DETROIT – The remnants of Hurricane Harvey are continuing to pour over Houston, and thousands of people have been forced from their homes.
Many people have lost everything they own and have no place to go, but 1,300 miles away in Metro Detroit, people want to help.
Local 4 has teamed up with the American Red Cross to give Metro Detroit residents a way to help the victims in Texas.
Anyone who would like to contribute can call the Help 4 Houston phone booth at 313-298-WDIV.
The phones have been ringing off the hook as Metro Detroiters make generous donations. Donations are being turned into whatever is needed to help the victims in Texas.
DONATE ONLINE: RedCross.org/donate
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Other national organizations you can donate to:
Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services
The Salvation Army is taking donations to provide physical, emotional and spiritual care to survivors and relief workers. Donors can call 1-800-SAL-ARMY to help or text STORM to 51555.
The National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD)
FEMA is referring people to NVOAD, a coalition of the major voluntary organizations in the U.S. that have prioritized disaster-related work.
AmeriCares
AmeriCares takes medicine and supplies to survivors.
Local organizations you can donate to:
Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund
The fund will be housed at the Greater Houston Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity.
Houston Food Bank
The food bank is currently seeking donations.
Houston Humane Society
Thinking about the animals affected by the tragedy, the local Humane Society is in need of help.
The United Way
This is the local, Houston chapter. Funds will be used not only for immediate needs, but long-term services as well.
You can visit their site or donate via text at 414-44. Just text ‘UWFLOOD’.
Texas Diaper Bank
This location is set up in San Antonio and is asking for diapers and wipes. They can be dropped off or mailed to 5415 Bandera Road, Suite 504, San Antonio, Tex., 78238.