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 .
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