The extraordinary outpouring of love and support from individuals, churches and businesses has touched the hearts of Garland and Rowlett residents. The manner in which these communities have come together to help the tornado victims is proof of their true spirit of love and kindness.
Mt. Hebron Church has collected rooms full of donations including food, clothing, toiletries, cleaning supplies, baby items, linens, blankets, toys and more.
“What we are trying to do is be of service to those who are in need. We have more than enough to give,” Tammy Abernathy said. “We just need people to come by and pick up what they need. We are just trying to help our brothers and sisters.”
According to Stephanie Marish, as of yesterday afternoon, the church had served 25 families. More than 100 volunteers have helped with Mt. Hebron’s relief effort.
In addition to Mt. Hebron, located in Garland at1233 Highway 66, several 
other organizations have large amounts of donations ready to be distributed to storm victims. These include:
Gale Fields Recreation Center, 1701 Dairy Road, Garland – also serving as shelter
Church in the City, 6005 Dalrock Road, Rowlett – also serving as shelter
The VFW at 2180 Meridian Way, Garland
The Elks Lodge at 3825 Duck Creek, Garland
Shiloh Church at 4702 Saturn Road, Garland
Texas Baptist Men, 3309 Main Street in Rowlett
Saturn Road Church of Christ temporary station, 5300 block of Bobtown Road, Garland
These centers have food, clothing, toiletries, baby items, bedding, pet food and much more for those affected by the storm. There are, most likely, more donation distribution locations that have not contacted us with their information.
Mercy Meals, Raising Canes, Golden Chick and Dickie’s BBQ, to name just a few, have been donating food for victims, first responders, volunteers and relief workers. Many other restaurants are holding fundraising events.
The giving spirit is also evident in people and businesses from other areas. San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS) is at Garland’s Granger Recreation Center providing shoes to victims and Operation Blessing International sent supplies and workers from Virginia.
Utility workers, police officers and firefighters have come from numerous areas to lend a hand.
Additionally, The Garland Texan, has received numerous calls from individuals asking how they can be involved in the relief effort.
It would be impossible to list all of the individuals and businesses who have assisted the affected Garland and Rowlett residents but all their efforts go a long way in restoring hope as well as faith in the love and kindness of others.