In a deadly tornado outbreak Friday, March 2, state officials have confirmed 23 have died in Kentucky in what was one of the most incredibly violent storms in recent history. The devastation is catastrophic. Homes, churches and businesses have been completely destroyed. Sixteen of those who died lived in mobile homes.
CAP Disaster Relief teams were quick to respond, deploying 150 volunteers to help with the clean-up. We are also helping to staff the shelter for people that lost their homes. In addition, we have opened our warehouse doors for survivors to come for water, food, and other basic necessities, and are providing shower trailers for people in desperate need.
We diverted volunteers serving at WorkFest, our alternative college spring break program, from their scheduled home repair projects to disaster relief service in Magoffin County, one of the hardest hit. This week, WorkFest volunteers will also respond in Laurel County.
Interested volunteers should contact volunteer@chrisapp.org with dates available and contact information. At this time, we are unable to take volunteer groups. To give financially, please click the "Give Now" button on the right side of this page.
