Watch Joplin's EF5 Tornado Recovery:
The Citizens Advisory Recovery Team (CART) has been established to provide a voice for Joplin Area Citizens. Learn more about this organization. Currently seeking Joplin citizens' input on how to remember the tornado and create a tornado memorial. Learn more about Master Developer Wallace Bajjali who was chosen by the CART Master Developer Review Team. Looking ahead, moving forward, the Joplin Area CART covers Economic Development, Schools & Community Facilities, Housing & Neighborhoods, Infrastructure & Environment. Read more...
A Bright Futures team from Joplin has launched a website called RebuildJoplin.org. This website is a comprehensive resource for people affected by the storm AND for those who wish to help. If you are able to help, please consider going to the website and get connected with verified agencies.
Also, please help us spread the word that RebuildJoplin.org is the primary website for sending help to Joplin. It’s by Joplin, for Joplin. These agencies and resources are screened and verified. RebuildJoplin.org is endorsed by the City of Joplin, Joplin Schools, Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and United Way 2-1-1.
RebuildJoplin.org, an initiative launched by Bright Futures, will adjust to the changing needs of community relief efforts. Joplin Schools created Bright Futures as a grass roots, community based program that creates partnerships and utilizes community resources for the common goal of helping our kids and strengthening our families and community. In the wake of the destruction, Bright Futures is adapting a successful program to meet the needs of those impacted by the tornado.
Friends, I ask that you please disseminate this information to your contact list so we can spread the word as quickly as possible, as far as possible. Together we can rebuild Joplin.
A local contact person with RebuildJoplin.org is Garen McMillian 417-483-5136
Find out how to help those suffering from the Joplin, MO tornado. To make a donation by phone, please call the Heart of Missouri United Way at 573-443-4523. 100% of all proceeds will be donated directly to Joplin. This site was created by Joplin native Brent Beshore who now lives in Columbia, MO. We thank him for his generous efforts on behalf of the victims of the Joplin Tornado. Read more…
Be OK (united for Joplin) song
These talented young people in Columbia, MO, have partnered with Heart of Missouri United Way to help in the relief efforts of Joplin’s tornado victims.
The CO has just released their newest single “Be Ok” as a way to help inspire and bring immediate relief to Joplin’s victims. The CO has decided that 100% of the sales from “Be Ok” will be donated directly to Heart of Missouri United Way to benefit Joplin’s tornado recovery.
Please show your support by downloading the single from iTunes or Amazon.com