If you don't already know, I'm from Beaumont, TX the town that's lost its water supply and had to have its hospital evacuated due to Hurricane Harvey. My mom and sister and her family still live there as do many of my friends. My family is doing well (they've had no flooding, and they have plenty of water for now), but they know of many friends and colleagues who've lost everything, so it's been emotionally draining for them.
If you're looking for ways to help Texans recover from the storm my sister has three suggestions that I thought I would pass on, since there are stories of unreliable organizations.
The Southeast Texas Food Bank - Leading the fight against hunger in Southeast Texas
Some Other Place was founded in 1968 by the local religious community to meet the unfulfilled emergency needs of the poor and "hurting" residents of the Beaumont community. When no one could help, they were told they had to go to some other place...thus, the name Some Other Place. It allows people to have somewhere to go when all else fails. All S.O.P. services are offered at no charge to the recipient.
The Texas Diaper Bank - working to meet the basic needs of vulnerable babies, children with disabilities and seniors. The organization’s mission of: to address the diaper gap and its impact on individuals in crisis has led the organization to provide a continuum of basic needs services combined with educational opportunities that strengthen a family’s self-reliance.
I heard that Beaumont was hit hard, and not getting a lot of attention. I hope your family and their broader community find the support they need.
Made a donation, would have been in your honor if there'd been an option on the web form -- thanks for providing such concrete and worthy suggestions for how to help.
Posted by: Shalom | September 06, 2017 at 05:49 PM