Area businesses are doing their part to aid the victims of the tornados and floods in our communities. The following is a list of Hoosier companies that are stepping up and giving back to their neighbors. Follow their lead and take advantage of these opportunities to contribute to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund for Indiana Tornados and Floods:

• The Bluebird will be holding a benefit concert for American Red Cross and flood victims on the evening of Thursday, June 26.
• College Mall will be collecting donations for flood victims until July 4. Donations can be made at the mall's administrative office.
• Noodles & Company is currently collecting donations and will donate 15% of their July 11th sales to the ARC.
• Tutto Bene is currently collecting donations for the flood disaster relief effort at their restaurant, 213 S. Rogers Street.
• Valley Chevrolet Pontiac in Spencer is donating $100 for every car sold until June 22nd.
• Best Buy - collecting donations for the National American Red Cross until July 15th
• Employment Plus - Collecting donations for flood victims and The Red Cross in all business locations, and is holding a garage sale on July 12th from 8 am - 1 pm at their Liberty Drive location

All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. You can help the victims of thousands of disasters across the country each year, disasters like the Indiana Tornadoes and Floods, by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, which enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to victims of disaster. The American Red Cross honors donor intent. If you wish to designate your donation to a specific disaster, please do so at the time of your donation. Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to the American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis at 441 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-3388 or to your local Monroe Red Cross chapter,411 E. 7th Street, Bloomington, IN 47408 . Contributions can also be made by calling (812) 332-7292 or by visiting www.monroe-redcross.org to make an online gift.