How to help in Houston

[billvon 3,107]

In case anyone is looking for where to contribute -

My company has set up a matching fund for people who contribute to Harvey relief efforts, so I did a little research on which charities/organizations out there make the most sense.

Red Cross is the obvious choice, and I still think they do good work, but with the recent scandals over so little of the money actually getting to the people who need it they aren't my first choice any more. https://www.redcross.org/donate/hurricane-harvey?campname=Harvey&campmedium=aspot

The one I ended up going with was the Greater Houston Community Foundation, a charity set up by the mayor and one of Houston's judges. You can contribute here: https://ghcf.org/hurricane-relief/

Some other ones I think are good options if people prefer:

Americares - emergency health services https://secure.americares.org/site/Donation2?df_id=22188&mfc_pref=T&22188.donation=form1&_ga=2.123630979.907647550.1504017848-849327225.1503959485

Center for Disaster Philanthropy - medium and long term rebuilding http://disasterphilanthropy.org/

Feeding Texas - food bank support https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/harvey-food-relief

Global Giving - local relief and funding https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/hurricane-harvey-relief-fund/

Save the Children - family oriented relief and support https://secure.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.9534757/k.CB79/Hurricane_Harvey_Relief_Fund/apps/ka/sd/donor.asp

There is also apparently a big need for blood, since the need for blood has picked up a little (not a lot fortunately) but all the donor centers in Houston are closed. Red Cross is again an option, but most cities have local blood banks that perform a similar service (and blood is very portable.)

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[oldwomanc6 60]

Thank you for the links.
My prayers and thoughts go with those affected.

lisa
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[wmw999 2,584]

The Houston Food Bank is another; it's extremely well managed and uses both money and volunteer efforts well.

Wendy P.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)