The tornado that ripped through Nashville and Middle Tennessee early Tuesday morning has left many homes, neighborhoods, businesses, and families devastated. The damage to affected areas is severe, leaving many injured, homeless, and thousands without power.
Many of you may have been wondering how you can help relief efforts, here's a list of resources we have compiled. Please help spread the word! #nashvillestrong
***Ways To Help***
Per Nashville Mayor Cooper, below are the preferred methods for donating time, money and immediate needs:
**To volunteer your time, sign up with Hands On Nashville at https://www.hon.org/opportunity/a0C1H00001asG2t.
**To donate money, visit the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee as they have activated the Middle Tennessee Emergency Response Fund, online at https://cfmt.org.
**To donate everything EXCEPT clothing, stop by Community Resource Center, located at 218 Omohundro Pl, Nashville, TN 37210. IMMEDIATE NEEDS INCLUDE: cleaning supplies (trash bags, work gloves, bleach, cleansers), personal hygiene items (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant), and diapers.
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
• Online at http://igfn.us/f/2oz0/n
• By check to P.O. Box 330056, Murfreesboro, TN 37133 (please write RELIEF2020 on memo line)
