Hey Church Family!
Many have you have asked how you can be involved in the Tornado Relief around town. As of right now we do not have an official church relief response coordinated but we are encouraging our body to get involved in the relief effort individually and as MC groups in whatever way makes most sense. Below are various ways that you can help.
Donating Goods: feel free to bring items to the church. Let’s gather items in the fellowship hall. We will distribute them to the different collection sites throughout the week. Here is a list of needed items: toiletries, water, formula, personal hygiene, heavy-duty trash bags, and snacks. Please note, we will not be collecting clothing.
Monetary Donations: The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is offering a giving opportunity to help affected areas.
A relief fund has been established and donations may be made by one of the following methods:
• Text RELIEF2020 to 41444
• Give online HERE
• By check to P.O. Box 330056, Murfreesboro, TN 37133 (please write RELIEF2020 on memo line)UWRCC will work with neighboring United Ways and the local American Red Cross to determine the appropriation of funds. 100% of funds received for relief effort will be used to address related needs throughout middle Tennessee.
Boots on the ground service: If you are interested in jumping in to serve for the day, you can get involved through Samaritan’s Purse. They have two locations set up for people to drop in volunteers. The first location is The Donelson Fellowship, 3210 McGavock Pike, Nashville, TN 37214. Arrive at 7:30 am or 12:30 pm for orientation. Volunteers will work Mondays - Saturdays. Please bring bagged lunch and water with you. If you have questions about serving as a day volunteer please contact the site directly. The second locations is Grace Place Church 4316 Central Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076. Arrive at 7:30 am or 12:30 pm for orientation. Volunteers will work Mondays - Saturdays. Please bring bagged lunch and water with you. If you have questions about serving as a day volunteer please contact the site directly at 615-753-9801.
Hands On Nashville: Hands On Nashville is working closely with the City of Nashville and the Office of Emergency Management to ensure all of the available resources are in place to help our community in the wake of Monday night's destructive tornadoes throughout Davidson and surrounding counties. To sign up to help, click HERE
In the coming days and weeks, more opportunities may present themselves for our body to get involved. We will do our best to keep everyone informed. Let be praying together for all those affected by this storm.
Love you guys!