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A massive explosion at a fertilizer plant near Waco, Texas, killed as many as 15 people and injured 160 others late Wednesday. Charity and medical organizations have been mobilizing since Wednesday night and the Department of Community Outreach has spent the day Thursday compiling some information on how our membership can show support for those effected.
In addition to the cost of medical care and emergency services, the recovery and rebuilding of the area surrounding the plant will take both time and money. If you would like to contribute, here are some organizations that are working to help survivors and to rebuild. Remember all donations will count towards the Servant of All Achievements system.
American Red Cross of Central Texas
The Red Cross is providing water and other immediate needs to survivors and is accepting various forms of donations. This coincides very well with our blood drive as we continue to roll up our sleeves in support. You can also donate to the Red Cross’s efforts generally by texting REDCROSS to 90999, or visit the link above for ways to help!
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army mobilized five emergency mobile kitchens area to help provide displaced residents with food. The group is also distributing warm clothes and blankets to people whose homes have been destroyed. You can donate directly to the Salvation Army's efforts using this helpful online form.
The Blood Center of Central Texas
With so many injured, blood has been in high demand at hospitals and emergency stations. The Blood Center helps organize blood drives in case you’re in the area, or you can support the center by donating funds via a link at its donation page. Remember the demand for blood will increase in a few weeks when this first surge of donations runs out, so also consider making an appointment to give later in the month or for sometime in May.
Catholic Charities, Central Texas
This Catholic aid organization works with the Red Cross and handles more long-term case management. Monetary donations can be made here, and the organization asks that items be donated to local St Vincent de Paul centers.
Scott & White Healthcare
The non-profit health care organization, also the principal clinical research and education campus for The Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, is handling the treatment of more than two dozen of the residents injured by the explosion. Scott & White is also organizing blood drives over the next week, again if you’re in the area.
West Independent School District
West's schools and other critical community infrastructure will likely be stressed by lack of resources over the months to come. You can donate directly to the district to show support for school children impacted by this accident by filling out and mailing, or faxing in, this form (PDF).
Limbs for Life Foundation
Explosions like this one often result in serious limb trauma, leading to expensive rehabilitation and prosthetics. Limbs For Life helps people who need prosthetic care but can't afford it. This might be a link to save for charitable giving later in the year too as they do some wonderful life-changing work.
So, as you may have guessed, many blood centers in Texas and surrounding areas are also accepting blood donations in light of the explosion. If you live close and would like to donate blood, you can find the nearest location to you here, or try going to one of the centers listed below
American Red Cross Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
4800 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, Texas 75235
The Blood Center of Central Texas in Austin
4300 N Lamar Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78756
South Texas Blood & Tissue Center, Northeast Donor Room
8527 Village Drive, Suite 106
San Antonio, Texas 78217
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
Locations all around Houston: Find one closest to you
LifeShare Blood Center
8910 Linwood Avenue
Shreveport, Louisiana 71106
Finally, whether you can show your support today financially or by rolling up that sleeve and donating a pint- doesn’t matter. Please join us in showing support in your signature. In light of the fact that its been a rough week, we’ve also developed a dual Boston-Texas signature badge.
In addition to the cost of medical care and emergency services, the recovery and rebuilding of the area surrounding the plant will take both time and money. If you would like to contribute, here are some organizations that are working to help survivors and to rebuild. Remember all donations will count towards the Servant of All Achievements system.
American Red Cross of Central Texas
The Red Cross is providing water and other immediate needs to survivors and is accepting various forms of donations. This coincides very well with our blood drive as we continue to roll up our sleeves in support. You can also donate to the Red Cross’s efforts generally by texting REDCROSS to 90999, or visit the link above for ways to help!
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army mobilized five emergency mobile kitchens area to help provide displaced residents with food. The group is also distributing warm clothes and blankets to people whose homes have been destroyed. You can donate directly to the Salvation Army's efforts using this helpful online form.
The Blood Center of Central Texas
With so many injured, blood has been in high demand at hospitals and emergency stations. The Blood Center helps organize blood drives in case you’re in the area, or you can support the center by donating funds via a link at its donation page. Remember the demand for blood will increase in a few weeks when this first surge of donations runs out, so also consider making an appointment to give later in the month or for sometime in May.
Catholic Charities, Central Texas
This Catholic aid organization works with the Red Cross and handles more long-term case management. Monetary donations can be made here, and the organization asks that items be donated to local St Vincent de Paul centers.
Scott & White Healthcare
The non-profit health care organization, also the principal clinical research and education campus for The Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, is handling the treatment of more than two dozen of the residents injured by the explosion. Scott & White is also organizing blood drives over the next week, again if you’re in the area.
West Independent School District
West's schools and other critical community infrastructure will likely be stressed by lack of resources over the months to come. You can donate directly to the district to show support for school children impacted by this accident by filling out and mailing, or faxing in, this form (PDF).
Limbs for Life Foundation
Explosions like this one often result in serious limb trauma, leading to expensive rehabilitation and prosthetics. Limbs For Life helps people who need prosthetic care but can't afford it. This might be a link to save for charitable giving later in the year too as they do some wonderful life-changing work.
So, as you may have guessed, many blood centers in Texas and surrounding areas are also accepting blood donations in light of the explosion. If you live close and would like to donate blood, you can find the nearest location to you here, or try going to one of the centers listed below
American Red Cross Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
4800 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, Texas 75235
The Blood Center of Central Texas in Austin
4300 N Lamar Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78756
South Texas Blood & Tissue Center, Northeast Donor Room
8527 Village Drive, Suite 106
San Antonio, Texas 78217
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
Locations all around Houston: Find one closest to you
LifeShare Blood Center
8910 Linwood Avenue
Shreveport, Louisiana 71106
Finally, whether you can show your support today financially or by rolling up that sleeve and donating a pint- doesn’t matter. Please join us in showing support in your signature. In light of the fact that its been a rough week, we’ve also developed a dual Boston-Texas signature badge.
