The Well in Pella has set up the Pella Community Tornado Relief Fund of July 19, 2018 to offer support for anyone who was affected by the tornado within the area.
The Well is accepting contributions to the fund through their website http://thewelliowa.org/tornado-relief-fund/.
“We recognize the tornado has impacted people in a variety of ways, therefore we have committed to providing resources to meet the needs of those affected,” said Jayson Henry, executive director of The Well. “This is exactly what we are here for, to provide help and hope to people who are lacking resources, in this case due to a natural disaster,” Henry said.
The Well will be offering the following resources through the Tornado Relief Fund:
Food, Fuel, Household Goods (Walk-ins Welcome)
-Provide supplemental gift cards to close the financial gap for those who may be temporarily unemployed
-Pella Community Food Shelf, a partner of The Well, is open each Tuesday from 8-9 am, Tuesday evening from 6:30-8 pm, and Friday 9-10:30am for affected individuals to receive fresh vegetables and melons in addition to other shelf stable items. Fresh produce is provided by Sprigs ‘n Sprouts along with other local growers. Enter door #3 at The Well.
Other Significant Challenges
-Consult with affected individual to explore assistance in the areas of vehicle damage, housing needs, and other costs.
Mental/Emotional/Spiritual Support
-Offer support, spiritual assistance, and referrals to professional counseling services.
For those seeking assistance, The Well Resource Center will be open Monday-Friday, 10 am-5 pm beginning Friday, July 27, 2018. Please stop into The Well Resource Center at door 2 on the east side of the building located at 419 E Oskaloosa Street, in Pella, Iowa, or call 641-621-0164 ext 706 to set up an appointment.
Other ways you can help out
-Donate financially either online: http://thewelliowa.org/tornado-relief-fund/ or by check. Make checks out to The Well and indicate “Tornado Relief Fund” in the memo.
Checks can be sent in at the address below. Your donation is tax-deductible, and we will send you a receipt. Our mailing address is:
The Well Resource Center
419 E Oskaloosa St.
Pella, IA 50219
Donate non-cash items including gift cards from the following places: Hy-Vee, Fareway, Walmart, and Casey’s General Store in increments of $50.
They are also accepting cars. Please call 641-621-0164 ext 706 if you’d like to donate a car.