Where to Turn After the Storm

 Our hearts go out to the victims of Saturday’s tornado that struck at least 13 counties including our neighbors Yazoo and Warren Counties. The stories we have heard and the extensive damage we have witnessed on television indicate the magnitude of this tragedy.

We feel their pain and we want to help. I know the Greater Jackson community is a most giving community. When something like this happens to our neighbors, our immediate reaction is to support them in any possible way. We are reminded how fragile our lives and lifestyles really are and how truly blessed we have been. 

So what can we do to help the people of these devastated communities?  The majority of our community has already been engaged in the most appropriate response and that is remembering those affected in our constant prayers.  Another helpful action would be to give to one of the entities which are already well organized and on the ground in the devastated communities.  Suggestions on which entities to contribute are listed below.  Granted this is not a totally comprehensive list, but these organizations are there and making a difference.  Other options include your choice of many extremely good faith based agencies.

If other requests from the tornado struck areas surface, we will pass them along to you the members of our corporate community.  For now remember Hebrews 6:10 “God is not unjust: he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them”.

RESOURCES

The Salvation Army

To make financial donation or provide water or Gatorade

For Jackson/Mississippi Division of The Salvation Army Web site

Or call 601- 982-4881

To drop off water & Gatorade

110 Presto Lane

Jackson, Mississippi

For Map

To mail local donations:

P.O. Box 31954

Jackson, MS 39286-1954

The American Red Cross

To donate to the American Red Cross

Mail Local to Central Mississippi Chapter:

875 Riverside Drive

Jackson, MS, 39202