Donations for Tornado Victims

As many of you may know by the shouts of "Roll Tide" emanating from our house, we are avid Bama fans! However, Tuscaloosa is more than just football to us, it is home!  Last week, dangerous tornados ripped through our hometowns of Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, as well as, our family living in smaller towns around the metro areas.  Many of you have seen the devastating images on the news.  To be honest, I feel a bit helpless down here in Hammond, Louisiana.  Quite simply, I want to help.  There are many ways to volunteer and/or donate:

• Drop off supplies if you live close
• Send a monetary donation via Red Cross or United Way
• Purchase books via the Usborne Books efair
  • (Note: This is a great way to purchase books for homeschooling or your classroom while contributing towards the relief efforts.)
• Spread the word 
• Offer prayers for those in need

Please consider reaching out to these communities.   No action is too small! My family has been amazed at the outpouring of support from all over the country.  I appreciate all that has been done and thank you in advance for your help.

Resources:

• United Way of Central Alabama
• UA Acts of Kindness Fund
• Coach Saban's Nick's Kids Fund -- Be Sure to note it is for tornado relief!
• Coach Grant's Sweet Home Fund
• Work Volunteer Abroad
• American Red Cross
• Alabama Tornado Response Network
• Governor Robert Bentley's Statement Regarding Volunteer Opportunities

Educational Links

• Jaw-Dropping Visuals of Tornado!
• Google Earth KMZ for 27 April rotation tracks
• Gigapan Images of Affected Areas
• Image of the Tornado's Path
• Recipe for Calamity:The Ingredients of a Horrific Tornado Outbreak
• NOAA Education Resources
• FEMA for Kids
• Scholastic Weather Watch
• How Stuff Works- Natural Disasters