Tropical Storm Harvey is Puri for Rent (2025)turning out to be one of the most powerful storms to hit the U.S. since 2005, and you don't have to sit on the sidelines as it continues to inundate parts of Texas
SEE ALSO: Airbnb offers Hurricane Harvey evacuees free shelterThe Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other relief agencies are already taking stock of the situation to help with evacuations and rescue efforts in Texas. But if you're looking to pitch in sooner, here are some of the most reliable nonprofit organizations you can contribute to:
American Red Cross
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Donations can be made directly on the website redcross.com or you can also call 1-800-REDCROSS or text HARVEY to 90999 to make a minimum donation of $10.
It's also seeking blood donations.
Apple iTunes
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The tech giant has teamed with American Red Cross to accept donations via a link available on the iTunes online store. You can donate in increments of $5, $10, $25, $50, $100 or $200. Unfortunately, store credit can't be used.
GlobalGiving
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This crowdfunding site started The Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund and is looking to raise $2,000,000 to exclusively donate the funds to provide long-term relief to the storm's victims.
Texas Diaper Bank
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable This nonprofit is accepting donations to help with basic supplies and food for the youngest victims of Tropical Storm Harvey.
Americares
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Americares is raising funds to provide medical care to those affected by the storm. As of now, they have deployed emergency teams to assist with the relief efforts in Texas.
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is collecting funds to "provide physical, emotional, and spiritual care to survivors and relief workers." Donated dollars are spent to support the organizations disaster teams, which help with both relief efforts and clean-up.
Austin Pets Alive!
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Austin Pets Alive! is currently transporting pets out of shelters in affected areas. As of Saturday, Aug. 26, APA had transported over 235 animals into their shelters.
Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund
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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner established the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund after his office received a lot of inquiries, from both individuals and companies, about how they could help. The fund, which accepts donations for victims with a minimum of $10, is through the Greater Houston Community Foundation.
Ride-hailing company Lyft announced Tuesday that it would be donating $100,000 to the fund.
Save the Children
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Save the Children is helping children and families forced from their homes and into shelters by opening "child-friendly spaces." These spaces let children play and socialize while their parents can focus on the family's long-term needs. The first child-friendly space opened in San Antonio's Kazen Middle School on Tuesday, where hundreds are displaced. The organization plans to open more of these spaces later this week.
Jeanne-Aimee De Marrais, Save the Children’s senior director of U.S. emergencies leading the organization's response in Texas, said they're working as quickly as possible to help these children and families.
"We know from decades of experience that children are the most affected in the wake of emergencies and disasters, and often their needs fall through the cracks," De Marrais said in a statement.
Facebook / Center for Disaster Philanthropy
Facebook is matching up to $1 million raised through the social platform for the Center for Disaster Philanthropy's Hurricane Harvey Recovery Fund. The money will support local recovery and rebuilding efforts. You can donate either through the message that pops up on your news feed, or donate directly on the Center for Disaster Philanthropy's Facebook Page.
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Google announced a campaign to match donations up to $1 million to the American Red Cross. Donations go through Network for Good and then are distributed to the American Red Cross to help open shelters, offer aid, and distribute supplies to victims throughout affected areas. Google is covering the processing fees to make sure that 100 percent of your donation is used to help.
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Most of the organizations listed pledge to send along 100 percent of the donations for Harvey relief efforts.
However, if you're looking to donate elsewhere, Charity Navigator provides an A-to-Z guide to charities based on a 4-star rating system. It could be a useful tool for researching other nonprofits that best align with your intentions.
Due to the enormous damage Harvey has already caused, it looks like the recovery effort will be long one. In a statement to CNN, FEMA head Brock Long announced that the recovery work in the aftermath of the storm's epic disaster could take years.
"The disaster is going to be a landmark event," Long said.
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Remember, unless you can physically volunteer, it's best to donate cash, not things or assets, to relief agencies during a disaster of this scale. They know how to use the money better than you do.
UPDATE: Aug. 29, 2017, 4 p.m. EDT This post has been updated to include additional relief efforts and donation options.
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