Refugee families in Iowa homeless after derecho

Local news station KCCI of Des Moines, Iowa, reports that hundreds of refugee families in eastern Iowa are homeless after a recent derecho.

“Cedar Rapids remains one of the worst-damaged Iowa cities in need of recovery. It’s a need felt especially by refugees and immigrant families,” writes KCCI’s Kayla James in a story posted online.

Local resident Nancy Mwirotsi is leading an effort to help the refugees. Mwirotsi and several others “have made continuous trips from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids. They’ve brought food, clothing and any other supplies they could get,” James reported.

To donate to Mwirotsi’s effort, click here.