Multiple individuals and organizations are set up to assist victims in Joplin. Here are a few ways:
Donations
The American Red Cross is accepting donations on their website. You can also text “REDCROSS” to 90999.
The United Methodist Committee on Relief is accepting monetary donations for tornado victims through their website.
The Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief Response is collecting donations through their website.
The State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) is accepting donations through their website for long-term recovery efforts for flood and tornado victims in Missouri.
Heart of Missouri United Way is accepting monetary donations through their Joplin Tornado Relief Fund. Give by visiting the Joplin Tornado Relief Fund site, calling 573-443-4523, or text “Joplin” to 864833. There is zero overhead and 100 percent of donations will go toward relief efforts.
Locally
The Houston Area Chamber of Commerce is collecting bottled water, food, blankets, toiletries and clothing (must be in labeled boxes). Items may be dropped off at the chamber office or First Baptist Church of Houston by 5 p.m. Thursday.
The Houston Do It Center is collecting non parishable food, toiletry items, blankets and water.