The United Way of Southwest Michigan and the Berrien Community Foundation have set up a special fund to help those who have been affected by flooding in southwest Michigan this week. The organizations tell us 100% of the money donated to this disaster relief fund will go to assistance through the American Red Cross of Southwest Michigan. United Way of Southwest Michigan President Anna Murphy says the fund is intended to help local families. To donate, you can go the United Way’s website. You can also text “UWSMRELIEF” to 51555. American Red Cross of Southwest Michigan Director Breeze Ettl says the fund should go a long way for residents right here in southwest Michigan. Meanwhile, the United Way and the Berrien Community Foundation are working with the Red Cross for any volunteer needs that might arise.
If you’d like to make a donation to the disaster relief fund via cash or check, send it to the following address (checks can be made payable to BCF/Disaster Relief Fund):
Disaster Relief Fund
c/o Berrien Community Foundation
2900 South State Street, Suite 2E
St Joseph, MI 49085
