Best Tornado-Relief Home Base

On an average weekday before March 3, McGruder Family Resource Center was a productive but relatively quiet place where Nashvillians went for assistance with job applications, financial literacy and other services. But when the tornado hit, McGruder became North Nashville’s relief hub. Computer labs became storage facilities, classrooms housed volunteer training efforts, and the parking lot and gymnasium accepted thousands of boxes and bags of diapers, canned goods and other donations. Scores of volunteers made their way to the center to pitch in. Working with Gideon’s Army, McGruder’s staff put everything on hold to get essential services and supplies to Nashvillians who needed them. ERICA CICCARONE

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