December 13, 2021
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On December 10 and 11, a series of tornadoes ripped through eight states in the Midwest: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee. Rescue efforts are still underway, but it is estimated that over 100 lives were lost. Countless homes and businesses were destroyed and many communities are grappling with extensive damage, power outages and supply chain issues, which have hampered search efforts.
Many of our donors want to know how they can help. Below is a list of organizations working in affected areas. We will add to this list in the coming days as the situation evolves. Contact your philanthropic team with questions or to make a grant.
- Americares US Disaster Relief Fund
- Blood Donation – American Red Cross
- Community Foundation of West Kentucky has set up a fund in response to these tornados (give directly to that fund here)
- Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland
- Kentucky Humane Society
- Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund
- United Way Disaster Recovery – You can also donate to our local United Way and earmark your gift for the recent tornado disaster relief with the following information:
Mayfield-Graves County United Way
Organization Number: 19117
EIN: 31-0999053 - United Way of Kentucky
- World Central Kitchen
Photo credit: Joshua Lott/The Washington Post
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