Donations needed for flood victims in northeast Missouri: nonperishible food items; paper products, including toilet paper and paper towels; laundry detergent; rubber gloves; work gloves; insect repellent products, especially mosquito repellent; bottled water; box fans; Kilz paint. Please call United Way 2-1-1 if you are able to assist with these needs. Cell phone users or Illinois residents can reach the 2-1-1 call center by dialing (800) 427-4626.

Facing the Mortgage Crisis: America is in the midst of a mortgage crisis, and the St. Louis region is among the areas being hard hit with more foreclosures than the national average. But many people can be helped if they know where to turn for trusted information. In response, KETC/Channel 9 has launched Facing the Mortgage Crisis, a community initiative with the United Way of Greater St. Louis and numerous nonprofit organizations throughout our region to connect people with trusted information and free services. Find out more.

If you'd like to sign up to volunteer during emergencies in Missouri or southwestern Illinois, please visit www2.stl.unitedway.org/emergencyvolunteer.