What relief has been offered to tornado victims in Greeley, Colorado?”
Several northern Colorado commmunities were devastated by a tornado on May 22. Windsor was hit hardest, but Gilcrest, Platteville, Dacono, Milliken, Timnath and Greeley also had damaged areas. At least 800 homes were damaged in some way in Windsor. Windsor’s mayor said 79 of those homes were considered a total loss. It’s not known yet the full damage totals across Weld County, but the county assessor Chris Woodruff told the Longmont Times-Call at the end of May that they had “identified as a possibility of 5,000 properties that could have been damaged that lie along where the tornadoes hit.” If you want to help the tornado victims, there are many established funds, but officials say it pays to do your homework to make sure your donation goes to the place you really want it to. Windsor officials are offering advice that’s specific to relief in their community on their Web site, which states “There are many funds established for helping Windsor residents. The town cannot endorse a partic
Hand-made cardboard signs point the way to the Windsor Church of Christ. As people enter the foyer of the church, the team of volunteers moves into action. One calls off the items needed. The others box up the goods. “Don’t forget the water!” someone shouts. The team smiles as boxes and bags are filled. The Windsor Church of Christ has $100,000 worth of supplies for those affected by the May 22 tornado in Weld County. Supplies include family food boxes that contain more than 40 items — $135 worth of goods — including pasta, vegetables, dry milk, canned meat, sugar, toothpaste and brushes, canned fruit, a Bible and a note. Contents of each family food box feeds four people for five days. There also are infant care boxes, personal hygiene boxes, cleaning supplies, clothing and tools. Anyone who needs help can go to the church and receive materials. Recipients need to fill out a brief form and a checklist of supplies they need. “There are no strings attached,” said Kirt Hughett, pastor
