WoodmenLife Relief Efforts Assist After April Tornadoes

In April, a string of devastating tornadoes tore through Nebraska, Iowa and other Great Plains states. The storms resulted in the loss of lives and the destruction of homes. Repairs and rebuilding will likely take years.

WoodmenLife helps victims of natural disasters across the country, and this tragedy was right in our backyard. Here’s how WoodmenLife relief efforts have been providing assistance to those affected.

United Way of the Midlands

WoodmenLife immediately made a donation to United Way of the Midlands to provide support to those affected by the tornadoes.

We shared information with associates on how to contribute to the United Way of the Midlands’ fund, which is dedicated to helping our neighbors in need. We also offer gift matching for associate donations, thereby growing the impact of every contribution.

Our partnership with United Way of the Midlands provides real and meaningful support for our community during these challenging times.

Visit UnitedWayMidlands.org to lend your support and make a donation.

Local Chapters Step Up

Following the devastating storms, several WoodmenLife chapters jumped into action to help those impacted. Some of the efforts include:

• Chapter 16 in Omaha, NE, donated $5,000 to United Way of the Midlands
• Chapter 264 in Lincoln, NE, donated $5,000 to the United Way of the Midlands, specifically to help with tornado relief in Waverly, NE
• Chapter 710 in West Point, NE, donated $1,000 to United Way of the Midlands
• Chapter 6204 in Arcadia, IA, donated $500 to United Way of the Midlands
• Chapter 635 in Missouri Valley, IA, donated $2,000 to the Minden, IA, Relief Fund
• Chapter 640 in Earling, IA, donated $1,000 to Minden’s American Legion Post 437 to rebuild its facility
• Chapter 29 in Nebraska City, NE, donated $1,000 to the Greater Greenfield Community Foundation for the Greenfield Tornado Relief Fund
• Chapter 649 in Ute, IA, donated $300 to the Greater Greenfield Community Foundation for the Greenfield Tornado Relief Fund
• Chapter 6011 in Council Bluffs, IA, organized two shopping trips for donations to the Minden and Crescent, IA, communities

WoodmenLife Natural Disaster Extra

WoodmenLife members who are affected by a natural disaster can get help with the Natural Disaster Extra¹. This extra offers financial assistance of up to $1,000 to help with repair costs if the member’s home is damaged or destroyed by a natural disaster like a hurricane, tornado or wildfire.

For more information, visit WoodmenLife.org/Natural-Disaster.

When tough times happen, WoodmenLife is here for our members and their communities.

1. WoodmenLife Extras are available to members. An individual becomes a member by joining our shared commitment to family, community and country, and by purchasing a WoodmenLife product. These extras are not contractual, are subject to change and have specific eligibility requirements, such as length of membership, number of qualifying members in household and/or qualifying event.

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