Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Apache Tribe Provides Flood Relief

The Apache Tribe of Oklahoma is providing flood relief to its membership and members of the community, a spokesman said today.
Relief includes daily meals at the Apache AOA Building in Anadarko for breakfast, lunch and dinner beginning Thursday, August 23, 2007.
Chairman Alonzo Chalepah said, "Caddo County and Indian people were hit particularly hard. We care greatly about the welfare of our members as well as others in the community. The Apache Tribe would like to provide their facilities as an information center for victims of the storm. Congressman Frank Lucas responded immediately upon contact, I would like to personally thank him for his response."
Tribal members that wish to volunteer to assist should call the tribal administration building at (405)247-9493.
The tribe is accepting donations of diapers, food items, toiletries, clothing, medication and cleaning supplies at the Apache Tribal Store on the corner of 7th and East Colorado in Anadarko. Additionally, monetary donations may be made to Apache Tribe of Oklahoma Flood Relief, PO Box 1220, Anadarko, OK, 73005.
Wal-mart gift cards are available for tribal members affected by the storm. Applications may be completed in person at the tribal administration building or at the AOA during meal service. Relief will also be provided to parents of Apache children and members located in other damaged areas in the state.