How we can help Union University
Thursday, February 7th, 2008
Tuesday brought about the deadliest outbreak of tornadoes this country has seen in almost 25 years. One of the hardest hit areas was Union University in Jackson, TN. A tornado went right through the middle of campus - destroying most of the mens and womens dorms and bringing major damage to classroom buildings as well. Realizing that thousands of students were in the dorms at the time of the tornado - and then seeing the pictures of the aftermath - you can only conclude that it is an absolute miracle that no one lost their life!
So, now we wonder what we can do. How can we help?
1. PRAY
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2. GIVE
The early estimates of damage to Union University are near 40 million dollars. Dorms need to be rebuilt and classrooms need to be repaired as soon as possible so students can continue their education.
Here’s an update from David Dockery, President of Union University:
Union University friends who wish to help our students during this time of crisis are encouraged to support the university through the designated disaster relief fund or by providing gift cards to Wal-Mart, Target, Lowe’s or Home Depot for our students. Please send all monetary and gift card donations to:
Union University Disaster Relief Fund
1050 Union University Drive
Jackson, TN 38305
The students and staff at Union, the citizens of Jackson (and countless other communities in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama and Kentucky for that matter!) are hurting and in need. Let those of us that have - give to those that have not. Not only can God meet the needs of those in need right now, but God can also meet our needs as we give sacrificially.
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