STOVE Gas $ 250 Electric $ 278

REFRIGERATORBottom Freezer $ 630Top Freezer $ 315Side-by-SideSide-by-Side $ 791

WASHING MACHINEFront Loading $ 495Top Loading $ 342

DRYER Gas $ 315Electric $ 405

WATER HEATERWATER HEATER Electric $ 259Gas $ 259

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This initiative is supported bythe City of St. Louis.

APPLIANCE GUIDE

AmeriCorps St. Louis is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that builds commu-nity by addressing critical unmet needs in the areas of urban education, disaster relief, environmental conservation, and

volunteer mobilization.

This material is based upon work supported by the Corporation for National Service under AmeriCorpsGrant No. O9AC100911. Reasonable Accommodations Available, EOE/ADA, Material

available in alternate formats. Notice of Non-Discrimination: This program is available to all, without regard to race, color,national origin, disability, age, sex, political affiliation, or in most

instances, religion.

acstl.org

An initiative coordinated by AmeriCorps St. Louis to help Missouri families recover from disaster

ABOUTAcross Missouri, thousands of families have been affected by disasters including flooding, tornados and ice storms. Through Joining Hands in the Heartland, we can come together to give those families a lasting gift. together to give those families a lasting gift. JHH engages community groups throughout the state to raise funds for appliances that were lost to natural disaster. The appliances are then given to families who are trying to start anew.

In the past year alone nearly 10,000 homes In the past year alone nearly 10,000 homes were affected, of which, over 3,000 were heavily damaged or destroyed. Nearly one-third of these affected homeowners were uninsured or

underinsured.

For more information please contact AmeriCorps St. Louis at (314) 772-9002 or visit acstl.org - Joplin Resident, Shandie Reed

GET INVOLVED

A SURVIVOR’S STORY“...I turned back briefly to look at our home and saw nothing but a pile of debris... I was emotionless as my eyes searched for anyone to help. I began to hear screaming from all directions. I then saw that a neighbor nearby directions. I then saw that a neighbor nearby had emerged from his pile of rubble. The only thing left of his home was the underneath part of his staircase where he and his family had

taken shelter...

…I recall looking at my mom in the ambulance and telling her that I love her and ambulance and telling her that I love her and that we may have nothing left but we did have each other. We had all survived. 3 adults, 2 children, and 2 dogs all survived from the spot

that many now call ground zero...”

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“ambulance and telling her that I love her and that we may have nothing left but we did have each other. We had all survived. 3 adults, 2 children, and 2 dogs all survived from the spot

that many now call ground zero...”

ORGANIZETalk to members of your local church, co-workers, neighbors or organizations that you may be a part of.

REGISTEROnce you have established a group, view ourapplianceappliance guide to learn about average appliance prices. Together, choose which appliance(s) you would like to fundraise for. Register at acstl.org. Upon registration, you will be matched with a specific family.

RAISE FUNDSGetGet creative! Have a penny war, engage in yard work, host a garage sale, or even a bake sale. The options for raising funds are endless.

PURCHASEShop around! Not only can we help those affected by disaster this year, but we can also help their communities by shopping locally.

HELPHELPOnce your group has reached its fundraising goal, an appliance donation will be made to the specific family or individual for whom you are fundraising. Out of respect for the privacy of the homeowner, the delivery of appliances will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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