United Way sets up Tornado Relief Fund for victims of recent storms

[November 22, 2013]  PEORIA — The Heart of Illinois United Way, based in Peoria, has established a Tornado Relief Fund to help central Illinois families and individuals recover from the recent storms.

The tornadoes that went through central Illinois last weekend have left many families and individuals wondering where they can go for help and other residents wondering how they can help those in need. The Heart of Illinois United Way's Tornado Relief Fund and the Heart of Illinois 211 call center are ready to help.

The Heart of Illinois United Way's Tornado Relief Fund is accepting monetary donations as the best way to assist nonprofit agencies that are on-site helping people who were affected by the storms.

One-time donations can be made via credit card by visiting the United Way's website: hoiunitedway.org

Donors can also send a check made payable to the Heart of Illinois United Way to:

Tornado Relief Fund
c/o Heart of Illinois United Way
509 W. High St.
Peoria, IL 61606

Dollars raised through the Tornado Relief Fund will be used for short-term and intermediate needs as requested and verified by partner agencies and collaborating non-partner agencies. These funds will be distributed without administrative fees to agencies that are actively engaged in the disaster recovery.

[Text from file received from United Way of Logan County]