THEY STILL NEED ITEMS.
DO NOT BELIEVE REPORTS THAT SAY OTHERWISE.
Last Sunday, Joplin, MO, a city about 60 miles west of Springfield in Southwest Missouri, was destroyed by a tornado. They are still assessing the damage, but it is already clear the damage is devastating. You can follow the updates of the assessment and see photos and videos here.
Like many other organizations, PROMO and Show Me No Hate are coordinating a statewide effort to collect donations and supplies* to help Joplin.
The LGBT community was directly affected in Joplin, including the loss of the Unity/Spirit of Christ Metropolitan Community Church (SOC-MCC of Joplin), the LGBT-affirming church in Joplin. When the tornado struck the church, the congregation was holding a Sunday evening service. Luckily, they were able to reach the basement and are safe and have received medical care, but the church building is gone, as well as many of the congregation members' homes, including the home of the pastor and his partner.
Please click here to make a donation to help the LGBT community in Joplin. 100% of the proceeds raised through this effort will go directly to the Unity/Spirit of Christ Metropolitan Church of Joplin, where LGBT individuals and allies can receive the supplies. You can drop off supplies at one of the following collection sites. Each of these collection sites has committed to collecting supplies to go directly to SOC-MCC of Joplin.
Supplies Needed - UPDATED 5/25 10PM
Toiletries
GLO Center 518 E Commercial Street Springfield
Like many other organizations, PROMO and Show Me No Hate are coordinating a statewide effort to collect donations and supplies* to help Joplin.
The LGBT community was directly affected in Joplin, including the loss of the Unity/Spirit of Christ Metropolitan Community Church (SOC-MCC of Joplin), the LGBT-affirming church in Joplin. When the tornado struck the church, the congregation was holding a Sunday evening service. Luckily, they were able to reach the basement and are safe and have received medical care, but the church building is gone, as well as many of the congregation members' homes, including the home of the pastor and his partner.
Please click here to make a donation to help the LGBT community in Joplin. 100% of the proceeds raised through this effort will go directly to the Unity/Spirit of Christ Metropolitan Church of Joplin, where LGBT individuals and allies can receive the supplies. You can drop off supplies at one of the following collection sites. Each of these collection sites has committed to collecting supplies to go directly to SOC-MCC of Joplin.
Supplies Needed - UPDATED 5/25 10PM
Toiletries
Underwear/socks
Canned cat/dog food
Cleaning supplies.
Also, wide shovels, work gloves, trash bags, dust masks, sunblock, bug spray, anything that would be helpful in clearing debris.
GLO Center 518 E Commercial Street Springfield
417-869-3978
Tue, Wed, Fri or
call to confirm someone is there
Spirit of Hope MCC 3801 Wyandotte Street Kansas City
Show Me No Hate
Tue, Wed, Fri or
call to confirm someone is there
Spirit of Hope MCC 3801 Wyandotte Street Kansas City
816-931-0750
LGCCKC LGCCKC Pride Booth will
be a collection site June 4-5 Kansas City lgcckcinfo@gmail.com
LGCCKC LGCCKC Pride Booth will
be a collection site June 4-5 Kansas City lgcckcinfo@gmail.com
Central Reform Congregation, 5020 Waterman Blvd St. Louis MO
Wednesday-Thursday – 9am-5pm
Friday – 9am-9pm
Saturday – 9am-3pm
Sunday-Monday closed
Tuesday – 9-noon (after noon we will start sorting!)
Wednesday-Thursday – 9am-5pm
Friday – 9am-9pm
Saturday – 9am-3pm
Sunday-Monday closed
Tuesday – 9-noon (after noon we will start sorting!)
Show Me No Hate
Use the following location - Mokabe's Coffee House
8am to 12 midnight
3606 Arsenal St
St Louis, MO 63116-4801
(314) 865-2009
St Louis, MO 63116-4801
(314) 865-2009
For more drop off info or for a pick up call
ShowMeNoHate hotline 314-282-LGBT
