Five ways to help the Joplin tornado victims:

1) Missouri United Way has established the Joplin Tornado Relief Fund. Text "JOPLIN" to 864833 to make a $10 donation.

2) American Red Cross is also taking donations. Call 1-800-Red-Cross. Text "REDCROSS" to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

3) The Convoy of Hope's disaster response team is also mobilizing to provide aid.  Donate online at www.convoyofhope.org or make a $10 text donation by texting the word CONVOY to 50555.

4) The Salvation Army is also a great place to donate. There are four ways: Text the word "Joplin" to 80888 to make a $10 donation; call 1-800-SAL-ARMY; donate online; or send a check by mail to Joplin Tornado Relief, The Salvation Army, 3637 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111.

5) Prefer to donate time instead of money? Volunteers are always
needed. Visit ShowMeResponse.org.