Day 20: Southeastern Tornadoes & Flood Response Update
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Dear Friends,
Our disaster relief efforts in Georgia and Tennessee are still going strong following the devastating tornadoes and floods that ravaged the Southeast at the end of March.
We're so fortunate and grateful to be working closely with our local community partners, especially the Southeastern Synod of the ELCA, however we continue to need your support to keep our teams on the ground and well-equipped to make a difference.
Inspiritus’ Kevin Burgess led a group of Home Depot volunteers as they removed debris from homes impacted by these catastrophic tornadoes.
Below is how we're helping survivors in Newnan, Georgia and South Nashville, Tennessee:
GEORGIA:
Where:
Our teams are currently on the ground in Newnan. Special thanks to the Go Church for hosting us at one of their properties, the former Palmetto Church of God. The Inspiritus volunteer and housing operation center is located at 84 Smith Circle, Newnan GA 30265. We have space and capacity for additional volunteers to be housed safely at this location, so please consider joining us.
Who:
As of today, our Inspiritus staff and volunteers have completed:
Over 215 volunteer hours
60 assessments
10 saw jobs
12 debris removal projects
What:
Inspiritus is collaborating with local churches and partners, including ITDRC, and the Siren Project to prepare to stay a few more weeks. We're supporting local families with damage and needs assessment coordination, debris removal, chainsaw and heavy equipment services, roof tarping, emotional and spiritual care, and other assistance as needed.
Our special thanks goes out to Home Depot and the Home Depot Foundation for their continued generosity and support as we empower disaster survivors on their journey from surviving to thriving!
#NewnanStrong
TENNESSEE:
Tennessee's flood event left six people dead, hundreds rescued from flooded cars and homes, and extensive damages to businesses and homes. It is marked as the worst flood in the last decade.
Where:
Inspiritus has been on the ground in South Nashville since Monday evening, completing damage assessments for flood survivors. Special thanks to Christ Lutheran Church in Nashville for hosting us for this effort.
Who:
Our disaster relief staff are working closely with our partners: Hands On Nashville, TN VOAD, and the Southeastern Synod of the ELCA.
What:
Our crews are currently assessing and preparing to provide the following services:
muck & gut
mold sanitation
mitigation
chainsaw
debris removal
sort & salvage
HOW TO HELP:
VOLUNTEER WITH US!
If you'd like to volunteer in Newnan, Georgia, please contact Sabrina More: sabrina.more@weinspirit.org
To volunteer in Nashville, please sign up through Hands On Nashville HERE
DONATE TODAY: click here or checks can be mailed to:
Inspiritus
Attn: Disaster Response
731 Peachtree Street NE, Suite B
Atlanta, GA 30308
If you haven't given yet, please consider giving today by clicking below. Thank you for your continued prayers and generous support.
Kind Regards,
Virginia Spencer
Chief Development Officer
Inspiritus
