Tornados in the South, how you can help

[Necklush]

Our hometown of Tuscaloosa AL was hit by the terrible tornado outbreak along with countless other cities in the south. There are so many folks who can really use your help. I wanted to share these links with you in case you might be able to donate or help spread the word about these options for donating in Alabama... perhaps you can tweet or facebook this info too. And of course add to the thread if you have info on where to donate to any other states as well... Thanks! - Troy

link to help tornado victims in Alabama: http://www.alabamapossible.org/2011/04/tornado-relief-how-you-can-help/

To use your phone to donate:

Donate to the Red Cross. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or text “REDCROSS” to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

Support the Salvation Army. Call 1-800-SAL-ARMY or text “GIVE” to 80888 to make a $10 donation.

Areal photos of the destruction: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/fbx/?set=a.1862037885092.104602.1665308413

Thanks for helping spread this info- Troy

[SharonsCompendium]

Thanks for the links, Troy. I hope your family is OK.

[Former_Member]

So sorry to hear about your hometown, Troy. Will be keeping you and others in our thoughts and prayers. Thanks for the info. We'll make sure to pass it along.

xoxo
Seraphina

[nivenglassoriginals]

Thanks for the info Troy. Will pass it on.

[Former_Member]

Troy, I was immediately concerned when I heard the news! I pray that your family and friends are okay.

I already donated, and I cross-posted to both of my fb accounts and twitter. I hope that helps, honey...

xoxo

[Necklush]

Thanks for your help!!! That is great to know you are all helping, that means alot to us! Tuscaloosa thanks you! - Troy

[nivenglassoriginals]

What's the word from your family Troy?

[Necklush]

Family and property are good, thanks for asking. Parts of the city are really bad tho, the good thing is that there are alot of people reaching out to help. I believe it is actually going to bring the community together, hopefully bridge the gap between the poorer people and the better off people. I heard too that alot of transfer trailers from across the nation are rolling in to Tuscaloosa with food, supplies etc. Red Cross is supposed to be doing a great job on the ground there as well. I just read too that Japan is actually donating $250,000 worth of blankets and sheets to the areas affected by the storm.

Japan helps Tornado-hit US by sending 250,000$ worth of blankets and sheets! http://bit.ly/jyiHWN

thanks for asking! - Troy

[nivenglassoriginals]

We are indeed a global community. Very humbling.