Help The Tornado Victim's in Valley View
May 25, 2024: The day Memorial Day Weekend Tornados devastated our community!
Donations Can Be Wired to First United Bank
Cooke County VOAD Disaster Account
101 E Broadway Street 76240
Wire to:
4U Credit Union
1312 Lawrence St
Gainesville, TX 76240
Routing Acct#: 311982134
We here at Diamond O feel it is our duty to stand up and help the members of our community get back on their feet. This community of ours have given us so much support to be successful, and it would be against our values to turn our back in a time of need. This is why we are directing any and all donations or clean up support to those who would also care to help this awesome community out directly.
Below is the official response by the leadership of Valley View:
Cooke County Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster Response to Tornado
Cooke County Disaster Active Volunteer Organizations have reactivated in response to the recent tornado in Cooke County. The purpose is to help the community navigate through established tools and resources, such as federal, state, and local funds, as well as provide the local support and services that have been accumulated.
The Cooke County VOAD has made the decision to set up office space in Valley View at the Community Center starting Tuesday, May 28, where community members who have been affected by the tornado/storm can seek assistance. Those affected and needing assistance can receive practical volunteer support with technology and forms here. VOAD has made arrangements for volunteers to help with services such as answering phones, helping community members complete online applications for available resources, cleaning up debris, and helping fix and repair damage at the cost of supplies.
Any voluntary organization that wishes to participate in donating money, goods and services is encouraged. Anyone in trade services or have access to tractors, excavators, chainsaws, trailers and willing to help (parts, supplies, time, etc. ) you can also volunteer.
Call (940) 612-5323 if you are interested in any volunteer or donor opportunities.
Those wishing to assist with debris clean-up may report to 1039 West Lone Oak Rd., beginning at 12:30 p.m. today (Monday, May 27, 2024), where they will be assigned a place to work. Volunteers can bring their chainsaws, trailers, and heavy equipment if available.
Valley View is in need of the following donations:
work gloves, batteries, flashlights, bug repellent, sunscreen, toilet paper, brown paper bags, and clothing.
Monetary donations can be made at First United Bank located at 101 E. Broadway in Gainesville Texas 76240. Keep an eye out for updates on electronic donations.
VOAD services in Cooke County are available as follows for those who need assistance:
Valley View Community Center
101 Calle Lee
Vista al Valle, TX 76272
Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Out of hours and weekends to be announced soon
(940) 612-5323
Email: VOADCC@gmail.com