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The Walt Disney Co. and ABC Houston station KTRK-TV jointly announced a $1 million cash commitment to the American Red Cross in support of recovery efforts for communities affected by Hurricane Harvey.
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The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance and disaster relief in times of crisis, is seeking donations to help victims of Harvey.
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The organization is accepting donations via phone at 1-800-RED CROSS or text HARVEY to 90999 to make a $10 donation for those in need. Donations can also be made via <a href="https://buy.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZFinance.woa/wa/buyCharityGiftWizard" target="_blank">iTunes</a>.
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"The American Red Cross is helping the people affected by Hurricane Harvey in Texas and all across the Gulf coast. Shelters are open, truck loads of supplies are being distributed and volunteers [are] in place," a statement on the organization's <a href="https://www.redcross.org/donate/hurricane-harvey?campname=Harvey&campmedium=aspot" target="_blank">website</a> said.
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</p><div class="t_markup "><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Help those affected by <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HurricaneHarvey?src=hash">#HurricaneHarvey</a>. Visit <a href="https://t.co/IwTsENcx2z">https://t.co/IwTsENcx2z</a>, call 1-800-RED CROSS or text HARVEY to 90999 to make a $10 donation. <a href="https://t.co/r4qSn8byXj">pic.twitter.com/r4qSn8byXj</a></p>— American Red Cross (@RedCross) <a href="https://twitter.com/RedCross/status/901546157238833152">August 26, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div>
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FEMA is referring people to NVOAD, a coalition of the major voluntary organizations in the U.S. that have prioritized disaster-related work.
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Brock Long, FEMA's administrator, tweeted the name in response to a question about how to help survivors of Hurricane Harvey. The organization's <a href="https://www.nvoad.org/" target="_blank">website</a> provides information for people looking to donate or volunteer.
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</p><div class="t_markup "><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Great question - check out <a href="https://t.co/X2UuF8FzoN">https://t.co/X2UuF8FzoN</a> for ways we can all support <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Harvey?src=hash">#Harvey</a> response. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/wholecommunity?src=hash">#wholecommunity</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NationalVOAD">@NationalVOAD</a> <a href="https://t.co/iToJA2OvxZ">https://t.co/iToJA2OvxZ</a></p>— Brock Long (@FEMA_Brock) <a href="https://twitter.com/FEMA_Brock/status/902169083545837568">August 28, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div>
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Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services is the relief arm of the charitable organization, which is part of the universal Christian Church. The organization is <a href="http://disaster.salvationarmyusa.org/" target="_blank">taking donations</a> to provide "physical, emotional and spiritual care to survivors and relief workers."
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</p><div class="t_markup "><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Best way to help after <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Harvey2017?src=hash">#Harvey2017</a> is to make a financial donation to a disaster relief charity. Here's how to support <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SalvationArmy?src=hash">#SalvationArmy</a>: <a href="https://t.co/44nqVpg3Gs">pic.twitter.com/44nqVpg3Gs</a></p>— Salvation Army EDS (@SalArmyEDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SalArmyEDS/status/901843154718138372">August 27, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div>
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Donors can call 1-800-SAL-ARMY to help.
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<strong>South Texas Blood and Tissue Center</strong>
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The local blood center placed Hurricane Harvey on the splash page of its <a href="https://southtexasblood.org/" target="_blank">website</a> prior to it making landfall, and is still seeking donations to help those affected by the storm.
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Catholic Charities USA, a Catholic social service organization, is seeking donations to help those who have been affected by Harvey.
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"Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), the official domestic relief agency of the U.S. Catholic Church, needs your support to ensure the delivery of compassionate care and support to individuals affected by disasters. Our agencies provide essential support before, during and after disasters hit," the statement says. "In fact, long-term recovery is an integral part of Catholic Charities’ holistic approach and we work tirelessly to ensure individuals can live their lives with the dignity we all deserve. This service is provided to the community regardless of religion, social or economic background."
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<strong>Save the Children</strong>
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Save the Children, a children's advocacy group, is opening its own shelters that will include children's supplies and provide children spaces to play while parents deal with personal matters. The organization said it will also help supply other shelters and work with childcare and education providers whose programs were destroyed in the storm.
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Save the Children said in a statement that it "will work to help ensure that children’s protection needs are prioritized and will seek to supply the shelters with materials to support children’s safety, health and hygiene and overall well-being."
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They are accepting donations by text or through their <a href="http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.B143/Official_USA_Site.htm" target="_blank">website</a>.
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<strong>Austin Pets Alive!</strong>
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Austin Pets Alive!, an animal shelter and no-kill pet advocacy group seeking assistance to help with pets, has created a page on its <a href="https://www.austinpetsalive.org/hurricane-harvey-evacuations/" target="_blank">website</a> specific to Hurricane Harvey-related needs.
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"Austin Pets Alive! has been helping shelters in the direct line of Hurricane Harvey. We’ve been working with these shelters to transport as many pets as possible to APA! and as of Saturday morning, we’ve transported over 235 animals to our shelter," a statement on the website says. "Because of the incredible, humbling support we’ve received from the community thus far, we have been able to remove some items from our needs list completely."
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