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<p>As the weekend unfolded, stories and images from Hurricane Harvey painted a bleak picture of near-Biblical flooding occurring in and around Houston. As rescue operations continue, charities around Texas are doing what they can to help out displaced Texans. While Boston may be pretty far away from Texas (too far, for instance, to foster displaced pets or donate blood), there are still plenty of ways Massachusetts residents can lend a hand. Here are a few options:</p>
<p>Courtesy of <em><a href="http://www.texasmonthly.com/the-daily-post/ways-can-help-people-hurricane-harvey/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Texas Monthly</a></em>: Try donating to the <a href="https://texasdiaperbank.networkforgood.com/projects/33717-change-a-life" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Texas Diaper Bank</a>, which is busy putting together relief kits for families. Animal lovers can give some money to the <a href="https://www.spca.org/news_hurricane-harvey" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SPCA</a> of Texas, which has already taken in well over a 100 cats from a shelter in Corpus Christi. <a href="http://www.portlight.org/home.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Portlight</a> helps provide relief for people with disabilities, and is currently assisting with evacuation efforts. And the <a href="https://www.homelesshouston.org/take-action/donate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Houston Coalition for the Homeless</a> is also accepting donations as they work to find shelter and housing for people.</p>
<p>Other orgs providing assistance include <a href="https://secure.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.9534757/k.CB79/Hurricane_Harvey_Relief_Fund/apps/ka/sd/donor.asp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Save the Children</a> and the <a href="http://www.driscollchildrens.org/giving/ways-to-give" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Driscoll Children&#8217;s Hospital</a> in Corpus Christi, which remains in working order despite the storms. <a href="https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/8/27/16211642/hurricane-harvey-donations-charities-disaster-relief" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vox </a>has also put together a list of nonprofits to donate to, along with ratings from Charity Navigator if you like to consider that when making donations, as well as a list of which Texas food banks are working on the crisis. <a href="https://secure.americares.org/site/Donation2?df_id=22188&amp;mfc_pref=T&amp;22188.donation=form1&amp;_ga=2.27797372.1946876975.1503855566-771809081.1503855566" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Americares</a> will be sending emergency medical supplies. <a href="https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/hurricane-harvey-relief-fund/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Global Giving</a> is aiming to raise $2 million for people displaced by the hurricane. Writer Celeste Pewter has also gathered a list of places to donate on <a href="https://medium.com/@Celeste_pewter/how-to-help-the-victims-of-hurricane-harvey-f876ae7e7ed" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Medium</a>.</p>
<p>You can also just keep it traditional and donate to the <a href="http://www.redcross.org/hp/harvey2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">American Red Cross</a>. Robert Kraft <a href="http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/the_blitz/2017/08/robert_kraft_patriots_pledge_to_match_up_to_1_million_in_wake_of" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">has pledged</a> to match up to $1 million of donations to them, as well. He released a statement through the Patriots, saying, in part, &#8220;The New England Patriots and our fans have celebrated two of our franchise’s greatest and most memorable moments in Houston. The city was a tremendous host for Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004 and once again this past February for Super Bowl LI. Houston could not have provided more support to us during those visits, and we welcome the opportunity to provide this support when Houston needs it most.&#8221; And if you&#8217;re reading this on your phone, you can keep it simple and text HARVEY to 90999 in order to donate $10 to the Red Cross.</p>
<p>The mayor&#8217;s office is also coordinating a drive for non perishable foods, diapers, and more at various locations around the city. Visit <a href="https://www.boston.gov/news/help-houston-drive-aid-those-affected-hurricane-harvey" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">boston.gov/helpforhouston</a> for more details.</p>
<p>Oh, and if you happen to own property anywhere near Houston, you can also connect with <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/disaster/hurricaneharveyevacuees" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Airbnb</a> to offer free shelter to displaced people.</p>
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