Tornado Relief

TAVRC-Tuscaloosa Area Volunteer Reception Center:
http://www.ttownvolunteer.com The TAVRC seeks to help volunteers find their place in the area’s long term recovery efforts and to continuously match the unmet needs of storm victims to resources offered by volunteer groups. Use this site to register as a volunteer, find recovery-related assistance, report volunteer hours and make donations to Tuscaloosa’s recovery fund.  Kimberly Montgomery  205-248-5045  Most  volunteer efforts are coordinated through this group.

United Way Chapters of Central and West Alabama: http://www.uwca.org/ and  http://www.uwwa.org/  - United Way chapters of Central and West Alabama seek to determine the needs of the  Alabama community and through the support of community volunteers and donors works to solve those needs for positive changes within the state of Alabama. For the most up to date information about the ways to give and get help, call 2-1-1, United Way’s Information & Referral line, 24 hours a day, seven days a week and enter the ZIP code you are calling about.  

Temporary Emergency Services: http://www.temporaryemergencyservice.org/ We are here to assist individuals and families that are in need.   We are all devastated by this terrible tragedy but we intend to continue working with others in the community to assist those who have suffered losses.  We are providing clothes, food, diapers, baby items and many other necessities.  We are open to assist clients from 10 am – 5 pm Monday through Saturday and 1 pm – 5 pm on Sunday. We are open to receive donations and volunteers from 8am - 6pm Monday through Saturday and 10am - 6pm on Sundays. 

Hands on Birmingham:http://www.handsonbirmingham.org/Hands On Birmingham creates opportunities for people to volunteer, learn and lead in their communities. We strive to provide volunteers with a high-quality experience that fuels further action, and we envision a day when everyone is inspired and equipped to be the change they wish to see in the world.  Hands On Birmingham's (HOB) mission is to connect people with organized and meaningful volunteer opportunities to improve their community. 
Melissa Fierstine-Program Manager melissa@handsonbirmingham.org
Bob Boylan-County Outreach Coordinator bob@handsonbirmingham.org

The American Red Cross:
http://www.redcross.org/