Here are organizations that reliable sources have vouched for as safe for receiving donations for Hurricane Harvey victim relief. Providers of other types of help are listed too. I’ll continue adding to this list as I find more outlets.
Safe Organizations for Financial Donations
- The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation recommends the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund of the Greater Houston Community Foundation
- National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster lists trusted organizations for making donations
Providers of other kinds of help
- To find family & friends or to register yourself as safe, visit the American Red Cross Safe & Well site
- To report a missing child, contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children 1-866-908-9570
- Get help for emotional distress from the storm at Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990. Or text TalkWithUs to 66746
Safety Tips
- From the US CDC: The initial damage caused by a flood is not the only risk. Standing flood waters can also spread infectious diseases, bring chemical hazards and cause injuries. Learn more about staying safe following a flood http://bit.ly/2mphfia