Columbia aids Joplin victims
Victims of the May 22 tornado that ravaged Joplin are receiving much needed food, supplies and money from Columbia organizations and businesses.
The Heart of Missouri United Way in Columbia raised more than $530,000 just three days after the storm that caused 125 deaths and leveled thousands of buildings. The United Way also partnered with companies of Museao and KOMU 8 for the United For Joplin: A Relief and Rebuild Effort fundraising event held May 26, with proceeds going to the United Way of Southwest Missouri.
The Heart of Missouri United Way has launched the Joplin Tornado Relief Fund. Those who would like to help in relief efforts can go to Heart of Missouri United Way PayPal Donation form or text JOPLIN to 864833 to make a $10 donation to the Joplin Tornado Relief Fund.
More than 5,000 pairs of shoes were sent to Joplin by members of the Columbia Board of Realtors and KFRU Radio 1400 AM in less than three days. “We did a tremendous thing, and I know the people of Joplin will be grateful,” wrote CEO Michael Brown in an email that thanked Realtors and the Columbia community for their help.
The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri accumulated more than 70,000 pounds of food, hygiene products and cleaning supplies for Joplin residents, first responders, medical personnel and volunteers — enough to fill a tractor-trailer. D. Rowe’s Restaurant in Columbia helped the food bank collect hygiene items and bottled water.
Operation Give: COMO Cares orchestrated a collection site May 28 at Columbia Mall for blankets, pillows, clothing, hygiene items and water and factory seal food items. Fry Wagner Moving Co. will help transport all collected items to the Salvation Army in Joplin.
The University of Missouri and the Heart of Missouri United Way have created “One State. One Spirit. One Mizzou.” T-shirts for $14.95 to support the United Way’s United for Joplin campaign. The shirts are available at the University Bookstore, the Tiger Team Store or online at mutigers.com.
The Heart of Missouri United Way in Columbia raised more than $530,000 just three days after the storm that caused 125 deaths and leveled thousands of buildings. The United Way also partnered with companies of Museao and KOMU 8 for the United For Joplin: A Relief and Rebuild Effort fundraising event held May 26, with proceeds going to the United Way of Southwest Missouri.
The Heart of Missouri United Way has launched the Joplin Tornado Relief Fund. Those who would like to help in relief efforts can go to Heart of Missouri United Way PayPal Donation form or text JOPLIN to 864833 to make a $10 donation to the Joplin Tornado Relief Fund.
More than 5,000 pairs of shoes were sent to Joplin by members of the Columbia Board of Realtors and KFRU Radio 1400 AM in less than three days. “We did a tremendous thing, and I know the people of Joplin will be grateful,” wrote CEO Michael Brown in an email that thanked Realtors and the Columbia community for their help.
The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri accumulated more than 70,000 pounds of food, hygiene products and cleaning supplies for Joplin residents, first responders, medical personnel and volunteers — enough to fill a tractor-trailer. D. Rowe’s Restaurant in Columbia helped the food bank collect hygiene items and bottled water.
Operation Give: COMO Cares orchestrated a collection site May 28 at Columbia Mall for blankets, pillows, clothing, hygiene items and water and factory seal food items. Fry Wagner Moving Co. will help transport all collected items to the Salvation Army in Joplin.
The University of Missouri and the Heart of Missouri United Way have created “One State. One Spirit. One Mizzou.” T-shirts for $14.95 to support the United Way’s United for Joplin campaign. The shirts are available at the University Bookstore, the Tiger Team Store or online at mutigers.com.