American Red Cross Points of Collection & Distribution for Tornado Donations
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - The following is a press release.
The American Red Cross of Mississippi has created a support circle through churches in Hattiesburg to make sure everyone affected by the tornado on Jan. 21st is served. The following churches have agreed to be points of collection and points of distribution for donated goods in the community:
Antioch Baptist Church
1100 John St.
Hattiesburg, MS
East Jerusalem Baptist Church (This site is also a Volunteer Response Center)
410 Tipton St.
Hattiesburg, MS
West Point Baptist Church
184 Hartfield Rd
Hattiesburg, MS
Zion Chapel AME
621 New Orleans St.
Hattiesburg, MS
The Diplomat Center / The Holy Place Worship Center
723 Bowling Street
Hattiesburg, MS
In addition, volunteers and volunteer groups alike should coordinate all activities through the two
Volunteer Response Centers (VRC) so that response is most efficient. The following VRCs are open:
Hattiesburg VRC, coordinated by Volunteer Mississippi and the Knights of Columbus Location: East Jerusalem Baptist Church Address: 410 S. Tipton St. Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone: 601-606-3523 E-mail: vrchattiesburg@gmail.com
Petal Volunteer Response Center Location: Petal Civic Center Address: 712A S. Main Street, Petal Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone: 601-606-7465 E-mail: vrcpetal@gmail.com
