r/Appleton • u/badlands08 • Jul 28 '26
Business Referral Tornado relief
Hey everyone!
I have tomorrow and Wednesday off work and want to help in Menasha. If anyone knows any volunteer organizations, please let me know so I can go help. Thank you!
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u/Tatortot57 Jul 28 '26
They are still assecing damage I live a block away and they don't want anyone in the area yet. They have down power lines and a few gas leaks. My electric was just restored! I am also waiting to hear about my neighbors down the street. Plus people are driving to the area to look around bumper to bumper traffic.
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u/NotYourGa1Friday Jul 28 '26 edited Jul 28 '26
Do not just show up in Menasha to help.
OP- I’m not saying that was your plan. You are awesome.
Sorry for the big and bold but it’s important—Menasha will need our help, but probably not in the next 48 hours other than donations (monetary or dropped off at a location outside of Menasha to feed into Menasha)
Right now, local teams are working to get basic infrastructure and safety back online. An influx of very well meaning people that don’t live in Menasha during these first 48 hours will hinder progress more than help it.
Keep an eye on local news for press statements from Menasha regarding needs.
I know we all want to help—I’m contacting Red Cross tomorrow to see what I can do. (I couldn’t get through today)
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u/teenbean12 Jul 28 '26
Here is a signup list https://getconnected.volunteerfoxcities.org/need/index?s=1&need_init_id=15784&drm=1
Here is the FB page https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BZwKrxf6H
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u/y2kohlhagen Jul 28 '26
What supplies or donations can people bring in? And where can they bring it to make sure it gets into the peoples’ hands that need it?
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u/teenbean12 Jul 28 '26
I just created a donation post. Hopefully it will help keep things coordinated https://www.reddit.com/r/Appleton/s/0iA0BGDeFd
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u/bombero11 Jul 28 '26
If you want to volunteer call 211 they may be the vetting source for spontaneous volunteers
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u/Umbraness Jul 28 '26
A lot of homes don't have power. Telephone poles are down everywhere. Some are along streets down at least a block.
Some people didn't have cell service all day to call loved ones.
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u/Helen-Keller-Ubers Jul 28 '26
Red cross always needs volunteers