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		<span class="entry-date">Posted on: August 31st, 2017  in <span class="meta-categories"><a href="http://alphasigmatau.org/news-events/category/news/" rel="category tag">News</a></span></span>
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								<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our thoughts are with those impacted by Hurricane Harvey and its continued aftermath, and with our Sisters and their loved ones in Texas and Louisiana. National Officers and Headquarters Staff have been in touch with several individual members. The Houston Alumnae Chapter is working to check in on Sisters in the area. At this time, we are uncertain of the total impact as the storm and its consequences continue.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The past few days have been tragic and the coming months will be difficult. But we take some solace in </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">yet another example of our sisterhood coming together locally to support one another. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Until more direct impact opportunities are known, we encourage you to support and share information about local charitable organizations that will assist with community support and rebuilding. If you are searching for a way to help, donations can be made to the </span><a href="https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Red Cross</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and the </span><a href="https://give.salvationarmyusa.org/site/Donation2?df_id=27651&amp;mfc_pref=T&amp;27651.donation=form1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Salvation Army</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Donations can also be made to our Women’s Wellness Initiative National Service Partner, </span><a href="https://dressforsuccess.org/news/hurricane-harvey/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dress for Success</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Dress for Success is dedicated to helping women in impacted areas over the long term, and will work to ensure that resources are directed to those most in need. <a href="https://dressforsuccess.org/news/hurricane-harvey/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">This link</a> will direct you to local donation options for the affiliates most impacted by these events.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you know of Sisters who need help, please contact Headquarters at </span><a href="mailto:headquarters@alphasigmatau.org"><span style="font-weight: 400;">headquarters@alphasigmatau.org</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. We will make every effort to connect them to Sisters in their area.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you have suggestions for other reputable charitable organizations Sisters can consider, please be encouraged to share them on social media.</span></p>
	
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