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Volunteer opportunities for Wednesday, May 11

CW Staff May 11, 2011

The following information was provided by the Community Service Center. Highlighted Volunteer Opportunities for Wednesday, May 11: 1.  URGENT NEED: City of Tuscaloosa Volunteer Hotline:  We are staffing...

Colleges implement different relief strategies

Jonathan Reed May 10, 2011

The University of Alabama has raised more than $1.7 million in a relief fund for University-affiliated victims of the April 27 tornado, said Cathy Andreen, director of media relations. The UA Acts of...

Tide Loads of Hope helps storm victims with laundry

Katherine Martin May 10, 2011

If you’re driving down McFarland Boulevard, you can’t miss the Tide Loads of Hope mobile laundromat and relief center parked in front of University Mall. The staff of eight workers and three managers...

JPMorgan Chase, New York Giants player donate $275,000 to relief effort

CW Staff May 10, 2011

JPMorgan Chase today announced that it is teaming up with New York Giants’ Justin Tuck to donate $275,000 to assist Alabama residents affected by the recent devastating tornadoes.  The firm will give...

Project Blessings focuses on areas surrounding Tuscaloosa

Katherine Martin May 10, 2011

Project Blessings is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help local low-income and underprivileged homeowners repair their homes to achieve a better quality of living, according their Facebook...

Volunteer opportunities for Tuesday, May 10

CW Staff May 10, 2011

The following information was provided by the Community Service Center. Highlighted Volunteer Opportunities for Tuesday, May 10: 1.  URGENT NEED: City of Tuscaloosa Volunteer Hotline:  We are staffing...

Renters with damaged homes must terminate leases by May 11

William Evans May 9, 2011

Losing a home in the path of a deadly tornado is difficult to overcome. Losing a court battle for neglecting to pay rent on a storm-damaged home can be just as troubling. Renters whose homes or rental...

UA Greek Relief raises nearly $100,000

UA Greek Relief raises nearly $100,000

Taylor Holland May 9, 2011

Immediately following the time when the worst recorded tornado in Tuscaloosa history left much of the city in shambles, members of UA’s greek community began mobilizing relief efforts to help those in...

Some incoming freshmen not discouraged by disaster

Patty Vaughan May 9, 2011

As relief efforts continue in Tuscaloosa from the EF-4 tornado, freshmen who plan to attend The University of Alabama in the fall said the recent disaster has not discouraged them from joining The Crimson...

Twitter played key role in days following tornado

Will Tucker May 8, 2011

ABC 33/40 weatherman James Spann would have you know he’s no genius—he just had an idea that worked. Spann, a self-proclaimed social media geek, said he did indeed start the Twitter hashtag “WeAreAlabama.”...

Plans to credential volunteers postponed indefinitely

Katherine Martin May 7, 2011

Mayor Walt Maddox has postponed the requirement for volunteers to be credentialed to work in recovery zones. The city announced the decision late Friday night, and Maddox explained his reasoning at today's...

UA relief fund applications now online

Victor Luckerson May 6, 2011

Students and faculty can now apply online for relief money from the University of Alabama Acts of Kindness Fund. The purpose of the fund is to "provide appropriate relief to eligible faculty, staff, and...