“Our hearts are with the people across Texas and the Gulf Coast who continue to be affected by this horrific disaster and with the first responders who are working tirelessly to help those in need. The dark clouds hang not only over our skies, but over our hearts and minds. Our community is losing loved ones, many will be forced to rebuild their homes, and they and others are having the sense of home ripped away. The damage and heartbreak that continues to be caused by this hurricane will be found in the days, weeks, months, and years to come, but it will not break the bonds of our community. Almost immediately after the storm struck, the country witnessed people helping strangers to safety, helping them find a warm meal, and helping them find a sense of peace in the wake of a disaster. This is who we are as Texans and who we are as Americans, and it’s why we will recover.” - Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter Director Reggie James
It's important to note that rainfall is expected to continue to fall in affected, already flooding areas.
If you can help those being affected by this disaster with time, money, and/or resources, here's an aggregated list of helpful resources:
Sierra Club Fundraising
- Lone Star Chapter Fundraising
- Set up your own fundraising page at #HarveyHelp
The combined funds from direct donations through Chapter fundraising and money raised by individuals through #HarveyHelp pages will be aggregated into a fund that will be distributed 100% to frontline organization and community efforts working towards a just and equitable relief effort.
For more information on the values behind our fundraising, check out this blog by SC Lone Star Chapter Reggie James and Sierra Club Director of Strategic Partnerships Hop Hopkins.
Direct Donations to Local Organizations:
- Support Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services, also known as tejas (direct PayPal donation form here)
- Support Houston's homeless community by donating to The Way Home's Harvey relief efforts
- Support the Gulf Coast trans community by donating to a community disaster relief fund set up by the Transgender Foundation of America
- Texas Food Banks/Resources: San Antonio Food Bank, Galveston County Food Bank, Texas Diaper Bank
More resources:
- Houston Press article about Texas food banks
- Huffington Post article lists out organizations to donate your food, blood, money & time to hurricane victims
- Crowd-sourced interactive map tool for more info on local resources & aid, shelter and volunteer opportunities
- FAQ page on insurance claims put together by Texas Watch to "generally inform Texas property owners struggling in Harvey's wake."
We'll be updating this page continously as we get more information about what is needed, short-term and long-term.