Trying to Help the Jobless......

[JenBayles]

Following is an email conversation with our supposedly Christian HR Director. Her generosity is underwhelming. (Name deleted to protect the guilty.) Start at the bottom and work your way up....

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-----Original Message-----
From: Bayles, Jennifer
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 6:48 AM
To: HR Director
Subject: RE: Victims of Hurricane Katrina Need Your Help Now!

Hi [name deleted]. Thank you for responding to Steven. I was thinking of something more along the lines of intern-type positions for these people. However, I will be sure to inform Ellen and Charlotte of the Company's generous donation to the Red Cross.

Jennifer

-----Original Message-----
From: HR Director
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 2:38 PM
To: Matthews, Steven
Cc: Bayles, Jennifer
Subject: RE: Victims of Hurricane Katrina Need Your Help Now!

Hi Steven, Please share our websites HR open positions with any possible candidates you are currently assisting. Your generosity is remarkable and thanks for making a difference!!!!

Sincerely,
HR Director

-----Original Message-----
From: Bayles, Jennifer
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 1:28 PM
To: HR Director
Subject: RE: Victims of Hurricane Katrina Need Your Help Now!

Donna,

It occurs to me that a more meaningful way of helping is finding employment for some of these people. I think we all realize they have nothing to go home to, and a paycheck is needed far more than a handout and a bottle of water. Can we offer anything, however temporary, in this area? I personally know 2 women here with children who would probably jump at the chance to earn a paycheck, and Steven Matthews has several homeless people at his house as well.

Jennifer

-----Original Message-----
From: HR Manager
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 1:25 PM
To: All; ATL-All
Subject: Victims of Hurricane Katrina Need Your Help Now!


Dear All,

With recent catastrophic damage from Hurricane Katrina to our neighboring states of Louisiana and Mississippi earlier this week, the company has decided to donate money to the American Red Cross in response to this devastating natural disaster. It is now publisized this is the costliest natural disaster to hit the United States. Help is needed and together we can make a difference!

Collectively the Group Companies will donate $5,000 and will also match the contributions from employees up to a ceiling of a another $5,000.

You are all invited to join in this meaningful effort to assist our unfortunate neighbors in their time of need.

Please make checks payable to the American Red Cross and submit to Theresa Kison (located on the 4th FL in accounting) by September 15th.

If you have already made a contribution to the American Red Cross or FEMA for the victims of Katrina, please bring a
copy of your receipt to Theresa K. to count towards the companies matching fund.

Your generosity will be much appreciated!

Other ways you can help:

Shelters Accepting Donations:
Items Needed:
Food and drinks
Disposable diapers
Games and toys
Sheets and blankets
Monetary donations
Drop-off Locations:
Baytown: Baytown Community Center, 2407 Market; Memorial Baptist Church, 600 W. Sterling
Houston: St. Peter Claver Catholic Church <http://www.diogh.org/ParishPages/parishpages-new/stpeterclaver-houston.htm>, 6005 North Wayside Drive
Mont Belvieu: 11607 Eagle Road
Beaumont: Ford Park <http://fordparktx.com/>, 5115 I-10 South, (409) 951-5400; Salvation Army <http://www.salvationarmysouth.org/TX.htm>, 2350 I-10 East, (409) 896-2361
Orange: First Baptist Church <http://www.fbco.org/>, 602 6th Street, (409) 883-2322; First Presbyterian Church <http://www.presbies.org/fpo/>, 902 Green Avenue, (409) 883-2097; Community Christian Church, 1260 16th Street
Port Arthur: Shepherd's Inn: Gaspard Center <http://www.gtba.org/default.asp?page=1980&action=getpage>, 2689 65th Street, (409) 736-3980, Animals of all kinds accepted