Added.

I just sent some $ to the Ozark Region Red Cross.
Hope you all do the same.

Huge list of ways you can help the victims of Joplin......

http://www.news-leader.com/article/2...xt|FRONTPAGE|s

That list is too long to quote in the OP, so I included the link. Thanks.

Same here. I also donated blood last week, not knowing where it would go. I think that I now have an idea. The website shows that I cannot donate again until July. Is it possible to move it in? Has anyone done this?

Missourians interested in volunteering to assist should call (800) 427-4626 or 2-1-1. Those with medical skills interested in volunteering should go to: https://www.showmeresponse.org

Missourians wishing to make donations to help with the relief effort can go to http://www.sema.dps.mo.gov/recover/donations.asp or call (800) 427-4626 or 2-1-1.

Residents affected by the tornado who wish to notify their friends and family that they are safe should go to: https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.php. Friends and family who would like to check on their loved ones in the affected area can use the same site.

Missourians who need disaster information, shelter information or referrals are urged to call 2-1-1. The United Way's 211 service number is now available for most areas in Missouri. In areas where the 211 number is not operational, citizens can call 800-427-4626.

United Way of the Ozarks in Springfield is waiting to hear plans from the American Red Cross – Greater Ozarks Chapter regarding mobilizing volunteer efforts. As soon as it has confirmation on how and where to volunteer, it will release that information.

If you would like to help with a monetary donation, please send your checks to United Way of the Ozarks, 320 N. Jefferson Ave., Springfield, MO 65806, marked JOPLIN TORNADO DISASTER RELIEF and all funds received will be distributed to the United Way of Southwest Missouri (Joplin).

BUMP to help the people of Joplin.

Done. Salvation Army as well. Challenge all Bronco fans here to do what they can, if they can. I know times are tough.

My contact at CBCO said that they have enough blood to meet the need in Joplin. They actually had to start turning away some people. They're also in excess of A Positive blood, so, if that's what you have, he recommended waiting until the summer to donate.

Ahem,

CAN WE PLEASE STICKY THIS AND THE OTHER JOPLIN THREADS?

t.i.a.

Thx....guess that answers my question. :)

Wish I could go up and help.

It's an odd phenomenon, but major events get more attention when they are NOT stickied. So no. At least not until the discussion starts sliding off into oblivion on its own.

I respect that.

Whatever gets the most visibility.

Donated to the Heart of Missouri United Way. Thanks for that link, it's nice to give locally.

The Chiefs organization will be collecting donations at Arrowhead, Parking lot C Tuesday afternoon and all day Wednesday. clothing, non-perishable food items, as well as monetary donations