How to help Hoosiers impacted by tornadoes

INDIANAPOLIS — The process of rebuilding is underway in Randolph and Delaware counties, after severe storms caused damage to dozens of homes and businesses Thursday night.

TheCity of Winchester, Indiana on Facebook has been a helpful guide for volunteer opportunities and available resources.

The following locations are accepting donations and volunteers:

• Heart of Indiana United Way is managing a coordinated recovery donation fund for both Selma and Winchester. 100% of all donations will support local tornado relief efforts. For more information, visit their Facebookpage.
  
• Financial Donations can be made to the 501c Community Foundation of Randolph County. Those donations will be used locally.
  
• Winchester Community High School
  
• Compass Church Convoy of Hope is accepting donations of racks, shovels, totes, contractor trash bags, tarps, cleaning kits, paper towels and water.

The Town of Selma said that they aren't taking anymore donations after an overwhelming amount of support of Saturday. The town says they will take a break Sunday to rest. They will provide an update when they are ready for more volunteers.

The town of Winchester listed the businesses below that have available resources. They recommend calling beforehand.

• Winchester Fieldhouse
  food, hygiene, clothing, resources, meridian crisis team
  
• The Liberty Perry Alumni
  clothing vouchers
  contact Rick Morris 765-749-2479
  
• The Compass Church – Selma & Winchester location
  
• Randolph County Community Foundation
  monetary donations
  
• Heart of Indiana United Way
  monetary donations
  
• Sweet Dreams for Randolph County Kids
  beds and bedding for kids
  contact their Facebook page
  
• Pregnancy Decision Resources has diapers and wipes.
  
• Union City High School , open Sunday 12-2 p.m.
  
• Hello Kiddo
  They are needing size 14/16/18 girls and boys clothes or small men’s and women’s clothing, men's clothing all sizes, new socks, new underwear/boxers for all sized

Contractors

• East Central Contractors - 765-748-2018
• Roundtree & Sons LLC - 765-425-6801
• Woodys Tree Services - 765-576-0248
• JR’S Gutters – message via Facebook
• Pastor Jim Ballenger – 765-748-0276 - generators

Animal support

• Winchester/Randolph County Animal Shelter
  pet food, crates
  call 765-305-1500

• Countryside Barkyard
  must fill out emergency forms
  shelter for pets

  call 765-748-8603

• Lost & Found Pets
  Parker Veterinary Service
  send information to their Facebook pages
  

Businesses offering lunch and space to recharge:

• Erinat350
  sack lunches
  available for work and volunteer crews
  drop off available – message their pages
  
• Circle X Riders inc.
  meals
  will deliver – contact Lee Whiteman at 765-228-3999
  
• East Side Church
  
• Roots Room
  warm shelter
  kitchenette available for use
  
• The Farmers State Bank will be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs for free from 11 p.m. -2 p.m. Saturday
  
• Hoppy's is serving free chili to volunteers and 1st responders today
  
• RCF
  showers available
  available to everyone
  message Facebook page to get in
  
• BINKYS chicken
  
• Randolph YMCA
  showers/facilities available

FollowCity of Winchester, Indiana on Facebook for updates.

Any displaced residents in Delaware County can go to Wapahani High School, located at 10401 E. County Road167 S.