13 things we can do to help out people impacted by the flooding in Iowa.
Families have lost their homes, furniture, clothing, toys, photos, food and water... everything they had...
1... An Iowa Mom is hosting a special web site here http://www.help-iowaflood2008.net to connect people that need assistance with those that are able to help. Please click on over if you fit in either of those categories!
2... People need toiletries, baby items, etc.
3. Donate gift cards.
4... Make other people aware (forward info/spread the word to friends, post about it on their blog)
5... Sponsor a family at http://www.help-iowaflood2008.net.
6... Donate to the Red Cross
Donate at 1-800-HELP NOW or en espanol 1-800-257-7575 or online at www.redcross.org
7... Iowans who need assistance or wish to volunteer with recovery efforts should contact the Iowa Concern Hotline at 1-800-447-1985.
8... If you wish to volunteer as a sandbagger, visit www.unitedwaydm.org or call 515-246-6563
9... Contact Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Service Program -- Cedar Rapids: 319-378-0337 to see what items/help they can use at this time
10... Contact the Iowa Humane Society. They may be in need of extra supplies and foster homes for pets.
11... Visit Mennonite Disaster Service for information on volunteering and supplies needed.
12... Post a link to these services on your blog!
13... Pass the word on to those people that do not have a blog. Send an email, make a phone call. Start a donation rally at your church, place of work, or child's play group.
Thank you to An Iowa Mom for hosting the new website and helping me come up with many items on this list! Additional phone number and website information was found at http://www.kcci.com/news/16552924/detail.html and at Shakesville.
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