BURBANK, California (September 9, 2005) – Dozens of volunteers from across

Southern California are gathering on Sunday, September 11 to sort clothes,

toys, canned food, and other in-kind donations thats have been collected by

the local Muslim community during the past week.

Islamic Relief, which is assisting displaced citizens from the Katrina disaster in

Houston, TX, Baton Rouge, LA, and the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, will be

sending the items to the affected areas for distribution.

WHAT:

Volunteers to Sort In-Kind Donations for Hurricane Katrina Victims

WHEN:

Sunday, September 11 at 2:30 pm SHARP

WHERE:

SAC International

6130 S Avalon Ave

Los Angeles, CA  90003

The warehouse is located off of the 110 Freeway between the 10 Freeway

and the 105 Freeway. The warehouse is a red brick building located at the

corner of Avalon Ave and 62nd St.

Islamic Relief, an international relief and development organization with over

20 years of expertise in disaster relief, is helping Katrina victims in Houston,

TX, Baton Rouge, LA, and the Gulf Coast of Mississippi.

Islamic Relief has already committed $2 million to Katrina disaster relief

projects, which include distribution of emergency aid, emergency shelter, and

relocation projects.

DIRECTIONS FROM 110 NORTH:

110 NORTH

Exit Gage Ave

Turn LEFT on Gage Ave, such that you would be travelling EAST Turn LEFT

on Avalon Blvd

DIRECTIONS FROM 110 SOUTH:

110 SOUTH

Exit Gage Ave

Turn RIGHT on Gage Ave, such that you would be travelling EAST Turn LEFT

on Avalon Blvd