AUSTIN, TX. – Besides the fabulous work of the Austin Disaster Relief Network there are a wide variety of ways that you can give financially or help those who have been affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Sadly, the destruction from Hurricane Harvey is only just beginning because the historic category 4 storm dumped one years-worth of water on the Texas Coast in just 48 hours and the result has been epic flooding.
The good news is that The American Red Cross was immediately on the scene helping flood victims and the first way anyone can donate to disaster relief efforts in Houston and the surrounding area is by texting HARVEY to 90999 because they will then be able to make a quick $10 donation to the American Red Cross.
Beware Hurricane Harvey Scams
As with any disaster it’s not uncommon for scammers to come out of the woodwork because they use disasters to make a quick buck.
Never give your credit card number to anyone over the phone and if you make a payment online to a disaster relief organization make sure that it’s to a credible organization like the Red Cross or via a secure website.
Where To Give
Besides the Red Cross, there are a wide variety of other ways that you can give to help others after Hurricane Harvey:
DONATE TO FOOD BANKS:
Houston Food Bank
Galveston Food Bank
Food Bank of the Golden Crescent
Corpus Christi Food Bank
Southeast Texas Food Bank
Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley
Brazos Valley Food Bank
Central Texas Food Bank
San Antonio Food Bank
DONATE BLOOD:
We Are Blood
DONATE TO HOMELESS SHELTERS:
The Houston Coalition for the Homeless
DONATE TO ANIMAL SHELTERS:
(Austin animal organizations are being inundated with pet transfers and supply requests from Houston and surrounding affected areas. Donate to help these shelters with the associated costs)
The SPCA of Texas
Austin Pets Alive!
Best Friends
DONATE TO FAMILIES:
The Driscoll Children's Hospital
Texas Diaper Bank
LODGING ACCOMMODATIONS:
Trusted World
Global Giving
Airbnb
MORE ORGANIZATIONS TO DONATE OR VOLUNTEER:
The Salvation Army
Austin Disaster Relief
Starlite Vapor Hurricane Harvey Relief Drive
Operation Blessing International
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