HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 27: In this handout provided by the Army National Guard, A Texas National Guardsman carries a resident from her flooded home following Hurricane Harvey August 27, 2017 in Houston, Texas. Harvey, which made landfall north of Corpus Christi late Friday evening, is expected to dump upwards to 40 inches of rain in areas of Texas over the next couple of days. (Photo by Lt. Zachary West/Army National Guard via Getty Images)
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As images and stories of the devastation from Harvey continue to reach us from Southeast Texas, it’s hard not to feel a little bit helpless knowing our fellow Americans are suffering. Since most of us aren’t in a position to assist with rescue efforts directly, the next best thing is to give what we can to the organizations that exist to provide aid in times like these.
Clark says that if you want to make sure your money is going to the right places, you should donate to the Salvation Army, Red Cross, or — if you want to donate directly to the people of Houston — the United Way of Houston.
Online: Click here
By text: Text STORM to 51555
By mail:
The Salvation Army
PO BOX 1959
Atlanta, GA 30301
(Please designate Hurricane Harvey on all checks.)
By phone: Call 1-800-SAL-ARMY
Get updates on Salvation Army relief efforts here.
Online: Click here
By text: Text HARVEY to 90999 to make a $10 donation
By mail:
Print this donation form and mail to:
American Red Cross
PO Box 37839
Boone, IA 50037-0839
By phone: Call 1-800-HELP-NOW
Online: Click here
By text: Text UWFLOOD to 41444
By mail:
United Way of Houston
50 Waugh Drive
Houston, Texas 77007
713-685-2300
By phone: Call 713-685-2100
Slate also has rounded up some organizations in the Houston are that are in need of help, and instructions on how to donate to them.
Read more: Helping Texas storm victims: Make sure you know where your donation is going
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This post was last modified on August 30, 2017 1:15 pm
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