Katrina Relief Efforts in Branson

September 12, 2005

During this time of urgent need in our country, we here at the Hamner Barber Theater are doing what we can to provide assistance to the evacuees and victims of Hurricane Katrina. We are working hand in hand with our local Salvation Army chapter who regularly provide emergency assistance to victims of flood, major disasters and to needy local residents.

The Branson Salvation Army is currently providing support to over 200 families displaced by the disaster and more families are on the way for temporary or long term assistance. Dave Hamner has personally entertained at the local shelter and shared tears and laughter with many of the displaced families who are looking for direction in their uprooted lives.

Many of these families have attended our Hamner Barber Variety Show at our invitation and have told us they appreciated so much the chance to laugh a little and take their minds off the stress that they have been living with since the storm hit the coast.

The red Salvation Army kettle that is usually seen at Christmas time has also been hung in our theater lobby to receive donations from those able to give. Our theater patrons have been incredible in their support and we thank all who have given generously to this cause.

There are many more efforts underway in the Branson area to provide additional support to this important and urgent cause. The 'Branson Cares' Concert and Telethon, produced by the League of Branson Theater Owners and Show Producers is set for Sunday, September 18 at the Tri-Lakes Center on Hwy. 248 at 7 pm and features many of Branson's most famous celebrity entertainers. The show will be broadcast live by Springfield NBC affiliate KY3 from 8-10 p.m. Central Time. The Branson Cares Benefit will be available via satellite for broadcast from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. by stations throughout the Midwest. KY3 has graciously donated the equipment, labor, and the satellite services for this event.

On Sunday, September 25th the Central Pro-Am Bass Fishing Tournament Official Weigh-In will be presented during the intermission of the Hamner Barber Variety Show at the Hamner Barber Theater in Branson. Show time is 3 pm and hundreds of tickets are being sold in benefit of the Branson area Salvation Army as well as other charities in the area. This is a fun and entertaining event that will later be aired on Fox Sports Net Midwest.

We appreciate the opportunity to share the news of all the exciting events happening here in Branson to assist these families in need and urge you to do what you can as well.

Thank you and God Bless from everyone at the Hamner Barber Theater.

Hamner Barber Theater
3090 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway
Branson, Missouri 65616
417-334-4363

Related Websites

Salvation Army - Branson
"We Combat Natural Disasters with Acts of God"
1819 West Hwy 76 Branson, MO 65616
417-339-4434
http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org

American Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org

Hamner Barber Theater
http://www.bransonvariety.com

Central Pro Am Association
http://www.centralproam.com

Press Release for 'Branson Cares' Concert http://www.christiannewstoday.com/CWN_867.html