There are many great ways to give to help victims of tornado damage in Moore, Oklahoma, such as through the Red Cross, Convoy of Hope, and Samaritan’s Purse, all of which we trust and recommend as viable means of getting involved. Grace Hills is also helping through our friend Doug Brewer and the Southgate Baptist Church in Moore. Read more about this church and our connection, Nathan Brewer.
At the moment, the church is without power but was spared any significant structural damage. Southgate is blocks from the most significant damage. Many families within the church lost their homes and the church is uniquely positioned to distribute to the needs of victims in its vicinity. The biggest needs are the basics, especially diapers, baby wipes, and other similar items.
Here are three ways to get directly involved, and your response is needed as soon as possible:
1. Give money.
This is the best and fastest way to help. We have set up a special fund on our Grace Hills giving page. Know that 100% of donations designated for Oklahoma Tornado Relief will be forwarded to Southgate Baptist immediately so that they can purchase things locally to donate.
2. Give things.
If you have items that could be distributed. We will have a table set up in Grace Hills’ lobby this Sunday to collect items and a group from Grace Hills will be delivering them as soon as possible.
Here’s a good shopping list:
Baby formula, bug spray, bungee cords, deodorant, disposable cameras (for insurance claims), disposable gloves, dry food, face masks, Gatorade, feminine hygiene products, hand sanitizer, individual wrapped snacks, pet supplies, plastic storage containers of all sizes with lids, pre-paid cell phones, sunscreen, towels, trash bags, Tylenol/Aleve/Ibuprofen, usable tarps of all sizes, Visa money cards, Wal-mart gift cards, wash clothes/hand towels, wipes, bottled water, diapers, clothes (children’s clothes especially) and non-perishable food items.
3. Go help.
We don’t know all of the details yet, but a group from Grace Hills will be traveling to Moore to deliver donated items and to help on the ground. If you’d like to be informed of trip details, send an email to joinus@gracehillschurch.com.
And above all, pray for families who lost loved ones, for those who lost material things, and for those who are on the ground helping and serving those affected.