houston is my home. sending love to texas
Harvey has dropped 11 trillion gallons of water of Texas so far, forced 5,500 people into shelters, necessitated 2,000 water rescues, and left at least five people dead. And, on top of all that, rains are expected to continue throughout the week, further aggravating this unprecedented disaster.
This is where you come in.
There are plenty of ways you can donate, volunteer, and otherwise provide relief to those in need. We’ve listed a bunch below, but you should feel free to reblog and add your own suggestions. We all need each other right now.
Here’s a list of local food banks that could use your help.
The mayor of Houston has put together a Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund through the Greater Houston Community Foundation.
You can provide essential relief to the young, the elderly, and the disabled through donations to the Texas Diaper Bank.
SBP is “dedicated to shrinking the time between disaster and recovery.” Click through for some examples of what your donation can pay for.
Don’t forget about the animals that have been displaced. The San Antonio Humane Society is here for them.
Beyond donations, FEMA is actively seeking volunteers, stating that the scope of the disaster is greater than the government can handle. If you have space for refugees, you can offer that space for free through Airbnb. And if you have a boat, you can help the Houston Police in their water rescue efforts. Just call 713-881-3100.
Love you, Texas. Love you, Tumblr.