Thursday, November 21, 2024

Helping Garland and Rowlett tornado victims

Garland home destroyed during tornado on Dec. 26, 2015 (Image: City of Garland)
Garland home destroyed during tornado on Dec. 26, 2015 (Image: City of Garland)

The winds are gone and soon the crowds will be as well, but the Garland and Rowlett tornado victims will need help for quite a while as they strive to rebuild their lives. Hundreds of homes and businesses will need to be rebuilt below is a list compiled by WFAA-TV listing local nonprofits accepting donations to help the families in need.

Red Cross

Salvation Army

Garland, Texas Tornado 2015 Relief

Rowlett, Texas Tornado 2015 Relief

Lost & Found Pets from North Texas Tornadoes

Lost & Found Dogs and Cats of Garland/Mesquite Texas

Friends of Rowlett Animals on Facebook

American Airlines AAdvantage miles rewarded to those who donate to Red Cross

Tom Thumb is taking donations at North Texas store locations

Texas Baptists Disaster Recovery

First Baptist Church of Farmersville

The State Bar of Texas has set up a hotline to help tornado victims with legal issues: (800) 504-7030.

If you know of any other agency accepting assistance on behalf of the victims please post a comment below. Otherwise, please share via your social media channels so those who are able will reach out and help so these families can begin to rebuild their lives.

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