FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Connecting-Cullman/168173716573569
Connecting Cullman is a community of volunteer citizens dedicated to providing supplies and services to those affected by the tornadoes. We are sponsored by PS 92 Ministries, Inc. to help our community be connected to correct information. PS 92 Ministry, Inc. started in 2003 with mission being totally as a mercy ministry. In past 8 years have raised 325k that has gone to all kinds of needs. Absolutely NO overhead, admin cost, salaries, phones, nothing, all of that is absorbed through other things. So every dime goes towards needs 100%.
Description
We are here to coordinate needs with resources. If you have a question,something you want to contribute, or want to volunteer, call us.
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Connecting Cullman is accepting in-kind disaster relief donations at their warehouse. They are providing the support of supplies to distribution sites in Cullman, Co.:
419 3rd Ave. SW, Cullman 35055
M-F 8-5 Sat. 8-3
If you need volunteer housing, Connecting Cullman can help you with a referral (see main numbers above)
VOLUNTEERS:
They can use donation sorters at their warehouse and people to answer phones during scheduled hours.
Individuals or teams to help with clean up, debris removal, home repair and rebuilding.
Youth Groups and others who will go to Cullman for a mission trip this summer. Coordinated lodging for groups at a local Camp. Experienced Youth Pastor/Missionary who will lead teams on work projects. Call immediately to schedule and more info on lodging.
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Supplies Needed:
Gatorade!!
Antibiotic cream
Non perishable foods
Cleaning & Laundry supplies
Mops/brooms
Hand tools/rakes etc
Building materials
Household items/small appliances/furniture
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Update on damage assessments as of 5/16/11 from Connect Cullman:
City of Cullman-
910 residential homes damaged
98 businesses damanged
30 bldg's red tagged
The tornado had a 38 mile path on 4/27/11. Over last weekend the forestry service was opening up roads by clearing debris and came across 140 families that had been completely cut off since the tornado. The above stats do not include the rest of the county and are only applicable to the city of Cullman.