How to help Harvey victims

There are several ways for Oklahomans to help people in Texas affected by Hurricane Harvey.

General aid

• Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund is an initiative of Houston’s mayor, administered by the Greater Houston Community Foundation. To donate, visit: ghcf.org/ hurricane-relief

• United Way of Greater Houston — To give to the United Way Flood Relief Fund, visit unitedwayhouston.org/flood or text UWFLOOD to 41444.

• Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief is on the ground helping in Texas and raising funds to help people affected. For more information, go to www.OKDisasterHelp. org.

Help for people who are disabled, and babies

• Portlight Inclusive Disaster Strategies: 800626-4959

• Texas Diaper Bank — Provides diapers to individuals with incontinence and for children: www.texasdiaperbank. org

Pets

• Humane Society of the United States: 866720-2676

• Houston Humane Society: www.houstonhumane.org

• San Antonio Humane Society: sahumane.org

Shelter

• Habitat for Humanity: Call 1-800-HABITAT (800-422-4828) or 1-229924-6935 to inquire about a specific donation by phone.

National groups

• The Salvation Army’s disaster relief program: To donate online: www. helpsalvationarmy.org; by mail: The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 1959, Atlanta, GA 30301. Designate “Hurricane Harvey” on all checks; by phone: 800-SALARMY (2769); by text: text STORM to 51555 to receive a donation link for easy mobile giving.

• American Red Cross — To donate by phone or to get assistance with your donation, please contact us at 800-HELP NOW (7669). You also can text HARVEY to 90999 to donate $10.

• Catholic Relief Service: www.crs.org or 888-2777575

• Direct Relief & Direct Relief Foundation — A medical charity equipping Texas clinics: www.directrelief.org or 805-9644767

•Formorevettednational relief organizations, visit www.charitywatch.org or NewsOK.com.