Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions Disaster Relief
Thursday, February 23, 2012
DonateDonate financially to the disaster relief effortPlease note: Churches are asked to make their donations by check rather than PayPal in order to maintain the accuracy of church giving reports. Individuals may choose to donate online or by check. Those wishing to aid the disaster relief effort related to the disaster relief response:
(1) CREDIT CARD: Click the "Donate" button below to be taken to a special secure page, or (2) CHECK: Mail checks payable to State Board of Missions, P.O. Box 11870, Montgomery, AL 36111-0870. Please note "Alabama tornado relief" on the check. Donate GoodsNEW fall/winter clothing and shoes for all ages needed. NEW toys, puzzles, games, etc. needed for children for Christmas. Contact aldisasterresponse@gmail.com for any questions or adjustments to this list.
Birmingham Area:
Northpark Baptist Church, 5700 Deerfoot Parkway, Trussville, AL 35173 (205)908-7985
Northpark is:
(1) serving as a drop point for items needed to help survivors,
(2) responsible for getting the items to the front lines for distribution. They are accepting non-perishable food items, sterno, camp stoves, hygiene products, diapers, hand sanitizer, blankets, sports drinks and bottled water, and (3) hosting church groups from outside of the area who wish to come and serve.
Northpark is currently hosting Serving You Ministries on their campus for additional support.
The Serving You Ministries Hotline is (205) 908-7985.
Etowah County:
CrossPoint Community Church, 2730 Wills Creek Rd., Gadsden, AL 35904, (256) 546-9236
This church has agreed: (1) to serve as a drop point for items needed to help victims, and (2) to be responsible for getting the items to the front lines for distribution. Items needed: Immediate needs now include sports drinks; baby items that include food, formula, diapers and wipes; canned food with easy open lids; large plastic containers with lids (victims are using these as they go through the remains of their homes); and personal hygiene items (toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, soap, lip balm, sunscreen.
St. Clair County:
St. Clair Baptist Association is collecting goods to be distributed in disaster areas. Contact Ben Chandler at 205-594-5173 for more information.
Need enough of each item for at least 25 families:
Clorox wipes, Clorox bleach, dish detergent, vegetable oil, snack size chips, drinks, garbage bags (all sizes), aluminum foil, sandwich bags and freezer bags, paper towels, plates, Body wash and hand soap, (Kleenex) tissues, Shaving cream, Neosporin, Allergy medication, Ibuprophen, hydrocortisone, Batteries of all sizes, Bar oil for chain saws, Leaf rakes, Yard rakes (The 14 prong tooth kind). These can be delivered to the Timber Company building being used as our warehouse, just south of the Ashville High School on U.S. 231 South. Tuscaloosa County:
Forest Lake Baptist Church, 107 18th Ave., Tuscaloosa, AL 35404, Contact Person: Michael Allen - relief@flbc.us
Attn: CHURCHES/ORGANIZATIONS--please email relief@flbc.us to coordinate deliveries on Wednesdays only due to workforce reductions.
FLBC Relief Center will be closed Sun-Tues; open for DELIVERIES ONLY on Wed; open 10a-6p Thur-Fri; open 9a-2p Sat. Groups: Please visit http://flbc.us/blog/volunteer/ for more information.
Donations: Scheduled deliveries only; please e-mail relief@flbc.us to schedule a delivery.
See www.flbc.us or follow @forestlakebc on Twitter for the latest information on supply needs and volunteering.
|
|

