Volunteer Mississippi (sponsored by Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service) (MCVS)

Smithville Vol. Reception #'s: (601) 813-3055 Telephone 2 (888) 353-1793

Big Hearts, Busy Hands: Nearly 3,600 Volunteers Serve Mississippi Neighbors in Need
(SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS)

A band of severe weather tore through Mississippi Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening, leaving thirty-five fatalities and over 160 injuries in its wake. Governor Haley Barbour has declared a State of Emergency for the entire state, and President Barack Obama issued a federal disaster declaration for seven counties. MCVS is coordinating with the Mississippi Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (MSVOAD) to assemble disaster crews and respond to areas in need. Nine Volunteer Reception Centers have served affected communities since the deadly storms. MCVS has documented 3,588 volunteers serving over 13,159 hours since Friday, and is awaiting additional reports of volunteer response activity from several other counties.

DONATIONS -
Individuals wishing to make donations of goods may contact the:
American Red Cross
http://mississippi-redcross.org/

Salvation Army
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/

and local nonprofits, churches and faith-based organizations. The Mississippi Disaster Recovery Fund, established by the Office of the Governor, is accepting monetary donations.

To donate $10 by text message, send “MS” to 27722; to donate online, visit their website. You may also make donations at any BankPlus statewide.
https://www.bankplus.net/Default.aspx

If you are a company or an organization with access to large volumes of items and would like to donate them, please visit the National Donations Management Network: Mississippi.
AIDMATRIX -
http://www.aidmatrixnetwork.org/fema/states.aspx?ST=Mississippi

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MCVS is on FACEBOOK -
http://www.facebook.com/volunteeryall

TWITTER -
We're also tweeting as @volunteeryall and posting volunteer ideas and opportunities under the hashtag #volunteeryall.