Chicago, IL. ---- Congressman Bobby L. Rush announced today that he will join the City of Markham Mayor David Webb Jr. and a network of South Suburban churches, municipalities and businesses, to provide emergency assistance to individuals impacted by Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.

Donations of water, non-perishables and toiletries will be accepted on the following dates and locations:

 Victory Christian Assembly Church

2901 West 159^th Street

Markham, IL 60428

September 2 – 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m

September 3, 2005 – 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Lights of Zion Ministries

11636 South Halsted

Chicago, IL 60628

September 2, 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m

September 3, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.