Individual donations to help the north Minneapolis community and residents deal with the effects of Sunday's tornado are being matched by the Minneapolis Foundation and the Greater Twin Cities United Way.
The two agencies have each pledged up to $100,000 in matches to the Minnesota Helps—North Minneapolis Recovery Fund, for a total of $200,000. So far, contributions have reached about $103,000; matches have pushed the fund over $300,000.
Donations can be made online at www.GiveMN.org. Checks can be mailed to the Minneapolis Foundation at 800 IDS Center, 80 S. 8th St., Minneapolis, 55402. For more information, call 612-672-3878.
The American Red Cross is also taking donations for its general disaster relief fund. Donations can be made at www.redcross.org or 1-800-RED-CROSS; people can also text the word "REDCROSS" to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Contributions may also be sent to the Twin Cities American Red Cross chapter at 1201 West River Pkwy., Minneapolis, MN 55454, or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013.
Donations to the Salvation Army can be made online at http://www.startribune.com/a426 or by sending a check to the Salvation Army, 2445 Prior Av. N., Roseville, MN 55113. Also, callers can donate by credit card at 1-800-SAL-ARMY or by texting the word 'BLESSING' to 85944.
Target Corporation, meanwhile, has donated $50,000 to the Red Cross and Salvation Army to support their efforts in north Minneapolis.
-- BILL McAULIFFE
