Give support, get support

This listing has information about financial assistance, items and services available to flood victims, as well as information about how to contribute to those efforts. Some services will change or end, so readers should verify the latest offerings and needs with the organization directly.

Monetary donations

• Cambridge City Area Chamber of Commerce and Kicks 96 are organizing a benefit concert from 6-11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, at Creitz Park Pavilion, behind the fire station, 127 W. Maple St., Cambridge City. Performers include Scott Ross, AJ Wetzel, Neon Heartaches and Sean Lamb Janet Miller Band. Food will be for sale. Funds will be divided among impacted businesses. Affected businesses can also apply to set up at the pavilion and accept direct donations. Vendor spaces are reserved for businesses affected by the flood. cambridgecitychamberofcommerce@gmail.com
• Pat and Paul Lingle are matching donations of any amount 1:1 to Wayne County Foundation’s Wayne County Cares Fund, up to a total of $25,000. Donations will be distributed directly to communities impacted by flooding. Gifts are being accepted online at wwn.to/wccares, in person at the foundation’s office or by mail, 33 S. Seventh St., Richmond, IN 47374. To support a specific community, select “designated purpose” and indicate the community. 765-962-1638
• Cambridge City Christian Church created a “Flood Relief” fund at 4c.churchcenter.com/giving. Donations also can be sent or delivered to 106 W. Church St., Cambridge City, IN 47327.
• United Way of Whitewater Valley’s United for Our Neighbors: Flood Relief Fund addresses Wayne County residents’ immediate needs while also supporting long-term recovery. Every dollar stays local, and 100% of donations goes toward flood relief. Gifts can be made at wwn.to/unitedwayfloodfund or sent to 800 Mendelson Drive, Richmond, IN 47374. 765-962-2700
• Donations can be sent to American Legion Post 169 for its repairs at P.O. Box 172, Cambridge City, IN 47327.
• Whitewater Valley Railroad in Connersville is offering a 1:1 match up to $40,000 to restore the railroad. wwn.to/wvrailroadfloodfund

Be cautious about sending funds to unverified recipients claiming to raise funds for survivors.

Local services, supplies

• Mobile laundry: Reid Health has sponsored a mobile laundry unit for Hagerstown residents through Friday, Aug. 28. Reid will transport laundry dropped off at Nettle Creek School Corporation’s Hunt Transportation Facility; 795 Baker Road. Volunteers will launder and fold your clothes and return them to the same location. On each of those days, laundry can be dropped off at: 7:30-8:30 a.m. with pickup at the Hunt Transportation Facility from 1-2 p.m. Noon-1 p.m. with pickup at the Hunt Transportation Facility from 5-6 p.m. When dropping off, place your dirty laundry in designated bags and label it. Laundry must be picked up the same day.
• Hagerstown’s supplies have moved from The Meeting Place to Hagerstown Elementary School. For more information, call HES at 489-4543, the trustee’s office at 765-489-4824 or town hall at 765-489-6171. Town officials have been going door-to-door to assess level of property damage. Call 765-489-6171 for a town representative to review level of property damage.
• Accessibility supplies: The Richmond-based Independent Living Center of Eastern Indiana is replacing disability-related items lost in the flood such as rollator/walkers, magnifying glasses and hearing amplifiers at no cost for residents of Wayne, Henry, Union, Fayette, Franklin, Rush and Decatur counties. 765-939-9226
• Market: Hagerstown’s Farmer’s Market, previously on Turnpike Road, has moved to 500 W. Main.
• Health: Wayne County Health Department offers tetanus boosters, needed by adults every 10 years, and Hepatitis A vaccines at 100 S. Fifth St., Richmond, and designated times at relief centers. 765-973-9245
• Mental health: Centerstone’s STRIDE Team is available at CCCC for those who’d benefit from speaking with a professional. 877-463-6512.
• Housing: American Red Cross continues assisting with long-term accommodations. Staff at Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City, will help make connections. 765-478-5565 or 888-684-1441
• Showers: Golay Community Center offers free showers daily from 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Public safety: Cambridge City’s curfew has ended, but police told WWN they will continue to monitor and evaluate moving forward. Those who see suspicious behavior are urged to call police immediately. Be wary of anyone claiming to be from FEMA or other charitable organizations. Fake contractors and debris removal scams can also occur. Residents can call police at 765-478-1231 for verification purposes.
• Photo restoration: Lilley Photography is offering free photo restoration at 114 W. Main St., Cambridge City. Needed donations include wax paper. 765-312-2115
• Clothing: Community Emergency Relief Room at Central United Methodist Church, 1425 E. Main St., Richmond, has donated clothes available to flood victims. Call 765-277-0287 to arrange a time to meet at the church. American Wellness at 106 S. Morton Ave., Centerville, is offering free gently used and new clothing for all ages. Delivery is available upon request. Call for open hours. 765-580-9252
• Cleaning supplies: Salvation Army has free cleanup kits for those affected by flooding. Pick up between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 707 S. A St., Richmond, while supplies last. 765-966-7791
• Rock Solid Ministries, 1024 E. Main St., Richmond, can provide some hygiene items to flood victims and clothing from its thrift store. 765-962-5099
• Student support: Nettle Creek Schools students in need of items such as clothing, shoes or hygiene products lost to flooding, email assistance@ nettlecreek.k12.in.us. Western Wayne Schools families can complete the form at wwn.to/wwstudentsupport.
• Meals: Williamsburg Church of the Nazarene, 8503 Pleasant St.; and Cambridge City’s Pizza 3.14, 1200 National Road W.; American Legion No. 169, 25 W. Church St.; and CCCC have been offering meals while supplies and funds last.
• Pets: Animal Care Alliance is surveying flood victims about needs for their pets, such as veterinary care, temporary placement for animal(s) or supplies such as food, cat litter and boxes, bedding, collars, leashes and crates. The survey is available at wwn.to/acapetneeds. For more information, call 765-488-2444.
• Hank’s Pet Lodge is offering free boarding for dogs and cats affected by the flooding. Donations of pet supplies are also being accepted (food, treats, toys, beds, blankets, bowls, collars and leashes, cleaning supplies and other necessities at 7650 N. U.S. 27, Williamsburg, between 7 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays and 7-9 a.m. Saturday/Sunday. They also can be shipped through Chewy.com.
• Alerts: Hagerstown residents can register for town updates by calling 765-489-6171.

Damages/disposal/volunteers

• Wayne County Emergency Management Agency asks residents and businesses who sustained property damage or losses to call 211 and complete the damage assessment questionnaire at wwn.to/emadamage.
• Cambridge City’s dumpsters are now available at 152 S. Green St., near the old Miller Building, for residents to dispose of flood-related debris. Separate items into six categories: Normal household trash, vegetative debris, construction/demolition materials, appliances, electronics and household hazardous waste. Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and until noon Saturdays. Residents can take items to Hagerstown’s transfer station at 20 Paul R. Foulke Parkway when it’s open if Cambridge City dumpsters are closed.
• Wayne County residents outside incorporated city or town limits can take their flood debris to Wayne County Refuse Disposal at 20 Paul R. Foulke Parkway in Hagerstown. Residents must provide proof of address such as a driver’s license or utility bill. Unaccepted items include hazardous materials, chemicals, tires, electronics, appliances, propane tanks, paint or yard waste. 765-489-4000
• Centerville residents can dispose of damaged items at a roll-off dumpster outside Centerville Police Department, 5247 W. U.S. 40, Centerville. Those who need volunteer assistance getting items there can contact Centerville Fire/Rescue at 765-855-3889 for connections.
• New Lisbon Christian Church is coordinating cleanup volunteers and recipients in Wayne County and surrounding communities through International Disaster Emergency Service. Those in need can register at wwn.to/nlccneedhelp. To volunteer, visit wwn.to/nlccvolunteer, call 765-332-2675 or visit the church, 6477 E. County Road 500 S., New Lisbon.

Supply collections/distribution

• Cambridge City Christian Church is listing most needed donation items at facebook.com/cambridgecitychristianchurch/. The church’s temporary hours are 8 a.m.-8 p.m. 765-478-5123
• Williamsburg Church of the Nazarene is providing cleaning supplies, food and other relief resources at 8503 Pleasant St., Williamsburg. 765-886-5366. If assistance is needed after hours, call 765-914-2336 or 765-969-1258
• Centerville Fire/Rescue is distributing gloves, masks, water, buckets and cleaning supplies while supplies last at Fire Station 1, 414 S. Morton Ave., Centerville. 765-855-3889
• Wayne County’s new Community Organizations Active in Disaster effort is collecting phone chargers, cleaning supplies, personal care products, baby items and individual beverages and snacks during designated times at Central United Methodist Church, 1425 E. Main St., Richmond. 765-962-8543
• Northeastern Wayne Schools is collecting gift cards, nonperishable food and cleaning supplies at the Student Services Building (Door 1), 7299 N. U.S. 27, Fountain City (in front of the high school) between 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. Middle/high school students are collecting items through Sept. 3 including coffee, socks, markers, bandages/ointment, nail clippers, shampoo and batteries.
• Ivy Tech Richmond’s Student Nurses Association is collecting cleaning supplies, washcloths, towels, toothbrush/paste, baby items, new socks and underwear, and individual beverages and snacks through Aug. 28. Drop off can be arranged at afulk12@ivytech.edu.
• Abington Township Volunteer Fire Department is collecting shovels, rags, cleaners, gloves, paper towels, masks and ponchos at 4618 Pottershop Road, Centerville. 765-855-5651

State resources

• Indiana’s State Disaster Relief Fund will provide up to $5,000 in emergency aid grants to Hoosiers in need of basics like clothing and food while they are displaced from their homes. Call 211 for more information.
• Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority is providing temporary housing grants to help eligible displaced Hoosiers transition from emergency shelters into hotels, apartments and other temporary accommodations. Information is available at IN211.communityos.org or by calling 211. 
• Unemployment: Those who’ve lost their jobs because of flooding should file for unemployment through Indiana Department of Workforce Development. They should also call 211 to report job loss because additional support might be available later through FEMA.
• Veterans: Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs’ Military Family Relief Fund (MFRF) offers financial assistance to support veterans and their families during times of hardship. wwn.to/militaryfamilyfund.
• American Legion’s National Emergency Fund offers grants of up to $3,000 for immediate needs of active Legionnaires and Sons of the American Legion members who’ve been displaced from their homes. Applications are available at wwn.to/americanlegionfund. 317-630-1327
• Individual assistance: Contact Indiana Department of Homeland Security at wwn.to/indhsassist.
• Insurance questions: Indiana Department of Insurance’s Consumer Services Department, 800-622-4461 or 317-232-2395. 
• Indiana helpline: Hoosiers can request help with various needs at 211.

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