This happened about 60 miles from our location in Kansas and I felt besides donating locally as we have I should put a notice on my site.I know times are hard but if you do have a little extra it all adds up.

If you would like to help out you can contact The Salvation Army. Volunteers are feeding those in need in tornado-stricken Joplin, Missouri. The Salvation Army established a text-to-donate number specifically to support their relief efforts in Joplin, Mo..Cell phone users may text the word JOPLIN to 80888.to make a $10 donation. You may also make a credit card donation by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY or by going to www.salvationarmyusa.org. Checks may be mailed to The Salvation Army, 3637 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111. Please designate the gift "Joplin Tornado."