Emergency Relief: How to Help

Resources for How to Help with Emergency Relief

If you want to assist individuals who have been impacted by the storms of April 26, find opportunities to assist below.

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Southwest Iowa Emergency Relief Fund: The Community Foundation for Western Iowa is here to support our southwest Iowa communities in gathering donations through the Southwest Iowa Emergency Relief Fund. Donations to the fund will support Iowa nonprofit partners, communities, disaster relief organizations, and public health organizations who are on the front line of disaster relief efforts. Give now! 

Minden Iowa Community Fund: The Minden Iowa Community Fund was created by Minden Iowa residents to support efforts specifically in their community. If you want to support clean up, rebuilding efforts, and future community betterment projects in Minden, Iowa. Give now!

Shelby County Tornado Relief Fund: Money donated to the Shelby County Tornado Relief fund will be used for immediate and long-term recovery efforts in Shelby County. Give now!

Omaha Community Foundation Nebraska Tornado Recovery Fund: Money donated to Omaha Community Foundation Nebraska Tornado Recovery Fund will be used for immediate and long-term recovery efforts. Give now!

 

 

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If you are looking to support our communities by volunteering your time and talents, please find opportunities below.

Nonprofits, if you have volunteer opportunities to be listed, please email Catrina Trabal

Pottawattamie County:

Council Bluffs Resource Hub: The Salvation Army, 715 N 16th Street, Council Bluffs IA Sign Up Here! 

Samaritan's Purse: If you or your church would like to serve the Minden community call 531-242-2206 for more information. Samaritan's Purse believes they will be in the area for around 3 weeks. On site safety meeting is required before volunteering.
Residents please call 833-747-1234 to speak with a Samaritan's representative about getting help around your house and property.

Shelby County: If you are available to support volunteer efforts in Shelby county, please complete this form.