Joplin Relief

Benefits

(Photo: William Moore) Joseph Morrison of Fayetteville stands behind the counter on Wednesday at Maggie Moo's off College Avenue, which is collecting donations for the victims of Sunday's tornado in Joplin, Mo. The store will be collecting through Friday, May 27.

Friday, May 27

Smoke & Barrel Tavern in Fayetteville: At least a $3 donation to go to Red Cross. Starting at 6 p.m., six bands will provide live music, including Cletus Got Shot, Swimming, David’s Pegasus, Messy Sparkles, Memphis Pencils and The Kopecky Family Band.

Jammin’ for Joplin: 7-10 p.m. at the Frisco Stage in downtown Rogers with Legendary John Barry, Recycled, The Lush Puppies. A truck will take donations of bottled water, blankets,tarps, diapers, diaper wipes, hand sanitizer, work gloves, flashlights, batteries, etc. Monetary donations will go to the Red Cross.

Saturday, May 28

George’s Majestic Lounge: $3 for seven bands — Brought To You By Us, Silent Waits the Archer, Jarris, Dreamfast, Chemical Discipline, JOn3z, Abacinated. Doors open at 8 p.m.

The 2011 Grandiose Music Fest @ The NWA Showcase Theater (Gymnastic Joe’s in Fayetteville): $4 of every ticket will go to benefit Joplin. Supplies will also be collected. Show runs from 11 a.m. to midnight. Acts include DJ Bass Kid, Basscadet, DJ Wiz Kid, Kopecky Family Band, Jarris, Surf De Soleil, Brought to you by us, Okkoto, The Common Crooks, Samurai Luncheon, Looking Through Your Eyes, Sacred Cities, Internecine, Man vs Malice, One Shall Betray, Death Becomes a Hymn, Native Son

Friday, June 3

Bar Hoppin’ for Joplin: A $5 wristband gets you into Grubs, The Green Room, Stir, Shots, Hog Haus, Common Grounds, Farrells, Smoke & Barrel with drink specials and raffle prizes.

Friday, June 10

David Crowder Band: 10 percent of ticket sales at the Arkansas Music Pavilion concert will go to the American Red Cross. Two semi-truck trailers will also be positi…oned outside of the venue to collect goods that victims of the storm desperately need such as: sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes; hypoallergenic adhesive tape; aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever; anti-diarrhea medication; antacid (for stomach upset); blankets or sleeping bag; pillows-pillow cases; toilet paper; soap, liquid detergent; feminine supplies; personal hygiene items-soap, towels, deodorant, shampoo; paper cups, plates and plastic utensils; flashlight and extra batteries.

Aid & Assistance Providers

American Red Cross: www.redcross.org
Text “REDCROSS” to 90999 to make a $10 donation

AmeriCares: www.americares.org or 1-800-486-HELP

Feeding America: feedingamerica.org or 1-800-771-2303

Ozarks Food Harvest: www.ozarksfoodharvest.org

Salvation Army: blog.salvationarmyusa.org
Text JOPLIN to 80888 to make a $10 donation or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY

Samaritan’s Purse: www.samaritanspurse.org or 1-828-262-1980

ShelterBox: shelterboxusa.org or 1-941-907-6036

World Vision: www.worldvision.org
Text TORNADO to 20222 to make a $10 donation or call 1-888-511-6443

Volunteer

Health professionals: www.showmeresponse.org

General: www.211missouri.org

Relief fund

Heart of Missouri United Way tornado relief fund: www.uwheartmo.org
Text “JOPLIN” to 864833 to make a $10 donation, or call 1-573-443-4523