Kentucky Tornadoes: Here’s How You Can Help

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Kentucky Tornadoes How To Help
Kentucky Tornadoes How To Help
  • December 11, 2021
Kentucky tornadoes could go down as the worst in history, here’s how you can help.

If you’re a bit exhausted after a night of storms, yet still find yourself searching online for “Kentucky Tornadoes How To Help,” we’ve compiled a list which we will continue to update as things develop!

For those of you all fortunate enough to help out your fellow Kentuckians in a time of need, we’re organizing here so you can help more easily. Here’s several ways that you can donate your time or money to Western Kentucky Tornado Relief efforts. Remember, all of your donations can be tax-deductible and you can also assist with your time if you cannot make a monetary contribution.

Table of Contents
  1. Kentucky Tornado Fundraising Shirt
  2. Relief Guide Overview
  3. Donate Money
  4. Donate Supplies
  5. Donate Blood
  6. Shelter
  7. Fundraising Events
  8. Mental Health Support
  9. Western Kentucky Toy Drive
  10. Spreadsheet With Various Resources

Kentucky Tornado Fundraising Shirt

We immediately launched a fundraising tshirt and sweatshirt where net proceeds will be routed to to relief funds for our fellow Kentuckians. You can see more of those color options and garments in our Charities and Fundraisers Collection. One example exemplified below.

SEE ALSO: Kentucky Tshirts, Apparel, Drinkware, & Gifts

You can help by purchasing this Interstate 270 Tornado Relief Sweatshirt with all net proceeds going to the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund. Support Team Kentucky and rep that Kentucky Strong spirit!

Relief Guide Overview

Western KY Red Cross Disaster Relief Fundraiser

If you would like to donate directly here, you can make a quick donation immediately to the Western KY Red Cross Disaster Relief Fundraiser right on Facebook. Also, FB will pay for 100% of the processing fees so more of that money actually gets to the victims of this tornado that struck hardest in the Western Kentucky region.

DONATE HERE: Western KY Red Cross

Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund

Governor Andy Beshear has set up the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund to help those impacted by the severe weather.

All donations to the fund are tax-deductible and donors will receive a receipt for tax purposes after donating.

DONATE HERE: Team Western Kentucky Relief Fund

United Way Of Kentucky

United Way of Kentucky has set up a Disaster Recovery Fund to support Kentuckians effected by the natural disaster.

DONATE HERE: uwky.org/tornado

Lee Initiative

The LEE Initiative out of Louisville, KY who helps out with local causes has setup a Western KY Relief Drive.

DONATE HERE: leeinitiative.org

Donate clothes, sleeping bags/blankets, food, water and other non-perishables 

*Suggested donations include gas for bottled water, gatorade, non-perishable food, gift cards to local restaurants, baby formula, generators, batteries, flash lights, head lamps, utility gloves, phone chargers, gas cans, socks, undergarments, blankets, sleeping bags, coats, warm clothes, shoes, toiletries, paper towels, plastic utensils, paper plates, feminine hygiene products, diapers, wipes, large trash bags, cleaning supplies, first aid supplies.

Local medical centers are in need of blood supplies due to the medical emergencies, therefore you can locate opportunities to donate blood below.

Shelter

  • South Warren High School (Bowling Green, KY)
  • SOKY Fairgrounds (Bowling Green, KY)
  • Jennings Creek Elementary (Bowling Green, KY)
  • Holiday Inn Express (Bowling Green, KY)
  • Kentucky State Parks: Find Places To Stay Across the State
  • Lone Oak Baptist Church (Paducah, KY)
  • Wingo Old Cumberland Presbyterian Church (Wingo, KY)
  • Fancy Farm Knights of Columbus Hall (Fancy Farm, KY)
  • First United Methodist Church (Hickman, KY)
  • Bardwell Baptish Church (Bardwell, KY)
  • Pennyrile State Park (Dawson Springs, KY)
  • The Way Center (Wingo, KY)

Fundraising Events

Kentucky United Tornado Disaster Relief Telethon

UK Athletics, WLEX-TV to Host Telethon on Tuesday for Tornado Relief

This telethon will happen on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m., with proceeds going to the American Red Cross to benefit victims of the tornadoes that hit Western Kentucky. 

Viewers may donate to “Kentucky United for Tornado Relief” in these ways:

  1. Call in to the telethon, phone number 833-510-0030, will be active Tuesday from 4-8 p.m.
  2. Donations may be made now at this website — https://www.redcross.org/donate/cm/wlextv-pub.html/
  3. Use the QR Code below
  4. Mail a check to:

American Red Cross
Attn: Kentucky Tornadoes
1450 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40511

Relief QR Code

Kentucky Distillers’ Association to Partner with Bourbon Crusade and Fred Minnick

Mental Health Support

Are you or someone you know in emotional or mental distress? You can call or text the number below to receive support.

SAMHSA – Call or text 1-800-985-5990

Western Kentucky Toy Drive

The First Lady of Kentucky has launched a Toy Drive for the displaced kids to have a somewhat normal Holiday Season, if that’s even possible with their home now missing in some instances. “With your help, we can make this season a little easier for those who are hurting by donating a toy, book or gift card to bring them some hope and joy during the holidays.”

MORE INFO: https://governor.ky.gov/toydrive

Spreadsheet With Various Resources

Need Shelter or Want To Give? See Locations Across The State

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