TROY — Early Saturday morning catastrophic tornadoes hit several states, including Kentucky, where state leaders worry the death toll could be over 80.
For local pastors Jennifer and James Hughes it was heart-wrenching to see their hometown of just a couple of years ago be destroyed.
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They also feared for their daughter’s safety who is currently a senior at the University of Kentucky. Two of their daughter’s friends have still not been accounted for.
But when disasters strike, the Hughes jump into action.
In 2005 they raised $200,000 to help hurricane Katrina survivors. They also brought food and water to Oklahoma when tornadoes ravaged several states in 2013.
The Hughes are now asking for donations they will personally deliver to victims of the western Kentucky tornadoes.
Jennifer said there is something special about being able to connect with survivors and let them know people love and pray for them.
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They are requesting donations ranging from food, water and winter clothes that can be dropped of at Elevation Point Church in Troy — but Jennifer said there is more that can be done to help.
People can also donate money to a gofundme created by the couple. James said every donation, big or small, helps.