Hi Team,
Yesterday was day five of setting up and running the computer lab, and Jane, Patricia, and I all agreed that it was the best set up we had experienced yet. We were set up in the lobby area of a gated apartment complex that contained about 1000 units. We set the table up around the perimeter of the space so as anyone entered the room all the computer screens were facing them. This open setting helped the volunteers work with the people coming in for help very effectively and easily. Although the numbers yesterday weren’t through the roof, we were able to help people with a variety of issues from filling out FEMA forms to applying for loans to searching for a new job on craigslist. We were even visited by two news station; what excitement!
Last night for dinner, we went out to this great little Mexican place, Ninfas (thanks Lee! And if you’re even in Houston, or Texas, find one of these places and check it out) and after some delicious guacamole and a couple margaritas, the drain and stress of the last week had melted away and we all felt ready to take on another day here in Houston.
Thanks for all the comments guys; keep them coming, they’re great motivation for us!
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