KHVT is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the construction of free public skateboard parks in the St. Louis, Mo. area, and to promoting skateboarding as a fun, healthy activity for both youths and adults.

KHVT was founded in support of the Kinghighway D.I.Y. skatespot, built between 2009 and 2015 by local skateboarders under the South Kinghshighway viaduct. When "the bridge" was demolished in July 2015, St. Louis was left with no free public skateparks. Since then, KHVT has built one new park, the Peter Mathews Memorial Skate Garden, and is working to create even more. Donations of time, labor, materials and money are welcome!

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

***Joplin TORNADO RELIEF INFO***


Most people in Saint Louis know someone from Joplin Mo. or even have relatives there. The Tornado's that came through there last week nearly leveled the whole City. The survivors are going to need a lot of help cleaning up. If you would like to get involved and help these poor people in there time of need here are a few contacts via the Jolly Roger Skateboards web site.

"The Bridge" in Joplin is a pick-up and drop-off location for supplies going to help victims of the tornado that just hit Joplin, Mo. Their address is 3405 South Hammons Blvd Joplin Mo. If you would like to help you can give them a call at 417-206-6886.

Here are four other ways that you can help:
***American Red Cross
The Red Cross has opened a shelter at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin and is providing residents with relief supplies, including soap, toothbrushes, tarps and rakes. Mail donations of money to the American Red Cross, St. Louis Chapter, 10195 Corporate Square, St. Louis, Mo. 63132. Write "Joplin" in the memo field of personal checks.

***Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is operating four mobile canteens, each of which can provide hot meals to 1,000 people a day. It is seeking bulk donations of nonperishable food and water from businesses or other large donors. Individuals can mail donations of money to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 21787, St. Louis, Mo. 63109-0787. Write "Joplin" in the memo field of personal checks.

***Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri is working on emergency and intermediate housing for people made homeless by the storm. Mail donations to Catholic Charities, P.O. Box 952393, St. Louis, Mo. 63195-2393. Write "Joplin" in the memo field of personal checks.

***St. Charles Chamber of Commerce
The chamber is collecting donations of bedding, clothing, food, water, diapers and other items for shipment to Joplin by members of Impact Church St. Louis. Items should be delivered to the chamber's office, 2201 First Capitol Drive, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Thursday. The collection is to be shipped Friday morning.
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