How to Help in Cartersville, GA

04/29/11

Tornado destruction in Cartersville, GA

On Wednesday night, April 27, 2011 a massive storm passed through a large portion of the Southeast and through the city I live in. In the aftermath, numerous homes and businesses were destroyed and many things were ripped apart…but not the families and friends of this community.

By the following morning, numerous volunteers pitched in doing literally anything that has been needed from cleaning up debris to packing sack lunches for families and workers that are picking up the pieces.

Before we get to the list of ways to help, take a few minutes to watch the following video of the damage done in Bartow County…yes, everything in this video is just from Bartow county alone…incredible.

There are a variety of organizations and groups that are now setup if you’re interested in donating, volunteering, etc. Here are the ones that I have come across:

IF YOU ARE IN NEED

Federal Disaster Assistance
“Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated county can begin applying for assistance today by registering online at www.disasterassistance.gov, by web-enabled mobile device at m.fema.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 for the hearing and speech impaired. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice.”

Bartow County Response Team organized by local churches
Local area churches have an organized effort to assist anyone in need of tornado relief. Call their hotline at 770-382-6652 or visit any of the three help centers listed below for food, toiletries, necessities, chainsaw work, etc.

Graceland – Click here for a map and directions
Cedar Creek Baptist – Click here for a map & directions
Crowe Springs Baptist – Click here for map & directions

Red Cross
If you or someone you know has immediate housing or shelter needs, they can contact the Red Cross at 706-844-2233.
The Bartow Red Cross Office is located at:
320 W. Cherokee Ave.
Suite 109
(Beside Cartersville Library)
Cartersville, GA 30120
Telephone: 706-844-2233
Click here for map and directions

IF YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER

Bartow County Response Team organized by local churches
Local churches have come together to provide an organized effort to assist those in need as well as coordinate donations, volunteers, etc. The command center is located at Grace Baptist Church in Cartersville and their hotline is 770-382-6652. If you’d like to volunteer in any way (organize clothing, do heavy lifting, deliver food donations, etc then be sure to start with them.)
Click here for a map & directions for Grace Baptist Church

Bartow County Emergency Management
If you would like to volunteer to help the cleanup efforts, call 770-387-5089.

IF YOU WANT TO DONATE

Bartow County Response Team organized by local churches
Clothing, personal items, toiletries, non-perishable foods, etc can be dropped of at the primary distribution center at Grace Baptist Church. From there, the items will be delivered to various pickup points or directly to those in need.
Click here for a map & directions for Grace Baptist Church

United Way
United Way President Brenda Morehouse is encouraging residents to deliver monetary donations as well as contributions of food, beverages, generators or hygiene items to her office at 140 Douglas St., Suite 104, in Cartersville, GA. Also available by calling 770-386-1677.
Click here for map and directions

Bartow County Commissioner’s Office
The Bartow County Commissioner’s Office will be opening a collection center starting Monday, May 2nd to collect and distribute items for the tornado victims.
Click here for map & directions

Bartow County
Bartow County will be collecting items such as trash bags, shovels, first aid kits, hand sanitizer, etc for the tornado victims that can be delivered to 1657 Cassville Road (Stars Pre-K facility – building behind the gymnasium) from Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Click here for a map & directions

Bartow County Social Services Department (Monetary Donations)
Monetary donations can be made payable to the Bartow County Social Services Department, with a notation that it is to be used for storm relief efforts. Donations should be mailed or delivered to the Bartow County Commissioner’s Office, 135 W. Cherokee Ave., Suite 251, Cartersville, GA 30120.
Click here for a map & directions

For more information, contact the Commissioner’s office at 770-387-5030.

NorthPointe Church in Adairsville
NorthPointe Church in Adairsville, 30 Orchard Road, Adairsville (770) 387-8135 is feeding families, taking donations and offering shelter and showers for residents in need from the storms. We also have a food pantry that is open Tues 10am, Thurs 6pm and Fri 10 am each week.
Click here for map & directions

The Salvation Army
Clothing and monetary donations are being accepted by the Salvation Army.
17 Apex Dr
Cartersville, GA
Click here for map & directions
You can call 770-387-9955 or 770-386-6256 for details on that as well.

Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter
Food, clothing, blankets, and toiletries are being accepted at:
Physical Address
110 Porter Street
Cartersville, GA 30120
Phone: 770-607-0610
Click here for map & directions

The Daily Tribune
Anyone unable to take donations to designated drop off sites can bring non-perishables, toiletries, boxes, etc. for the disaster victims to The Daily Tribune office, 251 S. Tennessee St. Mon-Fri. 8 a.m.-5.pm. and they will deliver to the appropriate agency for distribution.
Click here for a map & directions

There are so many ways to help out and so much that needs done. If you’re feeling “called” to help out, it’s because numerous people are “calling” out for help right now.

If you know of more ways to help that are not listed above, please use the comment form below and we’ll get it added!

God bless all of you that are involved!!!

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2 Responses to „How to Help in Cartersville, GA“

Rebecca Rowe Says:
April 29th, 2011 at 10:56 am
Posted the link to your page on my facebook page. Thanks so much for putting this together!
Jacob Burson Says:
April 29th, 2011 at 12:38 pm
Cartersville Cares, North Point Church in Adairsville, and Church at The Well are all currently accepting donations. Right now, The Well is collecting cases of water at the church offices in Grove Park (near Cartersville Middle School). Cville Cares is taking water at Liberty Square & is also making sack lunches.

I’m sure there are several other organizations mobilizing as we speak. Plenty of areas to assist right now.