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The tornadoes that ripped through the Midwest and the South have killed more than 30 people in five states including 21 in Kentucky, and left several communities in need of cleanup volunteers, food, clothing, and monetary contributions. If you’re interested in helping the relief efforts, contact the following organizations to learn more.
- The Red Cross has set up a donation page for people affected by disasters. Visit their disaster relief donation website to contribute. Or to donate by phone, call 1-800 RED CROSS. You can also text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 to American Red Cross Disaster Relief. And if you’d like to volunteer your time at a local Red Cross unit, visit this page to search for volunteer opportunities.
- The Salvation Army has set up disaster canteens in various locations near the tornado damage. Donate by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY or visiting their website.
- World Vision relief workers are helping families in six states including Tennessee, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Alabama and Louisiana by providing relief supplies including clothing, shoes, toiletries, blankets and cleaning supplies. Give a $10 donation by texting WV to 20222, or call (888)56-CHILD.
- Heart to Heart, a humanitarian aid organization, is responding to communities in an eight-state region that have been affected by the severe weather, including towns that have sustained 80-100 percent damage. Click here to make an online donation.
- The charity Feeding America recommends donating to food banks that serve areas affected by the recent spate of storms. Visit this website to find one nearby.
- Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers have deployed to six states: Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Alabama. Click here to learn more.
- The Southern Illinois Community Foundation has established a Harrisburg Disaster Relief Fund. For more information contact 618-997-3700 or visit www.sicf.org.
- Team Rubicon, an organization that deploys military veterans into crisis situations, sent Veteran Emergency Response Teams to Kansas, Missouri, Indiana and Illinois. Click here to learn how to contribute.
- Find out about the latest volunteer opportunities in Harveyville, Kan. by visiting the United Way of the Plains website.
- Volunteer Branson has an active Facebook page and website for people interested in helping with storm cleanup in Missouri.
- The United Mine Workers of America Local 5929 is operating a food pantry for tornado victims in the Southeastern Illinois College Foundation Building at 540 N Commercial St., Suite 101 in Harrisburg, Ill. They're seeking donations of non-perishable food items such as canned goods, crackers, snacks, or drinks. The pantry will accept donations Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. You can also call 618-252-8500.
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to see that kitchen without walls or ceiling is eerie. I can only imagine the noise and terror that goes with these events. We should start digging holes in the ground so we could run and hide during tornadoes.
How come Obamy hasn't been heard from on this disaster yet? Oh, sorry he is busy campaigning. What an a//hole.
RAS,
What about Romney, Gingrich, Santorum, or Paul? They all want to be President, why have they not shown the initiative to show up at these locations either?
Please leave the politics out of this, those who were effected are hurting in many ways and need a united Country not divided. All the rhetoric about this person and that person just shows the poster has no empathy.
Use your energy to support your none- profit of choice, but volunteering, donating needed cash to so these none profits can help.
Need some suggestions, they gave them here, there is also the Southern Baptist, the Lutherans, Adventist, The Salvation Army and Red Cross were already mention, but any one of these origination can use your support.
The huge divide in this country can end only by it's citizens, not it elected officials, So when you ask where is the government, remember you are the government.
Look for localized fund raising through churches or local groups. I have very little faith in Salvation Army and Red Cross who have to cover overhead first, then they have money for the cause. I worked with Salvation Army for 10 years, nope, not my money, they have too many variable. Red Cross, same thing, they are not very frugal with their monies. You can Contact law enforcement and Fire Departments who can give you information of local worthwhile charities who dont fritter the money away and have high overhead costs.
Don't you dare put the Salvation Army in the same category as the Thieves in the Red Cross.
The SA "commander" earns I believe $32,000 a year... and they give everything away. Compare that to the almost $1,000,000 the head thief at the Red Cross earns...
Natural or man-made disasters have the potential to cause distress - like overwhelming feelings of anxiety or hopelessness - to survivors, loved ones of victims, and first responders. The Disaster Distress Helpline is a new service funded by SAMHSA that offers 24/7, year-round crisis counseling and support: call toll-free 1-800-985-5990 or text 'talkwithus' to 66746.
IN THE NAME OF MY FATHER GOD thru JESUS CHRIST , WHAT HAPPENED TO ILLINOIS it will be happen to other state in AMERICA , THAT IS ONLY WARNING TO ALL PEOPLE in ILLINIOS , I am surprices if my FATHER GOD king of the universe in heaven we will touch the HOUSTON,TEXAS by 12.5 intensity earthquake I wish when that day is come all people who condemn me by the CITY OF HOUSTON will be inside the building or their own house , so my FATHER GOD KING OF THE UNIVERSE IN HEAVEN THIER SLEF CAN BRING 7,000 feet below the ground . I believe my FATHER GOD king of the universe in heaven hi will get me a JUSTICE to CITY OF HOUSTON , they killed my OPPORTUNITY & MY FUTURE being AMERICAN CITIZEN in AMERICA. To the rest of my life in AMERICA they blacking my name not to get any JOB in HOUSTON,TEXAS SINCE 2004 UP TO THE PRESENT. The only I can say to those people IN THE NAME OF MY FATHER GOD & THE SON ,JESUS CHRIST & THE HOLLY SPIRIT bless their all SPIRIT & 10 of their FAMILY in the heaven of LUCIFER when the time is come. even in AUSTAIN STATE , THE STATE BOARD OF TEXAS they are all "BLIND TO THE TRUTH" . I wish my FATHER GOD king of the universe in heaven they will remove their all sight & give it to all BLIND who find the kingdom of my FATHER GOD . i AM NOT SURPRICES all of this event in AMERICA , TORNADO, EARTHQUAKE , FIRE, HURRICANE, ECONOMIC CRISIS , WAR ETC. my FATHER GOD king of the universe in heaven showed this already to my mind but the worthy event in the world is coming believe me or not it will be happen soon , I am ready to the plan of my FATHER GOD in the world. good luck to all of your SPIRIT WHEN THE DAY IS OVER. LUCIFER HEAVEN is waiting a lot of SPIRIT remember that.
you need a psychiatrist ,youre a wacko
Yeah I agree with you.. These are the kind of people we "don't" need during a crisis like this.
Did we not take our pill this morning?
Volunteers do not forget the heavy duty gloves and winter clothing and helmet and flash light.
So sad this little girl, Angel, died .... but I honestly think her entire family is waiting for her. It seems right that they are together. So very sad though.
Another good source for help that isnt listed is