Volunteers, money, goods needed for storm victims
Want to help others affected by Hurricane Harvey? Here are some options:
American Red Cross needs volunteers to help at shelters for evacuees; call 800928-4271 or visit redcross.org/ volunteer. To make a $10 donation to the Red Cross, text the word REDCROSS to 90999.
Austin Community College and six other educational organizations have launched the Harvey HELP Fund, a crowd-sourced relief fund to aid the close to 500,000 college students impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Donate at GoFundMe. com/HarveyHELPStudents.
Austin Diaper Bank needs donations of baby and adult diapers, wipes and diaper cream to deliver to residents staying in Austin shelters as well as evacuees elsewhere in the state. For drop-off locations or to make a financial donation, visit austindiaperbank.org.
Austin Disaster Relief Network has set up a Hurricane Harvey relief fund at adrn.org/give to provide gift cards, supplies for evacuees, equipment, shelter, housing and rebuilding for families most impacted.
ADRN is also collecting donations of new undergarments and new socks (but please no other types of clothing), toiletries (shampoo, soap, toothpaste), new pillows and new blankets, cleanup supplies, utility knives, inflatable mattresses, hand sanitizer, baby formula and diapers. Donations may be dropped off between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday at Hope Family Thrift Store, 1122 E 51st St., Austin.
Or prepare a survivor welcome kit: Find a list of the items and drop off locations at adrn.org/disaster-relief/ survivordonationkits/.
Austin Ed Fund Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, coordinated by the Austin school district’s Project Help program, needs donations to provide school supplies, clothing and other support for displaced flood victims enrolling in Austin schools. Visit edbacker.com/c/hurricane-harvey-relief-fund.
Austin Humane Society, which is taking in animals from storm-affected areas, needs financial donations, foster homes for animals and other supplies listed on their website. Visit austinhumanesociety.org.
Austin Pets Alive needs financial donations and volunteers to foster dogs and cats as the facility continues to accept animals from storm-affected areas. Visit austinpetsalive.org.
Bastrop County Long Term Recovery Team accepts donations at bcltrt.org/donate to help residents recovering from natural and man-made disasters in Bastrop County.
Benefit shows featuring various musicians have been scheduled to raise money for Harvey relief. Find our up-to-date list at atxne. ws/2wKcnsC.
Bilingual volunteers are needed to provide translation for shelter evacuees; those with knowledge of medical terminology and Asian languages are particularly needed. Visit atxne.ws/2xAY1bs.
Central Texas Food Bank provides food to residents recovering from natural disasters and will be delivering food to storm-affected areas. Donate at centraltexasfoodbank.org.
Central Texas Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster is a coalition of nonprofits that need volunteers and donations to help those in need. Visit centraltxvoad.org for information.