How to Help Tornado Victims
By: Caitlin McArdle
Updated: May 27, 2011
Missourians who need disaster information, shelter information or referrals are urged to call 211. The 211 service number is now available for most areas in Missouri. In areas where the 211 number is not operational, citizens can call 800-427-4626.
Links
Southwest Missouri Red Cross
http://redcross-ozarks.org/joplin/
On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ozarksredcross
Volunteer Ozarks Red Cross
http://www.redcross-ozarks.org/volunteer/
Safe and Well from the Red Cross
https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.php
Missouri state government assistance, shelter information
http://1.usa.gov/lk992f
Joplin, Missouri Tornado Recovery Facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/joplinmo
City of Joplin on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/CityofJoplin
Help Through the City of Joplin
Call following numbers if you want to donate time or items:
For those who want to donate time, call:
417-625-3543
Volunteers wanting to donate items call:
417-625-3542
To volunteer groups call:
314-623-9991
To assist with clean up- - June 4-5 from time business open till doors close To donate: By check: Online:
Get updates at www.facebook.com/CityOfJoplin. Groups meet at recreation center at Missouri Southern State University.
Donate Blood
CBCO Donor Centers in Springfield (2), Joplin, Springdale and Bentonville will be open Saturday, May 28th for the Laps for Life Blood Drive.
Donate to Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity-
You can do so through the Paypal donation page: http://www.joplinhabitat.org/donate.htm
June 4-5 Hollywood Theaters' Columbia, Joplin and Springfield will hold fundraiser to directly benefit Joplin tornado victims via the American Red Cross.
- They will have $1 popcorn and $1 soda.
- No ticket purchase required, anyone can come in to purchase concessions
- 100% of proceeds go to American Red Cross Joplin chapter.
LaBarge Joplin Tornado Relief Fund
LaBarge Inc has established the LaBarge Joplin Tornado Relief Fund. The Company has contributed $50,000 to establish the fund and will match all funds contributed by LaBarge employees dollar for dollar. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by the IRS.
Call- 918-459-2335
Please make checks payable to "LaBarge Joplin Tornado Relief Fund."
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
P.O. Box 8960, Springfield, MO 65801
Donations can be made online at:
Please note "LaBarge Joplin Tornado Relief Fund" in the Fund/Program box.
Forest Park Baptist Church is organizing help efforts. You can volunteer with food preperation, food distribution, yard and home clean-up, loading and unloading trucks, or organizing donated good.
730 S Range Line Rd
(417) 623-4606
Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity- Most help will be needed in 2-3 weeks once the initial disaster relief is further along. If you would like to volunteer in the rebuilding effort contact these locations:
1. Forest Park Baptist Church (730 S Range Line Rd, 623-4606, http://fpbc.net)
2. The Bridge (3405 S Hammons Blvd, 206-6886, http://thebridgejoplin.com)
If you would like to donate money to the rebuilding efforts you can do so through the Paypal donation page: http://www.joplinhabitat.org/donate.htm
