Active Links to Assistance and Volunteering, The Joplin, MO Tornado

Hi, everyone! I have reviewed all the Joplin, MO tornado-related links, removing those no longer current and adding relevant information to the following list. Please take a moment to look through this whether you are volunteering or in need of help. You just may see a tidbit of information that is helpful to you.

* Adopt A Joplin Classroom!
http://brightfuturesjoplin.org/adopt-an-eagle/

* Anam Cara - Knitting with a Heart
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Katrinas-Angels/18397199071#!/AnamCaraKnitting

* Boxtops for Joplin! Rebuild Our Schools (Mail them in) http://www.facebook.com/Box.Tops.For.Joplin?sk=wall

* Bows for Joplin, MO
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bows-for-Joplin-MO/160261554049864

* Chests Of Hope
http://www.facebook.com/Chestsofhope?sk=info

* City of Joplin Homes & Home Repair Assistance Matrix
http://www.joplinmo.org/pdf/rebuilding_tools_grid_table.pdf

* Diapers for Devastation
http://www.facebook.com/DiapersforDevastation?sk=wall
OR 417-622-1799

* Elephants Remember Joplin
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Elephants-Remember-Joplin/220561267973508?sk=wall

*F.A.I.T.H (Finding An Individual To Help)
http://www.facebook.com/groups/faithhappenings/?id=234988659883309

* Friends of Joplin
http://www.facebook.com/FriendsofJoplin?ref=ts&sk=wall

* Grace Baptist Joplin Relief
https://www.facebook.com/#!/gbcjoplinrelief

* Grace Disaster Relief (a place for volunteers to stay)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Grace-Disaster-Relief/112620405493389?sk=wall

* Help Us, Help Joplin: Families helping Families
http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/helpushelpjoplin/

* Home School Helpers for Joplin
http://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoolhelpersforjoplin/

* How Can We Help Recent Tornado Victims?
http://www.facebook.com/pages/How-Can-We-Help-Recent-Tornado-Victims/220059254678206

* Joplin Children's Christmas Wish List
https://www.facebook.com/JBBSXMAS?sk=wall

* Joplin House
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Joplin-House/232848406754130?sk=wall

* Joplin Job Leads
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Joplin-Job-Leads/171794096221003?sk=wall

* Joplin, MO: The Man Cave - Support. Donate. Replace. (Men helping men replace their stuff)
http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/253319581352809/

* Joplin, MO Rebuilding Tools Document
http://www.joplinmo.org/pdf/rebuilding_tools_grid_combo.pdf

* Joplin MO Tornado Recovery
http://www.facebook.com/joplinmo

* Joplin's Post & Share
http://www.facebook.com/Postgift

* Joplin Recovery Volunteer Lodging
http://www.facebook.com/JoplinLodging

* Joplin Smile (Free professional photos taken of your family: for disaster survivors)
http://www.facebook.com/JoplinSmile?sk=wall

* Joplin Tornado Assistance Information Line 417-627-2900

* Joplin Tornado Cold Drinks for Volunteers
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Joplin-Mo-Tornado-Cold-Drinks-for-volunteers/231731683507765?sk=wall

* Joplin Tornado Info
http://www.facebook.com/joplintornado​info

* Joplin Tornado Debris Lost & Found (Photos & documents)
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Joplin-Tornado-Debris-Lost-and-Found/223745274319125

* Joplin Tornado Free Services
http://www.facebook.com/joplinfree?sk=wall

* Joplin Tornado Info
http://www.facebook.com/joplintornadoinfo

* Joplin Tornado Relief Services
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Joplin-Tornado-Relief-Services/100456800049054

* Joplin Tornado Relief: Volunteers & Donations Info
http://www.facebook.com/JoplinVolunteers?sk=wall

* Joplin's Found Photos
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Joplins-Found-Photos/200537796658232?sk=wall

* Just BEcause Sharing Is Beautiful (Joplin)
http://www.facebook.com/justBEcauseKC?sk=wall

* Kandi's Box Tops for Joplin
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Kandis-Box-Tops-for-Joplin/214827121884380

* Kathy's Cowboy Angels
https://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=155944821148632#!/kathyscowboyangels

* Katrina's Angels Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Katrinas-Angels/18397199071

* Katrina's Angels Volunteer Opportunities
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Katrinas-Angels-Inc-Volunteer-Opportunities/197733236936629

* Lost Photos of Joplin, MO
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lost-Photos-of-Joplin-MO-Tornado/228439773836770

* Made With Love - Blankets for the Littlest Survivors
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Made-with-Love-Blankets-for-the-Littlest-Survivors/197509320292969

* Misti's Mission- Joplin Hwy 43 Overflow
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mistis-Mission-Joplin-Hwy-43-Overflow/198564790189545?sk=info
www.mistismission.org

* Missouri Mends
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Missouri-Mends/186716241381361?sk=wall

* My Joplin Tornado Story is...
https://www.facebook.com/pages/My-Joplin-Tornado-Story-is/229304113777848

* NW Arkansas Helping Joplin, MO
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nw-Arkansas-Helping-Joplin-Mo/224115180932710?ref=ts&sk=wall

* Operation Help Joplin (From KS)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Operation-Help-Joplin/212355078804082

* People Helping People of Joplin, MO
http://www.facebook.com/pages/People-Helping-People-of-Joplin-Missouri/218205981536957?sk=wall

* Plush Memories Lost Toy Search Service
http://plushmemories.com/18953/tornado-priority-tigger-orange-blankie.html

* Relief Spark - Joplin
http://www.reliefspark.org/joplinmo_volunteerform.html

* Relief Spark Volunteer Housing
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Relief-Spark-Volunteer-Housing/151952634887901

* Scrubs For Joplin (Replacing scrubs lost)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Scrubs-for-Joplin/195006483883048

* Smiles & Snuggles (Christmas for the children of Joplin affected by the May 22 tornado)
https://www.facebook.com/#!/SmilesAndSnuggles

* Support Joplin Seniors Tornado Relief Fund
https://www.facebook.com/supportjoplinseniors#!/supportjoplinseniors?sk=wall

* The Sacred, Lost in the Debris (Funeral Urns-Ashes)
https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/notes/lost-photos-of-joplin-mo-tornado/the-sacred-lost-in-the-debris/264446146902799

* The Twister Sisters (pamper kits and other items for the ladies and children who went thru the Joplin Twister) http://www.facebook.com/thetwistersisters

* Tornado Took My Dress (Donated wedding and bridesmaid dresses)
http://www.tornadotookmydress.com/

* Trees For Joplin
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Trees-For-Joplin-2011/231117273571194?sk=wall

* Wedding Dresses for Tornado Victims
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Wedding-Dresses-for-Tornado-Victims/199402436763698

* Words of Encouragement for Joplin, MO
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Katrinas-Angels/18397199071#!/pages/Words-of-Encouragement-for-Joplin-MO/205990969437314

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Car Replacement or Repair: Go to cars4christmas.org to get an application to apply to get a vehicle.
also--
The Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Missouri received a grant from the United Way of Southwest Missouri & Southeast Kansas to assist individuals who lost their private vehicles in the tornado. To find out more information about this program or to make an appointment, contact the Community Development department at Economic Security at 417-781-0352.

Counseling Services: Christian Counseling Services(Joplin) will be offering free counseling to those affected by the tornado. Call them at :417-206-2200. They are committed to doing this for several months.
also--
Ozark Center Crisis Intervention Services 800-247-0661 or 417-347-7720

Eyeglasses or contact lenses: Helping tornado survivors in need of eyeglasses or contact lenses, Sears Optical, Joplin, MO is offering a 15% discount on top of regular discounts for glasses, contacts and exams for tornado survivors. For more details of the discounts available, call the Northpark Mall location for details at 417-659-2000, ask for optical's.

Free photo restoration: Operation Photo Rescue is providing free photo restoration to storm victims. Visit http://www.operationphotorescue.org or email mhayes@operationphotorescue.or​g

House Demolition: If you are a homeowner or if you know of a homeowner who needs to have a house demolished, you can call AmeriCorps at 417-625-3558 to give permission to volunteers to take down your house. We are lining up skilled volunteers to assist you. You can also learn more by visiting their Facebook page, Joplin Tornado Relief Services.

Rides in Joplin, MO The Alliance of SWMO has transportation available in the immediate area for FEMA appointments, job interviews, pharmacy runs, etc.
Please call 417-540-6602 to schedule a ride. Rides are offered during the hours of 8 am - 7 pm.