Artists uniting in Morgantown to raise money for West Virginia flood victims
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — In February earlier this year, severe flood waters washed through 13 counties in southern West Virginia, killing three in the state and causing widespread damage in West Virginia, Kentucky and Virginia.
Although that flooding is now three months past, many residents are still looking for the aid they need to get back on their feet. To help with that, 123 Pleasant Street and 100 Days in Appalachia will be hosting a collection of photographers, poets and musicians on Wednesday to raise money and supplies for flood victims in southern West Virginia at the 'Find Me Here Forever' fundraiser in Morgantown.
When: May 21 at 7 p.m.
Where: 123 Pleasant Street in Morgantown, W.Va.
The event will prominently feature a gallery from Appalachian photographer Sydnei Tatum, who has spent recent months photographing the aftermath of the floods in southern West Virginia and the surrounding area.
'Hell or High Water: S.WVa Three Weeks After The Flood,' a documentary focusing on the flood and how it impacted residents, will also be shown during the event.
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Although admission is free, any donations of money or relief supplies will get you a CD copy of the 'Find Me Here Forever' flood relief album. The album is comprised of 11 tracks written and performed by Appalachian artists and recorded live at 123 Pleasant Street.
For a list of requested donation items or for details on how you can volunteer to help flood victims, you can view the post for the event on Instagram.
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