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        <p>As recovery efforts begin in Houston and surrounding areas in Texas, devastation from Hurricane Harvey has prompted an outpouring of support from around the country.</p>
<p>There are&nbsp;<a href="http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2017/08/hurricane_harvey_recovery_how.html">numerous ways to help victims of Hurricane Harvey.</a> Here are some things to do: </p>
<p><strong>Money is the most-needed item <br></strong></p>
<p>Money is the most-needed item among recovery groups. You want to make sure the organization you are donating to is legitimate and that the money you donate will go to help those in need. <a href="http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2017/08/hurricane_harvey_scams_how_to.html">There are tips on avoiding being scammed here.</a></p>
<p>Red Cross is just one of the organizations accepting donations for Harvey victims. <a href="https://go.crowdrise.com/donate/project/arc-hurricane-harvey-relief/americanredcross?scode=RSG00000E017&amp;utm_campaign=Harvey&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw557NBRC9ARIsAHJvVVOuUs039DGadUBwjCNB_2ctt8cPVadXQdGJS-b8YQJlbh5lDxoorTkaAtSGEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;dclid=CMy326nkgdYCFc8UgQodfgIFTg">You can donate online here. </a></p>
<p>You can also help Hurricane Harvey victims by texting HARVEY to 90999 to give $10 to the Red Cross.</p>
<p>You can see an updated list of organizations <a href="http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2017/08/hurricane_harvey_2017_how_to_h.html">accepting monetary donations here.</a></p>
<p>You can also&nbsp;<a href="https://txvoad.communityos.org/cms/node/104">visit the Texas Voluntary Organization Active in Disaster website</a> for a list of vetted disaster relief organizations.&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2017/08/28/helping-out-after-hurricane-harvey-where-what-how-to-donate/#15fa3ef83c79">Go here to see even more organizations accepting donations for Harvey.</a></p>
<p><strong>Online wish lists</strong></p>
<p>One easy way to donate to Harvey victims is to do so through an online wish list. The Red Cross; The SPCA of Texas/Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center; Animal Defense League of Texas; Refugee Services of Texas-Houston; Texas Diaper Bank; and Junior League of New Orleans Diaper Bank are among the organizations with online wish lists on Amazon. <a href="https://www.today.com/parents/how-help-hurricane-harvey-relief-shopping-online-t115647">You can find out more here.</a></p>
<p><strong>Alabama donations</strong></p>
<p>There are numerous places in Alabama accepting donations of supplies and money. <a href="http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2017/08/hurricane_harvey_alabama_relie.html">You can see an updated list here. </a></p>
<p><strong>What's needed in Texas?</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2017/08/28/hurricane-harvey-relief-efforts-how-help/">The Texas Tribune </a>has been keeping a list of items needed. Here are some of those:</p>
<p>Harris County Sheriff's Office put a call out for those with boats or safe high-water vehicles. Call 713-881-3100 to help.</p>
<p>The city of Port Arthur is also seeking boats to assist with rescues.</p>
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<li>Food banks are asking for nonperishable staples and cleaning supplies. You can see a list of food banks <a href="http://www.houstonpress.com/restaurants/texas-food-banks-mobilize-for-hurricane-harvey-how-you-can-help-9735249">here</a>.</li>
<li>Make a cash or diaper donation to the&nbsp;<a href="https://texasdiaperbank.networkforgood.com/projects/33717-change-a-life">Texas Diaper Bank</a>, which is providing emergency diaper kits to displaced families. The <a href="http://www.austindiapers.org">Austin Diaper Bank</a> is also accepting cash or diaper donations to distribute to Harvey victims.</li>
<li><a href="http://texasagriculture.gov/">The&nbsp;</a><a href="http://texasagriculture.gov/">State of Texas Agriculture Relief fund</a>, or STAR fund, is collecting private dollars to help Texas farmers and ranchers.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.teachersoftomorrow.org/texas-teachers-adopt-texas-classroom">Teachers of Tomorrow,</a>&nbsp;a Texas education organization, has started a relief fund for educators affected by Harvey.</li>
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<p><strong>How to volunteer</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2017/08/28/hurricane-harvey-relief-efforts-how-help/">More from the Texas Tribune</a></p>
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<li>Volunteers can sign up for trips to the affected area through organizations like <a href="https://spvolunteernetwork.samaritanspurse.org/hurricane-harvey-reponse/">Samaritan's Purse</a>, <a href="https://www.givepulse.com">GivePulse</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.coastalbendcan.org/CBDRG">Coastal Bend Disaster Recovery Group</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://teamrubiconusa.org/join-the-team/down-n-dirty/volunteer/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=https://teamrubiconusa.org/join-the-team/down-n-dirty/volunteer/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1504196794401000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHY7zIj_Qyc4bBuP5NWsgzi9VvO-g">Team Rubicon</a> and <a href="https://www.nvoad.org/hurricane-harvey/volunteer/">Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster</a>.</li>
<li>Volunteer Houston has launched a virtual Volunteer Reception Center to aid nonprofit agencies in flood relief efforts. More information <a href="http://www.readyharris.org/News-Information/Ready-Harris-News/Post/26641">here</a>.</li>
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<li>If you are a health or mental health professional, <a href="http://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/lp/hurricane-harvey-health-professionals">sign up with the Red Cross</a> to deploy to affected areas.</li>
<li><a href="https://app.robly.com/archive?id=d556412410ae44f814c42c8674b80d0e&amp;v=true">Remote Area Medical</a> is seeking medical personnel, as well as general support and supplies. Contact RAM at volunteers@ramusa.org or 865-579-1530.</li>
<li>The Red Cross is <a href="https://twitter.com/ATXMusicOffice/status/902248178149466114">seeking musicians</a> to play at Austin-area evacuation shelters.</li>
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