EMPORIA -- Joyce Macklin, a single mother, was home the day a tornado went directly over her home.

The powerful winds tore off the roof, letting in rain that destroyed nearly everything she owned.

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At the time, Macklin, a ten-year employee of Beach Mold and Tool, was making improvements on her house so it would meet code and she could get insurance.

But the storm struck before the work was done, so the tornado damage wasn’t covered.

Her employer of 10 years, Beach Mold and Tool, co-workers and the community are helping rebuild her home.

Donation for the Joyce Macklin Relief Fund can be made to:  

Beach Mold and Tool
434-634-8810
Attention: Joey Simms, Human Resource Director

Or tax deductible donations can me made to:
Samaritan Helping Hands
c/o Joyce Macklin
405 N Main St
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-2905