Friday, May 27, 2011

Why can’t I help? � Eclectic Me

Why can’t I help? � Eclectic Me: ". Why can’t I help?

You can. The need is not going to end this week, next week, or even next month. The need won’t even end this year. I speak not only to this disaster, but to others as well. You can help and all it takes is being prepared and being patient."

Horrors: Disasters don't stop� - Editorials - The Charleston Gazette - West Virginia News and Sports -

Horrors: Disasters don't stop� - Editorials - The Charleston Gazette - West Virginia News and Sports -: "CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Joplin, Mo., and Charleston, W.Va., both have 50,000 residents. Imagine the tragedy if one-third of West Virginia's capital city abruptly was smashed into rubble, with hundreds killed or missing, with businesses wrecked, with hospitals and public facilities shattered, with fires spurting, with survivors standing helpless, having lost homes, careers, children, cars, belongings -- everything."

Saving the Salvos - ABC Capricornia - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Saving the Salvos - ABC Capricornia - Australian Broadcasting Corporation: "Salvation Army Northern Queensland Captain Megan Gallagher says while flood recovery might not be in the forefront of people's minds anymore, the organisation is busier than ever.

'We're still very busy in all areas that were affected,' she says.

'We're till trying to assist those who were absolutely devastated by what happened to their properties, belongings and things like that."

Christians Deliver Emergency Disaster Relief to Joplin Tornado Victims, Christian News

Christians Deliver Emergency Disaster Relief to Joplin Tornado Victims, Christian News: "As search and rescue teams comb for survivors in the city of 50,000, Christian relief teams are on the ground in Joplin, Mo., ready to provide emergency relief to the area's devastated residents and homeowners."

More large donations given to Joplin relief � Local News � The Joplin Globe, Joplin, MO

More large donations given to Joplin relief � Local News � The Joplin Globe, Joplin, MO: "JOPLIN, Mo. — Donations to Joplin disaster relief, already in the millions, continue to pour into the community.

These are some of the latest:

- Kohl’s Department Stores announced a $150,000 cash donation. Kohl’s is making a $100,000 donation to the American Red Cross for emergency-assistance and relief efforts in Joplin and $50,000 for relief efforts in other affected states."

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Qld relief appeal gives $10m to charity

Qld relief appeal gives $10m to charity: "Charity group St Vincent de Paul will be given $10 million from the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal to distribute to Queensland's disaster victims.

Premier Anna Bligh said the appeal's committee had recommended the money be used for food, power bills, furnishings and household equipment."

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Joplin, Mo. skatepark, former home of the JoMoPro BMX contest, aids in tornado relief - ESPN

Joplin, Mo. skatepark, former home of the JoMoPro BMX contest, aids in tornado relief - ESPN: "Following the devastating tornado that touched down in Joplin, Mo. on Sunday, The Bridge, Joplin's indoor pro-level skatepark, music venue and youth center, has been transformed into a drop location for emergency supplies for displaced residents of the Joplin area. 'The Bridge has become a primary pickup and drop off location for all organizations,' said administrators at The Bridge Monday morning."

House GOP to advance $1B disaster aid package - Forbes.com

House GOP to advance $1B disaster aid package - Forbes.com: "WASHINGTON -- Republicans controlling the House are preparing a $1 billion aid package to make sure federal disaster relief accounts don't run out.

Rep. Robert Aderholt said the move would ensure that there's enough money for victims of the devastating tornado that leveled Joplin, Mo., on Sunday, as well as those suffering from flooding in the Mississippi Basin and from tornadoes that swept across Alabama last month."

Missouri AG Koster warns against disaster-relief scams | St. Louis Business Journal

Missouri AG Koster warns against disaster-relief scams | St. Louis Business Journal: "Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster issued a warning Tuesday about disaster-relief scams in the aftermath of the tornado that devastated Joplin on Sunday."

Community Foundation of the Ozarks � Blog Archive � CFO Opens Joplin Recovery Fund with $10,000 Contribution

Community Foundation of the Ozarks � Blog Archive � CFO Opens Joplin Recovery Fund with $10,000 Contribution: "The Community Foundation of the Ozarks, with its Joplin-Carthage area affiliate, today established the Joplin Recovery Fund for donors interested in supporting mid- and long-term community redevelopment efforts to rebuild the devastated city.

The CFO will seed the fund with a $10,000 contribution on behalf of its affiliate, the Community Foundation of Southwest Missouri, Inc., which covers Barton, Jasper, McDonald and Newton counties through the CFO’s regional office in Joplin."

World Vision Raises US Tornado Response Appeal to $5 Million to Meet Additional... -- DALLAS, May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --

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World Vision Raises US Tornado Response Appeal to $5 Million to Meet Additional... -- DALLAS, May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --: "DALLAS, May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- World Vision's disaster response director has deployed to southern Missouri to assess the damage after a massive tornado plowed through the city of Joplin on Sunday evening leaving thousands without homes.

'Out of my 14 years doing disaster response, I have never ever seen a weather season in the United States that is this severe where natural disasters keep coming and we haven't even started hurricane season,' said Phyllis Freeman, World Vision's domestic emergency response director and a veteran of the agency's Hurricane Katrina response. 'It is heartbreaking to see yet another tornado devastate an entire community and to see even more children left homeless.'"

WSIL TV • Local Relief Efforts Could Be Headed to Joplin

WSIL TV • Local Relief Efforts Could Be Headed to Joplin: "MASSAC COUNTY -- Storm clean-up is just getting started in Joplin, Missouri just 24 hours after a powerful twister roared through. One group in Southern Illinois is already packing its bags to help. The Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Association has been working for the past month, helping flood victims across southern Illinois clean out their homes. Work will continue here. But now they're preparing to also help tornado victims in Missouri."

Donating To The Relief Effort In Joplin - FOX23 News

Donating To The Relief Effort In Joplin - FOX23 News: "During their phone banks on FOX23 News, the Tulsa Red Cross collected more than $11,000 dollars for the relief effort, but more help is needed. Here are some ways you can help:"

How to help tornado relief efforts in Joplin - KansasCity.com

How to help tornado relief efforts in Joplin - KansasCity.com: "Looking for ways to help those in Joplin? Several organizations in the Kansas City area are gathering supplies to help with the relief effort.

Here’s how to get involved:"

Monday, May 23, 2011

Community continues to respond to storms | oanow.com

Community continues to respond to storms | oanow.com: "The Red Cross is continuing its disaster response work and is receiving overwhelming support from communities across the country. The work is made possible through generous donations of time, blood and money. So far in response to the rash of spring storms, the Red Cross has:"

A sampling of editorials from Missouri newspapers

A sampling of editorials from Missouri newspapers: "Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau, May 22

Coordinated efforts

It's not uncommon for editorials in this space to recognize groups like the Red Cross or faith-based organizations that strive to help those in need. But it's especially exciting to see these types of groups coordinate efforts to make the most difference in disaster-struck communities. That's exactly what's been happening in Morehouse, Mo., recently."

Relief Organization Helps Victims of Missouri Tornado - Cincinnati News Story - WLWT Cincinnati

Relief Organization Helps Victims of Missouri Tornado - Cincinnati News Story - WLWT Cincinnati: "CINCINNATI -- Matthew 25: Ministries, a disaster relief organization in Cincinnati, is planning on launching and distributing disaster relief parcels to the victims of the tornado in Joplin,Mo., once their partners in the city are ready to receive the shipments."

Purdue University raises more than $22K for Japan relief | Journal and Courier | jconline.com

Purdue University raises more than $22K for Japan relief | Journal and Courier | jconline.com: "The American Red Cross Japan Earthquake Relief Fund will add more than $22,000 to its balance today -- courtesy of Purdue University student organization heads and a Nobel Prize winner."

FEMA opens Disaster Relief Center

FEMA opens Disaster Relief Center: "The Federal Emergency Management Agency opened up a Disaster Recovery Center for residents whose homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed during the April 22 tornado."

Joplin, Missouri, Tornado: How You Can Help Online

Joplin, Missouri, Tornado: How You Can Help Online: "If you can’t get on the ground to help in person, social media offers ways to help those most in need. You can also check out Mashable‘s original post for ways you can help victims of other recent tornadoes. Below we’ve collected some quick ways you can support those in Missouri."