The Broken Heart of America

Some call this Kentucky town “Heart of America” and it was recently named among America’s top places to live by Money Magazine. It’s home to many immigrants and refugees from across the world. Now, the Bowling Green community is picking up the pieces after the deadly tornado swept through the night. 

In the early morning hours of December 11, 2021, tornado alerts woke up the citizens of Bowling Green, Kentucky and the EF-3 tornado began barreling its way through Bowling Green neighborhoods. As the community now rallies around those who lost family members and loved ones, and whose homes were destroyed by the brutal winds, those who survived are still in shock but consider themselves lucky. 

Many families were displaced, and residents anxiously wondered where they go from here. The Brothers of Theta Alpha Alpha of Omega Psi Phi, Inc., acted swiftly in response to the aftermath of the tornado and placed boots on the ground. Bro. David Clement authorized his State Farm Insurance office as a drop-off location and accepted monetary donations through the chapter’s cashapp: $TAAQUES. 

The outpouring help from the community and the Brothers of Theta Alpha Alpha has been tremendous. Brothers John Potter, Theo Marks, James Brown, JaMarvin Durham, Omar Rogers, Steve Bell, Jimmy Welch, Curtis Johnson, Tay Sears, and Karstin Howard, joined forces with the community and provided water, toiletries, blankets, clothes, food and shelter for displaced families. There is an abundance of work left undone from this devasting tragedy. For now, the tight knit community will work together to pick up the pieces and mend the broken Heart of America!

The Brothers of Theta Alpha Alpha would like to thank everyone who has donated money and their time to uplift the community of Bowling Green, Kentucky. 

Written by: Brother Karstin Howard