The Nashville Flood: How You Can Help

With all of this talk about the oil spill in the Gulf and the bomb scare in Times Square, the flood in Nashville has been swept under the carpet a bit...

Now if only we could sweep the water away as fast as it came! I received an email from a musician friend of mine who's whole house was lost in the flood waters - she is one of many people/families struggling to get back into their homes after such a devastating blow.

Coincidentally my travels were supposed to have me playing in Nashville just before the flooding, but scheduling conflicts brought me to Los Angeles instead - do you believe in the phrase "everything happens for a reason?" I do. I am so grateful to have not been around to need to be evacuated, lose my car, guitar, etc. I do not know the reason that can be given for the flood itself, but I do know that people need help and we are going to need to step in. The following is a list of organizations you can contact to volunteer your time, money or supplies.

And also,

Dear God - can we have a break from these natural disasters? There are too many to handle right now, and not enough time to fundraise enough money to help everyone affected.

Love,
Mary



The Nashville Flood: How You Can Help

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"Thanks to all the wonderful fans who have inquired about ways to help victims of the Nashville flood. We’ve compiled a list of several organizations that can use everything from donations to household items to man power. We appreciate everyone coming together to help those in need!

Text ’REDCROSS’ to 90999 to donate $10 to disaster relief — or visit redcross.org to donate.


Check out the Nashvillest blog, with a section called “So Nashville Is Flooded…How Can I Help?”


Hands on Nashville has a number of volunteer efforts going on in Nashville and Williamson County. Please visit their website for more information.


The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee is working directly with Mayor Dean and Governor Bredesen on city and state emergency response efforts.


If you’re in or near Nashville, The American Red Cross is operating a number of shelters around the area and will be in need of volunteers this weekend to help distribute items. More information here.


Soles4Souls: Soles4Souls has generously donated 20,000 pair of shoes and boots to families and workers in need. They’re going to need help distributing these shoes, so call Isabelle at 615-392-5723 to volunteer in the coming days if you’re in the Nashville area. And as always, they could use your monetary donations if you feel so inclined. Donate here.


Please visit the Nashville Humane Association for information on pet food donations, assistance, etc"

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