[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!

[Schaumburger]

Originally Posted by 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!

Thank you for posting this information.

[NotGolfer]

Thank you for posting! But along with this be careful of where you donate. Some are "for profit" and a very small percentage goes where it's truly needed. You'd think "Red Cross" would be wonderful but only 10% of the $$$ goes to the sources in need.

Originally Posted by NotGolfer

Thank you for posting! But along with this be careful of where you donate. Some are "for profit" and a very small percentage goes where it's truly needed. You'd think "Red Cross" would be wonderful but only 10% of the $$$ goes to the sources in need.

Don't know where you got this information but the agencies that rate charities state that 90% of the funds goes to the resources in need.

Charity Navigator - Rating for American Red Cross

[Mrs. Robinson]

Originally Posted by NotGolfer

Thank you for posting! But along with this be careful of where you donate. Some are "for profit" and a very small percentage goes where it's truly needed. You'd think "Red Cross" would be wonderful but only 10% of the $$$ goes to the sources in need.

Originally Posted by fw102807

Don't know where you got this information but the agencies that rate charities state that 90% of the funds goes to the resources in need.

Charity Navigator - Rating for American Red Cross

Personally, I do not donate to the Red Cross, but I mentioned them because they do work all over the world. I did not go to Charity Navigator because my post was specific to Hurricane Harvey, not to the Red Cross everywhere.

Obviously, many people donate to the Red Cross. I mentioned them along with a few others. There are still many charities that are helping out in Texas and anyone who donates should do their own study but to keep in mind what Charity Navigator posts is not significant to donating to this one specific cause.

[bagboy]

A donation to the The American Red Cross can be specific to Hurricane Harvey.

Originally Posted by Mrs. Robinson

Personally, I do not donate to the Red Cross, but I mentioned them because they do work all over the world. I did not go to Charity Navigator because my post was specific to Hurricane Harvey, not to the Red Cross everywhere.

Obviously, many people donate to the Red Cross. I mentioned them along with a few others. There are still many charities that are helping out in Texas and anyone who donates should do their own study but to keep in mind what Charity Navigator posts is not significant to donating to this one specific cause.

Not sure you understood my post. According to this site 90% of the funds do benefit the cause. Red Cross is a very highly regarded organization.

[rexxfan]

Originally Posted by fw102807

Not sure you understood my post. According to this site 90% of the funds do benefit the cause. Red Cross is a very highly regarded organization.

If you want 100% of your donation to go to a specific cause, look into donating at www.mercuryone.org.
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Bob C

[Mrs. Robinson]

Originally Posted by fw102807

Not sure you understood my post. According to this site 90% of the funds do benefit the cause. Red Cross is a very highly regarded organization.

You are correct; I did misunderstand your post.
When I checked The Red Cross I saw that 90% figure and was even more confused about what you meant.

I said nothing because I didn't want to get into a P---ing contest.
Glad it didn't work out that way!
Thanks for the correction.

[Taltarzac725]

The news stations have been showing work done by the Red Cross in the Houston area. One Blood is also pitching in this area with collecting donations of whole blood, platelets, plasma, and red blood cells. The blood banks or other collection agencies are obviously not operating during this flood.

I hope that people in Houston had flood insurance in addition to hurricane insurance. Many Texans without flood insurance as Harvey keeps hammering Gulf Coast - ABC News

[Bradley]

Mrs. Robinson...Thank you for your wonderful post, and thank you all for your donations and prayers for all of the people in S/E Texas. We are native Texans and from Houston. Our son and daughter in law are Houston Police Officers. They have been working 12 hour shifts with only 4 hour rest periods at the stations since this storm began. We ask for your prayers for all of the first responders and volunteers in Houston and South Texas, especially for the family of Sgt Steve Perez who lost his life serving the great city he loved.

[Villageswimmer]

Houston Food Bank
525 Portwall Street
Houston TX. 77029
Or google and use credit card.
I've done a lot of research. Highly rated. Very low overhead. It's easy to find charity ratings online.

[rivaridger1]

The food banks in general are extremely efficient charities. The Food Bank of Corpus Christi is another good choice.

[slipcovers]

I received an email yesterday from Choice Hotel reward asking me to donate my points. I did donate all, and they would match. Very easy to do, one click after log in.

[lyndastahl]

Does anyone know if anyone from are area would be going down to Texas to help