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VOAD, Madison County VOAD

Organization: VOAD (State Level)
Facility Type: Info/Hotline
Status: Open

Address:
, AL 00000

Region:
County/Parish:Madison



Main/General Business E-mail Address: (hidden)
Website: http://www.MCvoad.com/

Management Contact: (hidden)
Management Phone: (hidden)
Other Contacts:(hidden)

Mission: From: http://www.211connectsalabama.org/MatchList.aspx?c;;0;;;0;7973;Disaster%20Services;Donations%20Information;211;Disaster%20Related%20Goods%20Donations%20Management

MADISON COUNTY VOAD

Description:VOAD is a coalition of community organizations that work together to coordinate effective disaster response for Madison County.

Contact person:Blake Mathis 352-326-0800 blake @ mercurymail . com

Fees:$25 annual membership fee for participating organizations.

Services:Disaster Preparedness/Mitigation Volunteer Opportunities, Disaster

Related Goods Donations Management, Disaster Related Volunteer Preparedness/Mobilization Programs, Disaster Relief/Recovery Organizations

Overview:VOAD (Volunteers Active in Disaster) is a coalition of community organizations that work together to coordinate effective disaster response for Madison County.

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VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP -
http://mcvoad.com/volunteer_sign_up

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FACEBOOK -
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Madison-County-VOAD/199498086753593





This organization provides Temporary or Permanent Service? Permanent

Notes:

Madison County Disaster Resources

CLEAN UP KITS:

*American Red Cross 256-536-0084 ext 310

CONTRACTORS:

*Home Builders Assoc of AL Disaster Recovery Website: Information on dealing with contractors in disaster recovery, www.hbaa.org/consumer/disaster-recovery.html.

*Huntsville-Madison County Builders Association: Information on selecting a reputable contractor, permitting, licensure, etc., www.buildersassn.org or 256-536-2606.

*HOPE Coalition America: Information and guidance on home repair contracts, 1-888-388-4673 or www.operationhope.org

DEBRIS REMOVAL:

*Contact United Way at 256-536-0745.

*Report debris clogging waterways or drainage easements to 746-2900.

DONATIONS (CASH):

*United Way Local: Online at madisoncountycares.org or by mail to 701 Andrew Jackson Way 35801.

*United Way Statewide: www.unitedwaysofalabama.org

*Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS to donate by phone.

*Red Cross: www.redcross.org to donate online.

*Red Cross:Text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10.00

*Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund: www.servealabama.gov

DONATIONS, (HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, CLOTHING, FOOD, ETC):

(To donate and to obtain):

*Good Sheppard United Methodist Church

1418 Old Railroad Bed Road

Madison, AL 35757 (256) 232-3331

*Salvation Army: 2114 Oakwood, Mon-Fri 8:30-4:00. 256-536-5576

*Christmas Charities Year Round: 2840 Jordan Lane, Mon-Fri 7:30-4:30 and 1st Sat. of each month from 8:00am to 12:00 noon. 256-837-2373.

*Red Cross can provide recommendation letters for food, clothing, and furniture for disaster victims. 256-536-0084

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:

Call 2-1-1 for referrals or to make a donation.

FOOD:

*Red Cross mobile feeding units are in impacted areas. Contact 256-536-0084 ext 310 for more information.

*The Salvation Army has mobile feeding units in the impacted areas. They are serving breakfast and lunch. Sandwiches, chips, snacks and sodas. Please text 256-714-6770 if you have a specific area you wish them to visit.

Community Dining Room: (305 Seminal Rd, Huntsville). Mealtimes:

Mon- Fri: B: 5:30am to 6:30am, L: Noon-2pm, D: 5:30pm-6:30pm

Sat - Sun: B: 5:30am to 6:30am and Supper 2pm to 4pm

Mobile Soup Van:

5:30 PM at intersection of Abingdon Ave. & Washington St. (Across from Opportunity Center)

6:00 PM First Baptist Church, St. Clair side

HOUSING:

*Habitat for Humanity: is accepting home ownership applications for those who lost homes and were uninsured or were underinsured. Also providing repairs. 256-353-2282.

*USDA Rural Development: Low interest home repair loans. 544-5795 x101.

*Homeless Prevention/ Rapid Rehousing (HPRP): Dial 2-1-1 or 1-888-421-1266 and ask for Doris or Jessica . HPRP may be able to provide deposit assistance or past due rent assistance to fhouseholds that are homeless or facing homelessness.

MENTAL HEALTH:

*Project Rebound: Offers counseling to those of all ages affected by the storms. Also

offers referrals to community resources, home visits, and speakers for interested groups. Call 256-651-5662 or 256-603-0979

*Family Services Center: Individual Trauma Counseling, 256-551-1610.

*HELPline: Free 24/7 confidential telephone crisis counseling, 256-716-1000.

SHELTERS:

All storm shelters are closed. If you need shelter, contact the Red Cross at 256-536-0084 ext 310

*Downtown Rescue Mission, 1400 Evangel Drive, Huntsville 256-536-2441

TARPS:

Contact United Way at 256-536-0745.

VOLUNTEERS:

*Health and Wellness Center at A&M University, 4900 Meridian Street starting at 9:00am. You must be 18 years old. Bring photo ID, long pants, long sleeves, good shoes, and a few bottles of water,eye protection, and work gloves if you have them.

*Volunteers can also register at www.mcvoad.com.

TRANSPORTATION:

*Family Services Center: Caring Cars Program may be able to help someone who lost their vehicle in the storm to obtain transportation, especially if transportation is needed to maintain employment. 256-551-1610.

*TARCOG: May be able to provide emergency transportation for elderly or homebound in need of assistance (medication, food, etc). 256-830-0818

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Created At: Thu Apr 28 03:11:42 +0000 2011
Updated At: Thu May 09 12:17:29 +0000 2013
Updated By: LPar


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