Monroe, La — United Way of Northeast Louisiana has established the UWNELA Tornado Relief Fund to accept donations to support response and recovery efforts related to the April 12, 2020 NELA tornado.
As our community faces the devastation of the April 12 tornado in the midst of the existing COVID-19 crisis, community support is needed now more than ever.
“This United Way NELA Tornado Relief Fund will be made possible through the generous contributions of individuals and corporations over and above the vital dollars that are already being given,” said Blake Wheelis, Chair of the United Way NELA Board of Directors.
All funds received will be used for tornado response efforts in Northeast Louisiana. No portion of contributions will be used for United Way of Northeast Louisiana overhead or administration.
All donations are tax deductible.
This UWNELA Tornado Relief Fund will be used to support immediate relief efforts and Long-Term Recovery that will enable people to return to their homes.
Donations may be given by:
Texting NELATORNADO to 91999
Giving online at unitedwaynela.org/disaster
Mailing a check or money order to United Way of Northeast Louisiana at 1201 Hudson Lane, Monroe, LA, 71201. Please indicate a donation to the UWNELA Tornado Relief Fund in the memo of your check or money order.
“These are unprecedented times. Many of those affected by the tornado were already being affected by the COVID-19 crisis. United Way of Northeast Louisiana is committed to ensuring that all people in Northeast Louisiana can access assistance when they need it most,” said Janet Durden, President of United Way NELA.
For more information about the United Way of Northeast Louisiana Tornado Relief Fund, contact Janet Durden, President of United Way of Northeast Louisiana, at 318.998.9204, or by email at jdurden@unitedwaynela.org.
