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In the weeks since tornadoes and flooding devastated many areas in the southeastern United States in late April, the Southeastern Synod Disaster Response Team has continued to assess damage and plan for both short-term relief and long-term recovery.
At this time, there is significant need for cash donations, specific food and non-food items, and volunteers. Monetary donations should be sent to: ELCA Southeastern Synod, 100 Edgewood Ave., Suite 1600, Atlanta, GA 30303. Please indicate Southeastern Synod Disaster Response in the memo section on checks. Online donations can also be made here.
Following is additional information about specific needs and ways that congregations and individuals can help. Please prayerfully consider how you can give and provide relief for those impacted by these storms.
MISSISSIPPI
Tupelo and Louisville, MS were two of the hardest hit areas by recent tornadoes. Both towns are home to ELCA congregations - Christ the King, Tupelo, and Beth-Eden, Louisville. In addition to cash gifts, which can be given as directed above, the following donations are needed:
Requested donations for Tupelo:
mops, buckets, brooms, cleaning supplies, soap, diapers, 30 gallon heavy-duty trash bags, paper towels, toilet paper, adult diapers, feminine hygiene supplies, boxed food (mac & cheese, oatmeal), paper goods (plates, cups, napkins)
Donations should be delivered to:
Resource Center
1031 S. Green Street
Tupelo, MS 38804
Requested donations for Louisville:
socks, underwear, toothbrushes and toothpaste, children's clothes, toilet paper, paper towels, wash cloths, soap, shampoo, blankets and sheets, pillows and pillow cases, wipes and diapers, band aids and bandages
Donations should be delivered to:
Winston County Coliseum
201 Ivy Avenue
Louisville, MS 39339
ALABAMA
The following counties have been declared disaster areas as a result of recent tornadoes and flooding: Baldwin, Jefferson, Lee, Limestone, Blount, DeKalb, Etowah, Mobile and Tuscaloosa. Initial assessments in Jefferson County alone show at least 431 homes, 226 of which were completely destroyed or received major damage.
Requested donations:
non-perishable food items, snack foods for children (such as graham crackers, fruit roll ups, Dora snacks, etc.), paper products (paper plates, paper towels, toilet paper),
hygiene products (female), plastic cutlery (forks, knives & spoons), diapers of all sizes
Donations should be delivered to:
Jefferson County EMA Warehouse
West Lake Mall
1001 West Lake Mall (where Foodworld used to be)
Bessemer, AL 35020
Additional need is for skilled debris removal teams to assist in community work days. Graysville is planning a volunteer workday Saturday May 17th. Please visit the Lutheran Ministries of Alabama Website at www.lmal.org to register as a volunteer.
The Southeastern Synod Disaster Response Team continues to work closely with Lutheran Disaster Response, Lutheran Services of Georgia, Lutheran Services of Alabama, Lutheran Services in Tennessee, Camp Victor Ministries, our ecumenical partners, and other disaster response organizations to assess additional needs and to make those needs known as they become available.
Thank you for your continued prayers, your generous donations of cash, food and non-food necessities, and for your partnership as people work to rebuild their homes, businesses and communities.
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