The city’s water supply is contaminated with toxic levels of lead, and residents are unable to drink the water that comes through their taps.
Gov. Rick Snyder has declared a state of emergency in Flint and brought in the National Guard to help deliver water to residents.
In the meantime, there are several organizations accepting monetary donations and bottled water:
Flint Water Fund
Flint Water Fund is accepting donations to help purchase water filters and bottled water.
Flint Child Health & Development Fund
Flint Child Health & Development Fund will “support the delivery of critical public health, medical, and community-based services and interventions” to help children in the city who were exposed to lead in the drinking water, according to its website.
Catholic Charities of Genesee County
Catholic Charities of Genesee County is accepting water filters, bottled water, and donations.
The American Red Cross
The American Red Cross has volunteers distributing water testing kits, water filters and bottled water at several locations.
