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Hurricane Harvey: How to help victims of the Texas storm
Source:
chron.com
- Aug 30, 2017
As Hurricane Harvey brings massive floods and destructive winds to Texas, victims are in need of relief and aid. Here are the organizations that are helping:
Local organizations:
George R. Brown Convention Center: The convention center, set up as a shelter for thousands of evacuees is no longer accepting donations. Instead, donations should be taken to the BBVA Compass Stadium, 2200 Texas Ave.
Nurses, behavioral therapists and wheelchairs are needed at the George R. Brown Convention Center and other shelters. Contact Maria Town, director of the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, at maria.town@houstontx.gov.
Houston Food Bank helps provide meals for hungry neighbors in emergencies and all year round. To donate to the food bank, click here
United Way of Greater Houston has set up a relief fund that people can donate to. The organization said its first priority is shelter and basic needs like food. The organization said it will also focus on long-term recovery efforts.
LGBTQ Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief Fund: Donations will help LGBTQ community members displaced by the story. The fund is managed by the Montrose Center. To donate to the relief fund, click here
Pets affected by Hurricane Harvey are being taken in by animal shelters across Texas, including the SPCA of Texas, Austin Pets Alive and the San Antonio Humane Society. The Houston Humane Society is also available, with limited staff. Habitat for Horses - Donate here
Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund: Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has set up this fund for tax-deductible flood relief monetary donations. It will be housed at the nonprofit Greater Houston Community Foundation. Click here
HISD Foundation: Help HISD students and families in need of storm relief. Click here
Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management: For donations call 1-800-924-5985. For volunteer opportunities call 281-656-1533 or visit volunteerhouston.org
Volunteer Houston: This volunteer-agency match program connects those interested in helping others to groups in need. Look here for ways to donate now, and ways to help in the cleanup that's sure to come. Visit volunteerhouston.org
The Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce has set up a donation fund to support African-American businesses affected by Hurricane Harvey. Check donations can be made payable to GHBC Foundation, 4828 Loop Central Drive, Suite 100, Houston, TX, 77081
MC-CARES, a partnership of Interfaith of The Woodlands and United Way, has announced five donation collection sites in Montgomery County. These Hubs are prepared to accept donations. The following items are most needed: baby food, baby formula, diapers, new undergarments, hygiene products, water, squeeze pouch fruit and vegetables, easy open canned fruit and vegetables, pasta and convenience meals, granola bars, toilet paper, paper towels, mops, brooms, garbage bags, towels, and blankets. The Hubs are as follows:
Central Montgomery County:
Crisis Assistance Center – 1022 McCall Ave. Conroe, TX 77301, Phone: 936-539-1096
Falcon Steel America – 3575 Pollok Dr., Conroe, TX 77303
South Montgomery County:
Interfaith of The Woodlands – 4242 Interfaith Way, The Woodlands, TX 77381, Phone: 281- 367-1230
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Parish – 7801 Bay Branch Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77382
East Montgomery County:
Mission Northeast – 22098 Loop 494 New Caney, TX 77357, Phone: 281-354-1200
The Montgomery County Food Bank will be accepting mass quantity food, personal care items and toiletries at: One Food for Life Way, Conroe, TX 77385 Phone: 936-539-6686 (GPS will recognize- 1 Prospect Point Conroe, TX 77385)
Monetary donations to help Montgomery County-wide flood recovery efforts can be directed to: United Way- 1600 Lake Front Circle Ste. 248, The Woodlands, TX 77380 Phone: 281-292-4155
Toyota Center: This shelter site set up only to take overflow from the George R. Brown Convention Center needs volunteers and donations of all kinds. Take goods to BBVA Compass Stadium.
Portlight Inclusive Disaster Strategies: This grass-roots agency helps families with disabilities. Click here.
Easter Seals Houston: The local chapter of this longtime organization provides services to people with disabilities and their families. Click here.
Texas Diaper Bank: This San Antonio-based group needs monetary donations and supplies. Click here.
Galveston County Food Bank: Monetary and food donations are needed at this Galveston County nonprofit. Click here.
Food Bank of the Golden Crescent: This food bank in Victoria needs donations of money and food. Click here.
Corpus Christi Food Bank: In this hard-hit city, food and monetary donations are needed. Click here.
Donors Choose: This online funding site helps teachers rebuild and restock their classrooms with books and other supplies. Click here.
Local religious organizations:
Jewish Family Service of Houston: This local nonprofit is accepting donations to handle immediate needs of those affected by Tropical Storm Harvey and its flooding. The group provides a variety of services, including mental health and support counseling. Click here
Jewish Federation of Greater Houston: This nonprofit provides a variety of services to the Houston community. Click here
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Disaster Recovery Fund - Click here
Casa Juan Diego Catholic Worker House shelter for immigrants: Food can be brought to 4818 Rose St. They also need adult diapers, especially medium pull-ups for the sick and injured, as well as underpads for beds, baby wipes and wipes for adults. Financial donations to assist those who have lost much in the flood and hurricane can be sent to P.O. Box 70113, Houston, TX 77270.
The Forge for Families, a Christian-based community organization, is a temporary American Red Cross shelter, housing more than 300 hurricane victims. They need food, new underwear for men and women, and baby supplies. Easy drop off at 3435 Dixie. Click here for more info about the group.
National/global organizations:
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