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Rebuild Joplin

Rebuild Joplin is an organization dedicated to finding and making available to the apublic resources within the community to help Joplin-area residents meet their needs following the May 22 tornado. More than 275 organizations are currently listed, including everything from resources for building materials to rental assistance and basic daily supplies.

Assistance

Get assistanceGet the latest news about the recovery efforts in Joplin and what resources are available to help victims apply for federal assistance, receive unemployment insurance, replace lost identification and more.

Volunteers

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relief effortsDo your part to help victims of the severe weather in our state. Learn how Missourians, medical personnel and out-of-state volunteers can assist with the relief efforts.

Get breaking news on social media

The State of Missouri, local government agencies, volunteer organizations and emergency response officials are posting information on Facebook and Twitter. Here is a sample of accounts to follow for the latest information.

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Twitter
For the latest information on the situation in Joplin, follow our Twitter list: @MoGov/joplintornado

Popular hashtags for following updates from the tornado and the recovery efforts are #Joplin, #JoplinTornado, #MoHaves (for those that can donate) and #MoNeeds (for those that need donations).

The National Donations Management Network maintains a list of major non-profits that operate regularly in Missouri and information on how you can donate to a specific organization, donate products and services, or lend equipment to the relief efforts. For more details or to make a donation, visit their website or call (800) 427-4626.

2-1-1 Missouri

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help JoplinUnited Way 2-1-1 Missouri is collecting donations to help the relief efforts in Joplin. 100 percent of your donation will go to United Way of Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas. You can donate online or send checks to:

ATTN: JOPLIN RECOVERY
P.O. Box 14507
St. Louis, MO 63178-0507

Additional information about donating or volunteer opportunities is available from 211 Missouri, which can be reached by dialing 211, or (800) 427-4626.

The American Red Cross

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Red CrossThe American Red Cross is accepting donations specifically to support disaster relief efforts in Missouri. Money raised from this site will help provide shelter, food, and other assistance to Missourians impacted by storms.

People can also text the word REDCROSS to 90999 make a $10 donation. A one-time donation of $5.00 will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your prepaid balance. Donor must be age 18+ and all donations must be authorized by the account holder (e.g. parents). By texting YES, the user agrees to the terms and conditions.

Secure donations can be made online to help those affected by the floods and tornadoes throughout Missouri. Contributions can also be sent to the local American Red Cross chapter at:

Greater Ozarks Chapter, American Red Cross
1545 N. West ByPass
Springfield, MO 65803

Donations can also be made with a credit card or check over the phone by calling 417-832-9500.

Salvation Army

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Salvation ArmyTo support the Salvation Army Disaster Relief Efforts, people can text the word JOPLIN to 80888 for an automatic $10 donation. A one-time donation of $5.00 will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your prepaid balance. Donor must be age 18+ and all donations must be authorized by the account holder (e.g. parents). By texting YES, the user agrees to the terms and conditions.

You can also call 1-800-Sal-Army (1-800-725-2769) or make a secure donation online. More information about the Salvation Army Disaster Relief Efforts can be found at their website

Blood Banks

Blood can often be donated at local American Red Cross facilities or Community Blood Banks. Locations near the Joplin area include the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks and the Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City.

If you would like to give blood and you are outside of the southwest Missouri area, head here at the Red Cross’s Website to find a place to donate near you.

Heart of Missouri United Way

The Heart of Missouri United way is collecting donations to assist the relief efforts following tornadoes in Joplin. To make a donation to the United Way, call 573-443-4523, text JOPLIN to 864833 to make a $10 donation, or go online to www.uwheartmo.org/.

Missouri Students Encouraged to Help Joplin Kids

Missouri schools are participating in a relief partnership with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Through Kids 4 Kids, students can participate in a statewide effort that will help Joplin children suffering in the aftermath of the May 22 tornado. If every public school student in Missouri donates just $1, we could collectively raise nearly $1 million in aid.

Local school officials say the greatest need is cash donations to provide assistance to their students. Monetary donations can be made directly to the school district. A special fund has been set up for tornado relief. Schools or families can make checks payable to Joplin Schools Tornado Relief Fund and mail to the attention of Kim Vann, Joplin Public Schools, North Middle School, 102 Gray, Joplin, Mo., 64801.

Students, educators and parents can also download this flyer to spread the word at their school.

For more information, visit dese.mo.gov or Joplin Public Schools’ website at www.joplinschools.org. You can also email the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education or call at 573-751-3469.

Humane Society of Missouri

The Human Society disaster response team is in Joplin, MO to rescue and shelter pets affected by the tornado. The team includes a veterinarian. To make a donation, go to the HSMO website or text SAVEPETS to 20222 to donate $10 to animal rescue efforts in Joplin.

Donate to assist in long-term relief efforts

Often it takes a long time, months and even years, for communities and individuals to recover from a disaster. Your donation can make a difference. Learn more…

Missouri Southern State University

Missouri Southern State University has been the hub of disaster recovery efforts in Joplin, serving as triage center, Red Cross shelter and communication command center. In the midst of the effort to assist others, MSSU is also trying to assess and recover from the loss and damage experienced by faculty, staff and students.

Donate onlineThe Missouri Southern State University Foundation has established a fund to help faculty, staff and students recover from the devastating tornado damage. Donations may be made to the Foundation in the following ways.

  • Donate online with a credit or debit card
  • Donate by credit card by calling (417) 625-9396
  • 3. Mail a check made out to the Missouri Southern Foundation at 3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin, MO 64801

Please indicate “Tornado Emergency Relief Fund” as the gift designation.