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This post is labeled Twenty Five due to the twenty five photos of my favorite jumpsuit, which is not in anyway related to Hurricane Harvey to keep my mind off of what we are currently experiencing here in Houston. Also labeled Twenty Five for the 25 links for a quick Hurricane Harvey guide and ways you can currently help my city at this time. Scroll up for pictures, scroll down to help, or for links that you may need at this time.
So what does a jumpsuit have to do with Hurricane Harvey? Nothing, absolutely nothing. Except for the fact that I am trapped in while it is flooding outside and we can not leave our home. We are up high, dry - have food and water and compared to my other Houstonians, quite lucky and blessed and not one thing to complain about while being trapped inside for the past 4 days while it is still pouring rain outside. Desperate to get my mind off of what I'm seeing on the news around my city I focus on my favorite jumpsuit.
And I feel completely helpless sitting inside, waiting.
I want to be out rescuing animals, and lending a helping hand or donating items that other's need around the city. So instead, I compiled a list of how to help, incase you are in the same exact situation as me.
How to help this week in Houston:
We are surrounded with devastation in the city I grew up in, and now more than ever our fellow Houstonians need us. I have always volunteered with local animal shelters in Houston and will always support our local shelters with a helping hand during times like this - so first and foremost I will add links to our animal shelters taking donations and adding what donations they may be seeking for their shelters. Our city is suffering from Hurricane Harvey with mass flooding; How beautiful is it to see how much Houstonians have stepped up to help each other out, also our neighbors that have come into the city to help us? I am praying for Texas, and adding additional content to this blog post to help guide others to various ways to help Houston, and surrounding areas in south Texas.
“Texas, I love you. #HoustonStrong.” -Ellen Degeneres
I would like to say, first and foremost, that if you have become separated from your furry family member to check with all Houston animal shelters first.
Consider checking in with the animal shelters below, not all are listed in the Houston area, but this may be a good start! Also consider volunteering, fostering, or donating to the shelters/non-profits below. Please note, that I have not listed every shelter in the south Texas region, but there are plenty of others in the south Texas region that truly need your help at this time. Please research your local shelters.
1. The Houston SPCA
"Due to expected impact from Hurricane Harvey we are temporarily suspending program services until further notice including appointments, adoptions, education and client care. Rescues, investigations and care of our animals will continue. Please call 713-869-7722 for assistance."
The Houston SPCA has a Wish List posted online of items that they need at their shelter - which is always posted online for their animal shelter but truly needed even more so, at this time. If you are in the Houston area and would be willing to temporarily home an animal from the Houston SPCA you can sign up to be a foster parent here.
View more on their instagram feed of how the Houston SPCA is helping animals during Hurricane Harvey.
2. SPCA of Texas (different than the SPCA listed above)
The SPCA of Texas is providing disaster relief to animals affected by Hurricane Harvey. You can donate to them directly here or donate supplies via their Amazon In-Kind supplies here. If you would like to go a step further and foster, for anyone located in the North Texas area to help animals that are in the shelter that need a temporary place to stay you can sign up here.
3. Houston Humane Society
4. BARC | HOUSTON
5. K-9 Angels Rescue
6. Friends For Life
7. Austin Pets Alive!
8. Bryan Animal Center
South Texas Animal Shelters + Animal Control
There are too many south Texas animal shelters, and animal control centers spanning across south Texas and many of them need our help. If you have a local animal shelter that is needing help, and needing eyes to come across an announcement for donations, dog food, and other monetary items please leave a comment on this blog post.
9. Wharton Animal Control
This animal shelter is in desperate need of help. The shelter has been displaced due to flooding. They are in desperate need of fosters, and other help for this shelter. Here is the link to their to Facebook Page. Seeking donations, and help from anyone that can provide help for the animals at their shelter.
10. Airbnb, Urgent Accomodations
The most beautiful thing is happening right now, people across Texas are offering spaces in non-flood zone areas for evacuees escaping flood zones from Hurricane Harvey - for free, and out of the goodness of their hearts. You can participate by offering a free room, or free space -- or you can find a space, should you need urgent accommodations. This is Texas, y'all. The best way I can describe it - we open our homes, and our hearts to one-another. I am so proud of my state. "All fees are waived for those affected by the disaster and checking in between August 23, 2017 and September 25, 2017." -Airbnb
11. Houston Food Bank
Gwyneth Paltrow posted earlier on her instagram, "Houston, we will do what we can from far away, but please know you are in our prayers (just donated). She quoted beside a shot of the Houston Food Bank. You can donate to the Houston Food Bank as well, here. They do wonderful things for our city, especially during this time. Really cool to see people all over the country helping our home.
12. 13 Places of Shelter, Houston
News station ABC13 listed 13 places for safe shelter around the Houston area for those affected by Hurricane Harvey. You can find them here.
13. Gallery Furniture, Shelter
6006 North Freeway
Houston, TX 77076
Read more here.
14. Houston George R. Brown Convention Center, Shelter
The Houston George R. Brown Convention Center, Emergency Center is also providing shelter for local Houstonians whom have had to evacuate their homes. Pets are welcome and WILL be placed with their owners. Parking is free in parking garages Tundra, Avenida South and Avenida North garages. If you are looking to drop off donations, please drop off donations behind George R. Brown at Hall B, they are in desperate need of the following:
Towels, hand sanitizer, bottled water, comfort kits (shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste), socks, blankets, diapers, baby formula, pillows, etc. You can read the list in its entirety here.
15. The American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is helping with Hurricane Harvey, you can text HARVEY to 90999 to make a $10 donation. You can also visit their website here.
16. Texas Patches by Adam Grason
During this time it is beautiful to see how everyone around the USA is pulling together to support Texas. I came across this image tonight from @adamgrason that I follow on Instagram. I love Disney, and unique designs. Together with @thedispatchco and @themermaidharp their beautiful Disney inspired designs are raising funds for Texas for those affected by Hurricane Harvey. I may have to get one of these to keep a momento that no matter what we are going through in Houston - we are all here together, pulling through. I love the sunshine, Disney/Mickey Mouse, and heart on the shape of Texas - all of my favorite things that make me incredibly happy, something good to think about while my family and I are trapped in the flooding.
17. JJ Watt Flood Relief Fund
You can donate to JJ Watt's Flood Relief Fund here. The fund has already surpassed $1M in funds, which is absolutely incredible. Thank you for caring for our city as much as you do, JJ!
18. Feeding Texas
A complete list of Texas Food Banks for Hurricane Harvey to donate to here.
19. Texas Diaper Bank
I have only just become familiar with Texas Diaper Bank during Hurricane Harvey; Texas Diaper Bank donates diapers to babies and seniors. I am unsure if you can only donate via online, or if you can donate actual packaged diapers as well? Here is their website.
20. Map of Flooded Streets, via the Houston Chronicle
The Houston Chronicle compiled a map of flooded streets. This is incredibly useful if you are seeking to get out of your home in Houston to either drop off donations, or seek shelter elsewhere. Incredibly useful to see if it is safe to evacuate, and what routes to take.
21. Texas Hurricane Center
For additional information the Texas Hurricane Center is a useful tool, from the office of Texas Governor, Gregg Abbott.
22. Boats Needed for Rescues
The announcement went out two days ago from the Harris County Sheriff's Office via Twitter looking for anyone available that can help assist with "high-water, safe boat or vehicle please coordinate with the @hcfmo 713-881-3100 Call to help with rescues." (Posted from August 27, via Twitter). The announcement was posted here.
23. The Companies Donating to Hurricane Harvey
It just warmed my heart to read about these companies donating so much, to helping to fund relief efforts for Hurricane Harvey. While you shop on Amazon, you can opt to donate to the Red Cross through Amazon for a Hurricane Harvey relief fund.
24. Texas Forever Tees, Magnolia Market
I have loved browsing Magnolia Market and just noticed on their site that the Texas Forever Tee proceeds (ALL proceeds, 100%) go to Hurricane Harvey disaster relief efforts. You can purchase yours here.
25. Last but not least, Loved seeing all of the love for Texas!
Saved the best for last.
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