There are some really great, local organizations in the state of Texas who are working around the clock to help the citizens of Houston and surrounding areas. Often, donating to a local non-profit organization with boots on the ground, assists in making sure residents get what they need faster. Here are a few home-grown businesses and non-profits that are putting in work in the Houston area.
Trusted World
Drop off items at Trusted World’s donation center at 15660 North Dallas Parkway (north of Arapaho Road), Dallas, from 3 to 8 p.m. daily through Sept. 1. Items needed include toiletries, feminine hygiene products, diapers, baby food, baby wipes and nonperishable food. The only clothing items that are needed at this time are packs of underwear and socks. Check the Trusted World Facebookpageor the city’s 211 phone line for the latest information.
You Caring
This is a fund-raising page set up by J. J. Watt of the Houston Texans with a goal of $1 million. By 9:30 p.m. Monday it had raised more than $900,000.
Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund
Mayor Sylvester Turner has established the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund that will accept tax deductible flood relief donations for victims that have been affected by the recent floods. The fund will be housed at the Greater Houston Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity.
The Food Bank of Corpus Christi
Along with the Houston Food bank are currently accepting donations.
Carter Blood Care
In association with hospitals in north, central and east Texas. To donate, call 877-571-1000 or text DONATE4LIFE to 444-999.
Texas Diaper Bank
in San Antonio is asking for diapers and wipes, which can be dropped off in person or mailed to 5415 Bandera Road, Suite 504, San Antonio, Tex., 78238.
AirBNB
If you are seeking urgent accomodations or offering your place as a space for refuge, All service fees are waived for those affected by the disaster and checking in between August 23, 2017 and September 25, 2017.
Global Givings
Hurricane Harvey has caused widespread, catastrophic flooding and damage in Texas and along the Gulf Coast. This fund will provide relief to survivors in the form of emergency supplies like food, water, and medicine in addition to longer-term recovery assistance to help residents recover and rebuild. All donations to this fund will exclusively support relief and recovery efforts from this storm.
Animals
Houston Humane Society
Houston Humane Society is operating with a limited crew. They are working at a limited capacity and many of their employees and volunteers have been affected by the storm. Their first priority is to the animals that are currently in their care. Crews will be on hand to medicate, clean, feed, exercise, and care for the hundreds of animals seeking shelter at their facility. They are able to offer assistance to the general public on a case-by-case basis. If you have a medical emergency, please visit the nearest emergency clinic.
San Antonio Humane Society
If you are displaced at the AT&T Center (1 AT&T Center Parkway, SA, TX 78219), please take your pet/s to 200 Gembler Road, SA, TX 78219, where Animal Care Services can assist you. For those not residing or planning to reside at the AT&T Center, please bring your pet/s to the SAHS (4804 Fredericksburg Road, SA, TX 78229) for temporary emergency assistance. We will ask for current rabies vaccination records, if that isn’t available, we will provide a FREE rabies vaccination and Bordetella vaccination. If your pet shows any signs of aggression or has a contagious illness that could affect our SAHS pets, we unfortunately will not be able to house them here. If you have any questions, please call (210) 226-7461 or (210) 518-9742.
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