Families, groups step up to help out in the Tornados’  Aftermath in Missouri

Posted by Kendall Harmon

Businesses, nonprofits and informal groups of friends in southwest Missouri are joining together to offer what help they can to victims of the Joplin tornado.

The generosity pouring into Habitat for Humanity in Springfield has, on a couple of occasions, choked up Eric Allen, director of the ReStore.

He estimated 30-40 people came with donations on Tuesday. Some were low-income families who have received homes through Habitat. Others were tradespeople who regularly make donations to the organization or shoppers who appreciate bargains at the ReStore.

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Filed under: * Culture-WatchCharities/Non-Profit OrganizationsMarriage & FamilyReligion & Culture* General InterestNatural Disasters: Earthquakes, Tornadoes, Hurricanes, etc.

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Posted May 26, 2011 at 4:20 pm [Printer Friendly] [Print w/ comments]



1. Pageantmaster [Free Archbishop Cranmer] wrote:

Prayers for Missouri, and those at risk of tornados and flooding.

May 26, 5:56 pm | [comment link]
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