According to the City of Greensboro, donations for the tornado recovery efforts have exceeded over $600,000.
The funds are being given to agencies helping with providing resources to tornado survivors.
In addition, FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) is giving help with $500,000 going towards housing and other needs.
So far, FEMA has approved 164 registrations and housing assistance totaling to $282,172 and another $219, 280 taking care of other needs of assistance.
Storm Resources Update:
Those affected by the tornado can now call United Way’s 2-1-1 resource and referral line to speak with a live call specialist that can connect them to storm recovery resources.
2-1-1 specialists can answer questions and provide referral services and other resources. When required, callers will be encouraged to visit direct service locations.
Storm Donation Update:
- Donations are being received by the United Way of Greater Greensboro and the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro and administered under the direction of the City of Greensboro.
- The Greensboro Housing Coalition is managing relocation assistance for nearly 150 households that submitted applications. The agency is using donations for deposits, rent, counseling services, etc.
- The Housing Consultants Group is using funds from the NC Realtors and recovery donations to help eligible homeowners pay their mortgage, help renters pay rent, and assist those impacted with meeting insurance deductibles.
- Community Housing Solutions is using donations to assist with electrical box reconnection and related electric utility needs.
- The Salvation Army has received 75 referrals for assistance in meeting basic needs. The agency has re-housed four families and is assisting six families with locating housing.
- The Salvation Army is allocating donations to provide recovery support services, such as 455 bags of nonperishable food; 118 bags of household supplies; 210 clothing vouchers; Rental assistance; Utility assistance; Hotel vouchers; Gift cards for purchasing supplies to meet basic needs; and GTA bus passes.
► Make it easy to keep up to date with more stories like this. Download the WFMY News 2 App: Apple Users, Android Users