North Texas: Tornado Relief 2015
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TRACE Area Recovery Center
posted over 4 years ago by LatishaBlair from Rowlett Community Relief and Family T.R.A.C.E.
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Our donations center will be opening soon, but we still need to get it filled up! If you have items to donate, please contact questions@traceprogram.org! We are desperately in need of the following: ✨Shelves and tables to display donated items ✨Furniture of all kinds ✨Good Working Appliances ✨Household and kitchen…
Read MoreRelief Center at Church in the City CITC
posted almost 5 years ago by citccares from Church in the City (CITC)
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Hi there We can now refer residents to the Furniture Bank. Come by the Relief Center to register
1/19/2016 - Bliss and Fire Church Donations Update
posted about 5 years ago by Misskd1972 from BLISS & FIRE CHURCH
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Once again, we are grateful for EVERY donation that we have received so far. These items have been a TREMENDOUS help to the affected families that we have been able to reach thus far... and are adding to our outreach each day.
Many of the families that we have connected…
Read MoreFree BBQ Meals Saturday, January 23.
posted about 5 years ago by sfruendt from Holy Cow Smokers
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Greetings from the Holy Cow Smokers! On Saturday, January 23 the Smokers will be providing free, warm BBQ meals for area residents, volunteers, police, fire, and EMS personnel.
Location: Tree of Life Lutheran Church 6318 Lyons Rd, Garland, TX 75043
Serving Times and Menu: Lunch from 11 am to 1…
Read MoreBliss and Fire Donation Update - 1/15/2016
posted about 5 years ago by Misskd1972 from BLISS & FIRE CHURCH
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We've had tremendous success with collecting donations and distributing them to the victims of last month's tornadoes. After speaking directly with the affected families, we are asking for your help with the following needs:
- Canned food/meats (items that can be eaten directly from the container and/or put into a microwave)
- …
Donations update for Bliss and Fire Church - 1/11/2016
posted about 5 years ago by Misskd1972 from BLISS & FIRE CHURCH
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Bliss and Fire Church wants to thank everyone who came to volunteer this past week to help us organize and prepare donations for the victims of the tornado. We were able to serve families who are temporarily located at a local hotel in the area.
We are very grateful for…
Read More[Tornado Victims] Families ready to adopt YOU! (Please share to ALL areas affected.)
posted about 5 years ago by RowlettEagle07 from Rowlett Community Relief and Family T.R.A.C.E.
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We are excited to introduce a newly designed website www.familytracentx.com! If you are interested in adopting a family or in having your family be adopted , please visit the website and fill out the inquiry form!
You can also sign up there for the Tornado Meal Train program! Thanks…
Read More[City Updates] Contractor Registration and List
posted about 5 years ago by RowlettEagle07 from Rowlett Community Relief and Family T.R.A.C.E.
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Contractor Registration and List
In an effort to aid in contractor registration and permit issuance, City of Rowlett Development Services, located at 3901 Main Street, will open at 7 a.m. for as long as needed. An inspector is available to perform emergency gas and electric inspection as well. Please find…
Read MoreUpdate for Bliss and Fire Church Donation Acceptance - 1/5/2016
posted about 5 years ago by Misskd1972 from BLISS & FIRE CHURCH
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Good morning.
Bliss and Fire Church is still accepting ONLY the following items for donation at this time:
- hygiene/toiletries
- canned/boxed food (including baby food)
- SMALL boxes that can be used for individual food "baskets" for families
- Packing tape
- School supplies
If you would like to donate any of the above…
Read More[Volunteer Update] More information on how to help
posted about 5 years ago by RowlettEagle07 from Rowlett Community Relief and Family T.R.A.C.E.
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PLEASE reach out to your displaced neighbors, friends and families: if YOU or anyone you know needs volunteer assistance with debris cleanup, the following organizations are mobilized and here in Rowlett to help: Texas Baptist Men: 214-908-6239 Samaritan’s Purse International Relief: 469-996-1429 Christian Aid Ministries: 817-933-2948 They are here only…
Read More[City Updates] Clean up continues
posted about 5 years ago by RowlettEagle07 from Rowlett Community Relief and Family T.R.A.C.E.
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Tornado Relief Help Continues This Week at Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary.
With the outpouring of donations from the community, there is clothing, blankets, baby items, food and school supplies still available for tornado victims in the Cullins Lake Pointe Elementary gym. This week, Monday and Tuesday from 9am - 3pm,…
Read MoreBliss and Fire Church - Accepting Donations on 1/4/2016
posted about 5 years ago by Misskd1972 from BLISS & FIRE CHURCH
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We are grateful for the generous donors that have come forward to help us meet the emergency needs for the families affected by the 12/26 tornado. As of today, we are still in need of the following items:
- School supplies
- Laundry detergent
- Boxed and canned food (including baby food)
- Hygiene/toiletry…
Volunteer Update for week of 1/4/16
posted about 5 years ago by iamsprang from Catalyst Church
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VOLUNTEER UPDATE for week of 1/4: Life Message, Inc. opens daily at 10am.
Work crews register through Operation Blessing at the Granger Center in Garland. First orientation is at 8:30 daily. They will assign work crews from there.
James McKee is leading evening work crews.
Thank you for your continued…
Read More[City Updates] Clean up debris information (Jan. 3, 2016)
posted about 5 years ago by RowlettEagle07 from Rowlett Community Relief and Family T.R.A.C.E.
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From the City of Rowlett: "Just a quick reminder: Currently, we estimate that Storm debris removal will continue for about 10 weeks. The first round of debris removal has actually been completed. The second round is nearly complete. We will make additional passes but homeowners, contractors and volunteers need to…
Read MoreClean-Up Plan for Sunday (Catalyst Church)
posted about 5 years ago by iamsprang from Catalyst Church
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UPDATE FOR WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY: Sunday will mark 1 week since clean up began in our city. Many of us have been out in the Disaster Zone this week, either with our clean up crews or with Life Message. As you know, we have a lot of work to do.
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Read MoreEmergency Information
- Emergency: 911
- Rowlett City number: (972) 412-6100
- Rowlett Police Department: (972) 412-6200
- Rowlett Animal Shelter: (972) 412-6219
- Rowlett Community Center/Disaster Field Office: (972) 412-6170
- Rowlett Public Library: (972) 412-6161
- Rowlett Affected Area Access Updates
- City of Rowlett Website
Centers Accepting Donated Food, Good, Clothing, and Financial Aid
- TRACE Area Resource Ctr (ARC): (817)918-4488
- Church in the City: (972) 412-8266
- First Baptist Church: (972) 475-3510
- First Christian Church: (972) 475-3559
- First United Methodist Church: (972) 475-3667
- VFW 5076: (972) 278-2858
Volunteer Information
Joint Disaster Resource Mgmt. Center for Rowlett and Garland
- Location: [Granger Recreation Center Annex Building.] - Closed, Contact the recovery@NTCUMC.org team for more information
GISD Information
- Liaison for the homeless: (972) 494-8255
- Phone bank number: (972) 487-4999
Various National/State Hotlines and Resources
- Attorney General of Texas (Home Repair Scam or Price Gouging Victim): 1-800-252-8011
- Disaster Distress Hotline for North Texas: 1-800-985-5990
- FEMA Claims Number: 1-800-621-3362
- Red Cross Safe and Well (List Yourself or Search for Someone)
- State Bar of Texas Hotline (For legal inquiries): (800) 504-7030
- Texas Dept. of Insurance Helpline: 1-800-252-3439
Vehicle Information
- Big Bass Towing: (972) 485-4458
- Cathey Towing: (972) 309-9756
Utility Contact Information
- Atmos Energy: 888-286-6700
- Time Warner Cable: 877-839-4551
- Oncor: 888-875-6279
- Verizon Fios: 844-265-4198










Organizers
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NECHAMA - Jewish Disaster Response
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Rowlett Community Relief and Family T.R.A.C.E.
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Information Technology Disaster Resource Center
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The Kiwanis Club of Garland
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Kappa Delta Chi - North Texas Region
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Garland Area Habitat for Humanity
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First Rowlett United Methodist Church
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Livingway Church
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North Texas Islamic Council
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DFW industrial metals & recycling, inc
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North Texas Dream Team
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The Lord's Hands & Hearts Ministries
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Good Samaritans of Garland, Inc.
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Mesquite Ward Elders Quorum
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Catalyst Church
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USA-NEPAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH NETWORK (UNCON)
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Omega Delta Phi
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Central Park Church of God
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Disaster Care Ministry/BSLC
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Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church
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Associa Cares, Inc.
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Operation BBQ Relief
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Park Cities Presbyterian Church
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Chase Oaks Church 544 Campus
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North Collin County Habitat for Humanity
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Stillwater Community Church 8401 Princeton Rd Rowlett
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Lighthouse Baptist Church
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Step Up Disaster Response Team
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Firewheel Bible Fellowship
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Sikh Youth of Murphy
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Sathya Saibaba Center of Dallas
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Wylie Veterinary Hospital
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Church in the City (CITC)
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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
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BLISS & FIRE CHURCH
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National Disaster Photo Rescue
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The Journey Church
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St. Luke "Community" UMC - Young Adult Ministry
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NTCUMC
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Humanity First - UT Austin Student Chapter
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Aggie Habitat for Humanity
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First Baptist Church Wills Point Texas
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UT Dallas Delta Delta Delta
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Dallas Baptist Association
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The Anchor Church
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Church in the City Relief Center
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Holy Cow Smokers
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LDS Casa Linda Elders Quorum
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LDS Heath Texas Stake
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Ridgewood Park United Methodisr Church
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Annunciation Episcopal Church Youth & Outreach
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American Red Cross
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Fellowship Bible Church Dallas
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CSI Congregation of Dallas
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Wesley Foundation at UTD
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Advocates at Texas A&M
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