Wayland to Waveland (aka "Mission to Mississipi")

See also: www.missiontomississippi.org for construction updates.

Mission to Mississippi is a private humanitarian effort led by
eight Massachusetts’ builders. This effort will send more than 350
skilled workers, equipment and materials, appliances, cabinets, windows
and more to the area. Each of the builders has recruited subcontractors
to participate also, from plasterers, to painters, to plumbers. For
more information about the effort and how you can help, visit www.MissionToMississippi.org.

The full article is at:

http://www.dailynewstranscript.com/news/x1855989620

FROM THE Wayland to Waveland WEBSITE:

Established in 2005, Wayland to Waveland (W2W) is a public/private partnership aimed at providing short- and long-term support to the residents of Waveland, Mississippi who sustained major losses from Hurricane Katrina. This support will be in the form of developing personal relationships, assisting in the rebuilding effort, and leveraging the many skills and resources that Wayland residents can offer our sister community.

Accomplishments:

Collected and distributed household supplies to outfit several FEMA trailers for residents in Waveland. We far exceeded our goal of filling 100 trailers. These supplies, such as sheets, towels, dishes, pots & pans, cookware, and small kitchen appliances, filled a 53� truck packed by members of the Wayland High School football team and town volunteers.

The Wayland Angels Network filled more than 500 gift boxes with holiday presents which were distributed to Waveland families during the Christmas holiday.

Close to 150 Wayland families responded with their hearts and generosity in fulfilling the holiday wishes through Waveland’s “Dear Santa Letter” program. Waveland families received gift cards, appliances, clothing, furniture, books, and most importantly, the well wishes and support of new friends in Wayland.
Participated in Wayland’s Feed-a-Heart Program by making and sending hundreds of personalized Valentine’s Day cards to individuals and families living in Waveland.

Contributed gently used prom dresses as part of a multi-town collection of dresses, tuxes, and prom decorations for the Waveland/Bay St. Louis spring proms.

Landscaped the Waveland baseball fields and town park. Designed and planted a memorial garden for a Waveland family lost in the hurricane. A generous donation by the Wayland Garden Club helped purchase trees, shrubs, flowers, and mulch.

Several Wayland organizations have held fundraisers and directed their proceeds to their Waveland counterparts including:

Wayland/Weston Rotary Club donation

The Battle of the Bands, sponsored by the Interact Club of Wayland/Weston

The Wayland Business Association and its member businesses donations and ongoing support of Waveland’s small businesses

Wayland elementary schools coin collection

Wayland High School Senior Class donation

Wayland Police Association donation to each family of the Waveland police force

Wayland Fire Association donation to the National Fire Association in honor of their peers in Waveland

Wayland Clergy Association collection at its Interfaith Thanksgiving service
Other Wayland organizations including the churches, synagogues, Scouts, schools, Council On Aging, and other civic groups and individuals all have contributed their own skills and resources.

Several Wayland residents have made trips to Waveland (at their own expense) as ambassadors of goodwill between the sister communities, and to lend a hand in the clean-up and rebuilding.

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Donation are fully tax deductable. All donations go thru the Town of Waveland and are earmaked exclusively for helping Waveland, MS. and its residents.

Wayland to Waveland Hurricane Relief Fund c/o Town of Wayland
41 Cochituate Road
Wayland, MA 01778