government Aid & Insurance Department at (281) 4 JW-HELP. Paul Besheer is the overseer and Cecil King is the assistant overseer.
Q: What if I am not legally a citizen of the U.S., can I still apply for government assistance?
A: Yes, if you have a child born in the U.S., you are legally eligible to apply, FEMA is encouraging all to make application. Contact Paul Besheer or Cecil King at (281) 4 JW-HELP.
Q: Can I donate money directly to the Houston Relief Committee?
A: You may donate funds to "Watchtower" and mark the check memo "For Disaster Relief Fund" and deposit in your congregation's contribution box, or you may send a check payable to Houston Relief Committee 2001 and mail to: Houston Relief Committee 2001, P.O. Box 800965, Houston, Texas 77280-0965.
Q: When will the work begin on my house?
A: Contact your Congregation Relief Coordinator or Congregation Liaison at the Relief Office at (281) 4 JW-HELP.
Q: FEMA wants an estimate of repairs and a timetable to rebuild. Can someone help me?
A: Contact the Government and Insurance Department at (281) 4 JW-HELP.
Q: How do I get in contact with FEMA?
A: 1-800-462-9029
Q: How do I Volunteer?
A: Contact your Relif Coordinator and request a volunteer application.
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