Cannon Church is responding in many ways to the recent storm destruction. Below are several options of how you can help.
Donate Money:
For those wishing to make a monetary donation, simply send your check to Cannon Church with "Storm Victims" marked on the "for" line. You may also contribute electronically by clicking on the "Tithes and Offerings" link here.
Volunteer:
Disaster response update and volunteer needs
Many volunteers and donations of goods are needed across our Conference (and across the United States). Please be in touch with the contact person in the area you would like to help before sending teams or supplies. Continue to check the news page at www.ngumc.org or www.facebook.com/ngaumc for the latest information.
NOTE: We have had no requests yet from Sept. tornados. If your church or church property was damaged, please contact your District Superintendent and email
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CALL CENTER AUTOMATES
CONTACT: 678-533-1443
Beginning Friday, May 13, the Disaster Response Call Center will not be staffed on a regular basis. Please visit www.ngumc.org for the latest information on volunteer and donation needs and contacts for the areas impacted by the tornados. If you need to speak with someone at the Call Center, please leave a message and your call will be returned. The phone number for the Call Center is 678.533.1443.
RINGGOLD
CONTACT: 706-935-2109 or 706-935-2199
WAREHOUSE: 423-218-8421
Volunteer teams for rebuilding will likely be needed starting in late summer. Call now to schedule.
Building supplies needed: tools, hammers, plastic cap roofing nails, brooms, mops, bleach, hard hats, safety glasses, roofing materials, plywood or OSB, roofing felt, sheetrock, 2x4s, general building supplies. Call 423-218-8421 to arrange delivery.
Thanks to generous donations, there are currently no additional needs for donations of goods or supplies. Please watch this website for updates on needs.
Monetary donations to assist Ringgold residents may be made to Catoosa Organizations Active in Disasters, PO Box 53 Ringgold, GA 30736.
FLOYD COUNTY / ROME
CONTACT: Disaster Recovery Center - 706-232-0210 (new number)
If you are interested in volunteering as part of a group or as an individual, please call 706-232-0210 or email
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. Small amount of cleanup remains and some chainsaw work.
MERIWETHER COUNTY / MANCHESTER
CONTACT: Steven Soulen - 706-601-5368 or Jason Ritter - 706-977-7835
Volunteer teams for rebuilding will be needed starting in August. Call now to schedule. Housing is available for volunteer work teams.
Manchester First UMC is coordinating school supplies and back packs for students at Mountain View Elementary which was damabed by the tornado.
Warm Springs Fire Department is collecting ketchup, canned meats, and queen-sized sheet sets. Call 706-655-2030.
DADE COUNTY / TRENTON
CONTACT: Tony's Wolfe
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423-314-4643 Mike's Lawson
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423-298-4602
Trenton Downtown Alliance is directing the recovery in the area of extreme northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama. Repair and Construction Teams are needed.
Material Needs are: Financial Contributions to Trenton Downtown Alliance, Lowe's /Home Depot/Other bldg supply Gift Cards, Bldg Materials ( OSB,Plywood,roofing felt,metal or shingle roofing,tarps,nails ,windows ,doors,hand tools,etc.).
The contact for receiving supplies is Rev. Doug Grant at 423-480-6410 or email:
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. Please call him for any offer of supplies and he can direct you
UMCOR or other UMC designated gifts or grants can be distributed through Trenton UMC. Reece Fauscett can be reached at 423-488-7060 or
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TROUP COUNTY / LAGRANGE
Donated items may be delivered to Salvation Army in LaGrange.
CHATTANOOGA / CATOOSA COUNTY / WALKER COUNTY
CONTACT: United Way Volunteer Center - Windy Brooks 423-752-0316 or Sheila Moore 423-752-0351
The United Way Volunteer Center is coordinating volunteer requests with teams.
MISSOURI ANNUAL CONFERENCE
CONTACT: 573-474-7155
The Missouri Conference reports that the only people to go in and out of the affected areas are emergency responders. If you are part of a UMCOR trained Early Response Team and can respond following the Emergency Phase, please contact Audrey Phelps at
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or 573-474-7155.
NORTH ALABAMA CONFERENCE CALL CENTER
CONTACT: 855-862-8657
The North Alabama Conference Disaster Response Center Call center is now open.This call center will field phone calls for the North Alabama Conference tornado disaster response. The toll free number is 855-862-8657. Call Center Hours are Monday - Friday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
HOLSTON CONFERENCE CALL CENTER
CONTACT: 865-309-9530 and 865-309-9563.
The Holston Conference Call Center is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Find more information at http://www.
holston.org/about/
communications/the-call/
volEEE/num16/conference-
response/.
SPECIAL OFFERING FOR NORTH GEORGIA DISASTER RESPONSE
If you would like to make a donation to North Georgia Conference Disaster Relief you can drop a check in your church offering plate (made out to your local church and marked #3740 North Georgia Conference Disaster Relief) or mailed to the North Georgia Conference Treasurer's Office (made out to NGUMC and marked #3740) at PO Box 102417, Atlanta, GA 30368-2417.
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