# @americanredcross on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C0NEcZyPnhO
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/10139609-americanredcross-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2023-11-28T21:06:55.000+00:00

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“It’s hard to leave this spot because I lived here for so long. I raised my kids here.”

Janie White has lived in the same home in Amory, Mississippi, for 42 years. Sadly, her home was destroyed earlier this year because of devastating tornadoes. 

She took shelter in her bedroom closet as the tornado approached and clutched the closet door tight out of fear that the wind would blow it open. Janie recalls the tornado being a sound “that you never want to witness.”

Thankfully, Janie and her son were okay and her bedroom remained untouched, but the rest of her home was a different story. The roof had blown off and there was widespread destruction throughout her home. To help her rebuild and take her next steps toward recovery, Janie received immediate and bridge financial assistance from the Red Cross. 

As disasters increase in frequency and intensity due to the climate crisis, more people across the country will continue to experience devastation like Janie. 

On #GivingTuesday, you can help make a significant difference in the lives of people affected by disasters big and small. Tap the button on this post to donate today. #GiveWithMeaning

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