Midwest Storms Response & Recovery

February 14, 2022–This week, OpUSA is proud to deliver a $10,000 grant to partners at the Appalachia Service Project in Kentucky in support of ongoing storm recovery. This grant was made possible by generous corporate partner Pelican Products, Inc., and will aid in the construction of homes for families impacted by this winter’s devastating storms and floods. We’re so pleased to be able to help such a worthy partner!


January 1, 2022–This month, in collaboration with longtime partner Honeywell, OpUSA helped to facilitate the delivery of much-needed material aid–including PPE and cleanup supplies–to storm survivors in the Midwest. We are grateful to Honeywell for their continued commitment to helping disaster relief efforts across the U.S. We will continue to assess opportunities to provide cash grants and material aid as much as opportunities allow throughout recovery. Please visit give.opusa.org to help now.


December 22, 2021–As recovery in the Midwest continues, OpUSA is committed to helping survivors recover and rebuild in the wake of this month’s devastating storms. At this time, we are working with longtime corporate partner Honeywell to help coordinate a delivery of safety gloves and boots to first responder groups aiding in clean up in Mayfield, Kentucky. Our programs staff is also contacting community-based partners to assess needs and determine recipients for cash grants. Our capacity to provide cash grants to those most in need is directly dependent on the generosity of our donors. We thank all those who have donated so far. To help recovery efforts in the Midwest with a gift today, visit give.opusa.org.


December 15, 2021–OpUSA is continuing to assess needs in the wake of last weekend’s storms, and is preparing to send aid as much as funds and opportunities allow. In Kentucky–where damage appears to be greatest–we are in contact with community-based partners to whom we hope to deliver in-kind material aid and cash grants. We will also call on existing partnerships across sectors to expedite the delivery of vital recovery supplies as communities begin to rebuild. As needs continue to emerge in Kentucky and other impacted areas, OpUSA will focus on long-term recovery support.

Your donations at this time make the delivery of aid possible. We thank you for your generosity.

OpUSA is also seeking corporate partners who can donate bulk quantities of disaster appropriate supplies, specifically high need items including: blankets, bottled water, hygiene supplies (toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, lotion, lip balm, tissues, wet wipes, feminine sanitary products), baby supplies (diapers and formula), and new/unused clothing and shoes. Please contact info@opusa.org for more info.





December 13, 2021–Today, our thoughts are with all those impacted by this weekend’s storms across the Midwest. Especially as freezing winter weather layers on to the devastation suffered by so many who lost loved ones, homes, businesses and livelihoods as tornadoes and severe storms wreaked havoc on their communities.

OpUSA is monitoring the situation, keeping up with developing news from the area, and assessing any/all opportunities to provide support to community-based organizations helping survivors. If opportunities and funds allow, we will make cash grants and deliver in-kind material aid.

Please take this as a reminder that disasters can happen anywhere, anytime and review your emergency plan. If you are in the Midwest, and are healthy and able, we encourage you to donate blood in your local community to help meet the need in the wake of this disaster.

This situation is developing. Please check back for additional updates. Get the latest news here.