After an explosion happened on Christmas morning in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, parts of Second Avenue were destroyed, including many businesses. Several of the businesses that were greatly affected by the explosion have started fundraisers to help with rebuilding and to support their employees. Nonprofits and the Red Cross have been stepping up since this tragic incident occurred to help residents and first responders.
Here’s how you can help those affected by the Christmas morning bombing in Nashville:
Donate to Red Cross
Red Cross has set up a reception center to help those who were affected during the explosion. Those who are interested in helping could donate through theĀ Red Cross online presence or 1-800-HELP NOW (1-800-435-7669). The donations will go towards helping out the residents and first responders who were affected by the Christmas morning explosion.
Donate to Box 55, to Help Out First Responders
Box 55 Association is a nonprofit that supplies emergency personal with food and drinks after major incidents. They were at the scene around 3:30 pm, Christmas Day handing out McDonald’s to the first responders. If you could like to directly help first responders, the group is seeking donations online.
Donate to Businesses That Were Affected GoFundMe Pages
Rodizio Grill- A Brazillian Steakhouse that was affected stated that 100% of the money raised through the GoFundMe will be given directly and quickly to the staff.
The Melting Pot-Their restaurant was heavily damaged so they have started a GoFundMe “to raise money for the team members and their family during this unfortunate time.”
