Just a quick update on Oklahoma tornadoes and Colorado Springs fire.

Here at Central Church of Christ, Moore OK thru 5 weeks. 2400 families helped thru the food and supply distribution area 46,207 meals have been prepared and served or delivered out Over 230 work orders completed Between 100-150 volunteers still helping us daily We have lots of volunteer groups scheduled through the first week of August. We now need skilled labors. Also we need someone who can come and stay for a few days that has the skills to visit a house and mark work order with the materials that is need to complete the job. Then we can purchase the necessary supplies to have ready when the skilled workers arrive. Mountain View Church of Christ, Colorado Springs fires Several area churches are working together to help those in need. A supply distribution center has been setup and many work orders have been filled out. Volunteer teams will be formed to help when they are allowed into the damaged areas. Three things that are always needed: Your Prayers – Volunteers – Donations

Disaster Assistance Mission-Mountain View Church of Christ-Black Forest Fires

Update from Ralph(MV Elder). Met with 4 local congregation's, Tri Lakes, Pikes Peak, Castle Rock, & Mountain View. They will be working together to receive semi load of supplies from Nashville Relief. Lisa(Disaster Assistance Coordinator) will be setup at COS disaster assistance center out on Garden of Gods beginning today. She will be filling out needs list, workorders and handing out gift cards to those in need. A central location will be establish to serve the needs ASAP. Food prep will be setup at the Mountain View kitchen and deliveries made as needed. The Disaster Assistance Mission will be helping as needed with coordination and funds for food supplies and gift cards as needed.

Disaster Assistance Mission-Central CoC-Oklahoma Tornadoes

The following totals are thru 3 weeks. 210 work orders completed (request for help with cleanup or repairs form homeowners) 29 work orders in-progress 75 Acre horse farm being cleaned up 150 unit mobile home park being cleaned up 1500+ families have received food and supplies from distribution area here at Central 35,894 meals served or delivered This mission associated with the Lake Jackson Church of Christ, Lake Jackson TX needs only three things to continue this work. YOU’RE PRAYERS – VOLUNTEERS - FUNDS

Disaster Assistance/Central CoC/Moore OK Tornadoes

Today we again had lots of volunteers out working and some of them working on the church here. Because of the roof damage there is black mold in the upstairs classrooms so the drywall has to come out. Today we served 1803 meals and handed out lots of other supplies. The following is a list posted by Central of items needed we can add small bags of chips and snack cakes for the lunches. Our current needs: jelly, tissues, size 5 and 6 diapers, nail clippers, manual can openers, hairspray, tweezers, dust pans, regular household brooms, toilet bowl cleaner, bug spray, denture cleaner, new bath towels, and wash cloths, tarps, Gatorade, Pull ups, small sewing kits, men and women's shaving cream, cooking oil, extension cords, all sizes of complete sheet sets, mens large big and tall crew, household sizes of ketchup, mustard, and mayo. Capri Sun drinks and kid's juice boxes, children's sunscreen, children's bug spray, spaghetti sauce, spaghetti noodles, snack cakes, rice crispy treats, New baby clothes size 6 months-toddler (especially boys). Drop off on the northwest corner of I-35 and 4th St. Thanks!

-Disaster Assistance Mission-Central Church of Christ-Moore OK Tornadoes-

Today we served 1231 meals, handed out other supplies and sent many workgroups out. We have lots more chainsaw work now after the last round of storms on Friday. The photo below speaks for itself on how busy we have been here at Central. Many thanks to the hundreds of volunteers who have helped us accomplish this in only 10 days. We can continue to do this work of feeding hungry people, giving them a few supplies and helping with cleanup those who have been devastated by disasters only with the prayers, financial support and volunteers of our brothers and sisters across the U.S.