[Mrs. Robinson]

The devastation created by Hurricane Harvey is beyond anything we could ever imagine.
As of today, it still isn't over as more rain is expected.

While prayers are fine, these people need help in the form of monetary donations.
Donations of money goes directly to help where needed. Donations of clothing, water, medical items, etc., require many people to disseminate the articles, which is time wasted when they could be performing a more needed function.

Please consider making a donation through one of the many charities, news stations, or to any bona fide organization that is collecting specifically for the victims of Hurricane Harvey.

Some of the possibilities for donating are:

The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross,

To make a $10 donation to the Red Cross, text the word HARVEY to 90999 and the money will be charged to your phone bill.

Donations to the Salvation Army can be made online, by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769) or texting STORM to 51555.

To make a tax-deductible gift, go to Ways to Give - Austin Disaster Relief Network and make a donation to the “Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund.”

The 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.

Animals are in need of desperate help, also.

You can donate directly online to The Humane Society of the United States:

Protect Animals | Give a Gift - The Humane Society of the United States

and/or

The SPCA of Texas -- Hurricane Harvey - SPCA of Texas

Avoid Being Scammed. Before giving money to an organization, do your research.
Charity Navigator, which identifies worthy charities, has a handy list of organizations that are responding in the aftermath of the storm.
For advice on avoiding fraudsters, check out tips from the Federal Trade Commission.

Any donation, however small, is a huge help!