12 Simple Efforts You Can Make To Help The Victims Of Harvey
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12 Simple Efforts You Can Make To Help The Victims Of Harvey

It only takes a little bit to make a HUGE difference.

Brittany Cangialosi
Sep 05, 2017
Jacksonville State University
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12 Simple Efforts You Can Make To Help The Victims Of Harvey
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Recently the people of Texas have been slammed by Hurricane Harvey, and there are estimated billions of dollars worth of damage. If you were wondering how can you can help the victims of this tropical disaster, I have compiled a list of sites and places where you can donate anything from money to units of blood to help these people.

Please remember this is NOT going to take days to rebuild these communities-- it is going to take months, and maybe even years to get these people back on their feet. PLEASE help in any way that you can.

1. Red Cross

The Red Cross has set up a simple way to donate $10 and that is by texting HARVEY to 90999. You can also visit redcross.org or call 1-800-REDCROSS.

2. United Way

Text UWFLOOD to 41444.

3. The Salvation Army

Donations to support The Salvation Army can be made at helpsalvationarmy.org or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY

4. Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund.

This has been set up by Houston's mayor and can be found here.

5. Houston Food Bank

Donate your time, money, or food to this bank. Their site can be found here.

6. Corpus Christi Food Bank

Donate money here.

7. Carter BloodCare

This helps cover hospitals in north, central, and east Texas. To donate you can call 877-571-1000 or text DONATE4LIFE 444-999.

8. Houston Humane Society

HELP THE ANIMALS!! Their site can be found here!

9. San Antonio Humane Society

HELP EVEN MORE ANIMALS!! Their site is here.

10. Texas Diaper Bank

Don't forget about the babies. Diapers can be dropped off in person or mailed to 5415 Bandera Road, Suite 504, San Antonio, TX 78238. Their site can also be found here.

11. Houston Texas YouCaring

Check out this YouCaring with a goal of $4 million dollars. Every little bit helps!

12. Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund

Donate money to help the cause! The link to donate can be found here.

If nothing else, please donate your prayers for these people and lift them up. Anything you can do is appreciated by these people, and will continue to be appreciated. Check out your local areas and see what people are doing to help out in your community. Be proactive in helping these people rebuild their lives-- every little bit matters!

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