Red Cross extends hours for Multi-Agency Resource Centers

Published 9:41 am Saturday, March 26, 2016

Hours at the Newton, Orange and Deweyville Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARCs) are being extended to better serve families impacted by storms and floods. Families who visit the centers now have a longer window of time to meet with case workers who will help identify potential resources to aid in their recovery.

WHAT:           Newton, Orange and Deweyville MARCs

 

WHEN:           Hours are now 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. each day except this Sunday.

WHERE:         Fixed resource centers are available at the locations below:

Newton

1st Baptist Church

319 Main St.

Newton, TX 67114

Saturday ONLY, the Newton MARC will be relocated to the Fairgrounds 1015 East Court Street in Newton, open 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

 

Deweyville Community

Deweyville High School

171 Texas-12

Orange, TX 77632

 

Orange

“Old 15th St Administration Building”

505 N 15th St.

Orange TX 77632

Items such as food, water and cleaning supplies will be available at the centers.

To ensure visitors receive the help they need, they should bring a utility bill, driver’s license or other document showing they live in the flood-affected home.

Families with flood-related needs but aren’t able to visit a Multi-Agency Resource Center are urged to call the American Red Cross at 1-866-526-8300.