As many of us have undoubtedly heard, the recent historic flood of Nashville has left that city devastated. Many have lost everything as they escaped the floodwaters with only the shirts on their backs. As most of the surrounding Nashville area has been a historic flood plain, most homeowners do not have flood insurance. The Red Cross estimated that 900 people were currently being housed in emergency shelters. Local universities such as Belmont University have mobilized to reach out to the community. As Christians and Northside Drivers, we have an opportunity to reach out and be the hands and feet of Christ, both on site and at a distance for our friends and family in Tennessee. The needs are great, and help will be needed for many months to come as the citizens of Nashville begin to clean up their homes and businesses. Below are just some of the ways we can join together and get involved immediately. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Rev. Mike Gregg at mike@northsidedrive.org and McAfee Student, Kristy Eggert, at kristy.eggert@gmail.com. 
 

 

On the ground in Nashville
 
Hands on Nashville (www.hon.org ):
    Organizing volunteer teams to move throughout Nashville and the surrounding area and assist in clean up.
    Log on to their website to register as a volunteer or to find a link to donate money to their relief fund.
 
Christ Church Nashville (615-834-6171):
    Located on Old Hickory Blvd near Nippers Corner 
    Has teams going out every day at 9 am
    They are a site location for Hands on Nashville
    Call them to sign up for a team
 
Red Cross Nashville:
    Visit www.nashvilleredcross.org and click DONATE NOW to make an online gift

    Mail a check to the Nashville Area Red Cross, 2201 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203

    Call (615) 250-4300 to make a donation by phone

    Text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation on your mobile phone
 
Belmont University:
    mobilizing volunteer teams through University Ministries to go out to the surrounding area.
    Email respond@belmont.edu to get plugged in to a volunteer team.
 
First Baptist Church Nashville (www.firstbaptistnashville.org):
    They are in the early stages of coordinating housing for missions teams to come to the area and assist in the clean up efforts.
    Log on to their website to keep updated on the details.
 
From a Distance
 
Nashville churches and volunteer teams are asking for supplies to be donated to aid in cleanup and aid. Please collect the items on the list and bring them to the designated drop boxes in your church. They will then be shipped to Rolling Hills Community Church in Franklin, TN which has been designated as a Red Cross Drop Zone.
 
Clean Up Supplies:
·    Trash Bags
·    Bleach
·    All-purpose Cleaners
·    Rags
·    Shovels
·    Mops
·    Extension chords
·    Gas Powered Generators
·    Water Pumps
 
Food and Hygiene Supplies:
·    Individual Prepackaged Snacks

     (granola bars, chips, crackers, etc.)
·    Bottled Water
·    Shampoo
·    Bars of Soap
·    Combs
·    Toothpaste
·    Toothbrushes
·    Deodorants
·    Feminine Products
·    Other Toiletry Items

 

 

The Annual Meeting will be held Wednesday, May 19, at 6:45 PM in the Fellowship Hall with supper at 6 PM.  The Church-in-conference will feature short reports from each of the major committees of the church. 

 

Prior to the church-in-conference, there will be a boxed meal from Chick-fil-A at $5 per person.  To make a reservation for the boxed meal, you may use the Welcome cards in the pew rack, call the church office at 404-237-8621, or email your reservation to info@northsidedrive.org no later than Monday, May 17.