• Text "REDCROSS" to 90999 to donate $10 to the American Red Cross, or donate, give blood or volunteer by signing up online.

• Text "JOPLIN" to 864833 to donate $10 to the Heart of Missouri United

Way, which has dispatched medical help to the affected areas of Kansas and Missouri. Volunteers are also Welcome by signing up either online or at 1-913-764-5200.

• Text "CONVOY" to 50555 to donate $10 to the Convoy of Hope, which is delivering disaster supplies to victims. Donations may also be made online or by calling 1-417-823-8998.