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PITTSBURG —
Many locations have been set up around Pittsburg to collect donations for those affected by the Joplin tornado. Below are answers to some
frequently-asked questions.
What items are the collection sites accepting?
• New and used clothing and shoes (any age, any size)
• New undergarments (for men, women and children)
• Infant supplies, including diapers and formula
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrushes
• Soap
• Deodorant
• Non-perishable food
• Flashlights
• Batteries
• Blankets
• Camping cookware
• Tennis shoes
• Sunscreen
• Other hygiene products
Where can I take the items I’ve collected?
• Weede Gymnasium — Pittsburg State University
• USD 246 board office — 1001 E. South Street, Arma
• Lakeside Elementary — 709 S. College, Pittsburg
• George Nettels Elementary — 2012 S. Homer, Pittsburg
• Meadowlark Elementary — 1602 E. 20th, Pittsburg
• Pittsburg Community Middle School — 1310 N. Broadway, Pittsburg
• Family Resource Center — 1700 N. Locust, Pittsburg
• Bevan Education Center — 510 Deill, Pittsburg
• Meadowbrook Mall — 202 E. Centennial, Pittsburg
• Girard American Legion — Girard
I don’t have time to collect supplies, but I have money to spare. What can I do?
An account has also been established at Girard National Bank for the Joplin tornado victims. Any donations can be made at the bank. Contact GNB at (620)724-8223.
Which collection sites do you know are seeking volunteers?
• To volunteer for two-hour shifts at the Pitt State collection site, contact the athletics department at (620)235-4646, or (620)235-4389.
• The Pittsburg Area Young Professionals need volunteers to staff their collection table at Meadowbrook Mall from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and to sort and load the trailer. Contact PAYP Service Chair Jaime Vanderbeck at jvanderb@pittstate.edu.
• The American Legion said it may need volunteers who own trucks and trailers to help transport goods. Email your name and phone number to girardchamber@ckt.net and Legion officials will call you if help is needed.
I have more questions about the collection sites. Who should I contact?
Michelle Pryor
Board Clerk/Business Manager
Arma USD 246
(620)347-4116
Linda Solomon
Technology Director
Southeast USD 247
620-404-8514, 620-457-8350
Brett Dalton
Public Information Director
Pittsburg USD 250
620-235-3100
bdalton@usd250.org
American Legion Club Room
144 E. Highway 47
(620)724-9825
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Johanna Winter
Executive Director/Girard Area Chamber of Commerce
girardchamber@ckt.net
(620)724-4715
PSU athletics department
(620)235-4646 or (620)235-4389
Jaime Vanderbeck
PAYP Service Chair
jvanderb@pittstate.edu
Many locations have been set up around Pittsburg to collect donations for those affected by the Joplin tornado. Below are answers to some
frequently-asked questions.
What items are the collection sites accepting?
• New and used clothing and shoes (any age, any size)
• New undergarments (for men, women and children)
• Infant supplies, including diapers and formula
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrushes
• Soap
• Deodorant
• Non-perishable food
• Flashlights
• Batteries
• Blankets
• Camping cookware
• Tennis shoes
• Sunscreen
• Other hygiene products
Where can I take the items I’ve collected?
• Weede Gymnasium — Pittsburg State University
• USD 246 board office — 1001 E. South Street, Arma
• Lakeside Elementary — 709 S. College, Pittsburg
• George Nettels Elementary — 2012 S. Homer, Pittsburg
• Meadowlark Elementary — 1602 E. 20th, Pittsburg
• Pittsburg Community Middle School — 1310 N. Broadway, Pittsburg
• Family Resource Center — 1700 N. Locust, Pittsburg
• Bevan Education Center — 510 Deill, Pittsburg
• Meadowbrook Mall — 202 E. Centennial, Pittsburg
• Girard American Legion — Girard
I don’t have time to collect supplies, but I have money to spare. What can I do?
An account has also been established at Girard National Bank for the Joplin tornado victims. Any donations can be made at the bank. Contact GNB at (620)724-8223.
Which collection sites do you know are seeking volunteers?
• To volunteer for two-hour shifts at the Pitt State collection site, contact the athletics department at (620)235-4646, or (620)235-4389.
• The Pittsburg Area Young Professionals need volunteers to staff their collection table at Meadowbrook Mall from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and to sort and load the trailer. Contact PAYP Service Chair Jaime Vanderbeck at jvanderb@pittstate.edu.
• The American Legion said it may need volunteers who own trucks and trailers to help transport goods. Email your name and phone number to girardchamber@ckt.net and Legion officials will call you if help is needed.
I have more questions about the collection sites. Who should I contact?
Michelle Pryor
Board Clerk/Business Manager
Arma USD 246
(620)347-4116
Linda Solomon
Technology Director
Southeast USD 247
620-404-8514, 620-457-8350
Brett Dalton
Public Information Director
Pittsburg USD 250
620-235-3100
bdalton@usd250.org
American Legion Club Room
144 E. Highway 47
(620)724-9825
— or —
Johanna Winter
Executive Director/Girard Area Chamber of Commerce
girardchamber@ckt.net
(620)724-4715
PSU athletics department
(620)235-4646 or (620)235-4389
Jaime Vanderbeck
PAYP Service Chair
jvanderb@pittstate.edu
