HOW TO HELP WITH HURRICANE HARVEY
Our thoughts and prayers are with those in Texas affected by the devastation of Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath. Our NUCA of Texas and NUCA of North Texas friends need our support. Please consider donating to one of the following organizations which are helping with recovery and restoration efforts:
• American Red Cross- The organization has shelters open, and is shipping truckloads of supplies for distribution;
• Salvation Army- The Salvation Army is deploying 42 mobile kitchens- each of which can serve an average of 1,500 meals per day- to staging areas in Dallas and San Antonio. They ' ll also distribute supplies of water, cleanup kits, food, and shelter supplies;
• United Way- United Way of Greater Houston has established a Flood Relief Fund. Donations will be used to help with both immediate, basic needs and long-tern recovery services such as case management and minor home repairs;
• Houston Food Bank- Donations to the Houston Food Bank provide meals in emergencies and throughout the year.
• San Antonio Food Bank- The San Antonio Food Bank is collecting monetary donations, along with nonperishable goods and supplies like water, baby food, diapers, flashlights, and new batteries;
• Feeding Texas and local food banks- Feeding Texas is coordinating with partner agencies to provide donation coordination and distribution of food to the public;
• Houston SPCA and SPCA of Texas- These organizations conduct rescues of pets and farm animals, and provide equipment and shelter in emergencies; and
• Humane Society of Louisiana- The Humane Society of Louisiana rescues animals from shelters in the hurricane ' s path or at risk of flooding.
16 DITCHMEN • SEPTEMBER 2017