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      <p>In recent news, we&#8217;ve heard about many organizations and individuals donating resources to support disaster relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane (and Tropical Storm) Harvey, which has caused <strong><a href="//www.bizjournals.com/triad/news/2017/08/28/harvey-s-extreme-rainfall-causes-catastrophic.html"><span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #ff9900;">massive flooding and destruction in the Houston, Texas area</span></a></strong>.</p>
<p>We are proud that our members have joined in the effort! WXII 12 News raised over $234,000 &#8212; including a $150,000 donation from the Reynolds American Inc. Foundation. BB&amp;T is donating $100,000 to the American Red Cross of Greater Houston with shipments of supplies to the area already under way.</p>
<p>Many other Chamber members and community leaders have donated and are donating to this relief effort and, from the bottom of our hearts, we say THANK YOU!</p>
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