RE: {Byrnes Mill:729} Donations needed for Joplin tornado victims
moonval...@charter.net
grandson. I know what he needs.
On Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 8:34 PM, Jim McBroom wrote:
> The City of Joplin has reached out to their sister cities and
> communities in Missouri for assistance in repairing and rebuilding
> their city. The City of Byrnes Mill’s Public Works Director, Tony
> Whitby, has volunteered to go to Joplin for a few days to assist in
> anyway he can. He will be collecting supplies to fill his vehicle and
> trailer (hopefully!). Many items are still needed by Joplin citizens
> as follows: Children’s clothing, small toys and games, cleaning
> supplies, general household items, pillows and bedding, pet items,
> infant items such as formula, diapers and wipes, first aid kits and
> extension cords.
>
> They're asking for things like tarps, styrofoam coolers, flashlights,
> batteries, socks, soap, shampoo, toilet paper and toys. All donated
> items must be brand new and unopened.
>
> Please donate what you can and bring to the Byrnes Mill Public Works
> Dept/Recycling Center before 10:00am on Tuesday, June 21, 2011. The
> hours of business are Monday through Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm and
> Saturday 7:00am – 3:00pm.
>
> If you prefer to donate money, please visit www.redcross.org or call
> 1-800-RED-CROSS; people can also text the word "REDCROSS" to 90999 to
> make a $10 donation. Contributions may also be sent to local American
> Red Cross chapters or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243,
> Washington, DC 20013.
>
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