Red Cross volunteer from Kentucky helping in Texas shelter

How to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey
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01 September, 2017

The American Red Cross has launched one of its largest relief efforts to date along the Texas and Louisiana coasts for the tens of thousands of victims of the record flooding caused by the most powerful storm to hit the United States in more than a decade.

"That's the best thing people can donate at this point in time".

Users can donate money in $5, $10, $25, $50, $100 and $200 denominations and Apple will transfer all the money to the Red Cross.

Rabenstine said those who reply with "continue" will see their donations processed between 24 and 48 hours of their text. And the red cross has now launched a massive response effort making it easier for you to donate.

The American Red Cross is working hard to get help to where it is needed as Hurricane Harvey's catastrophic devastation is being called the worst flooding disaster in US history.

Still, a charity watchdog flagged the Red Cross' financials in the past two years.

Kansas Red Cross is working to get more volunteers in the pipeline so they'll be available to take over when the current volunteers return home.

Sadly, Haiti and Harvey are not the only examples of where the Red Cross has stumbled in its response. The local Red Cross location ID number is 23218. "Donations management. Under staffed". (D-Calvert, Charles, Prince George's), was sent to work on sheltering, according to the Red Cross.

The Red Cross is also seeking blood. During a speech in Baltimore in 2013, Red Cross CEO Gail McGovern claimed, "We're very proud of the fact that 91 cents of every dollar that's donated goes to our services".

Officials are asking for both volunteers and money.

The Harricane Harvey LGBTQ DIsaster Relief Fund - The Houston LGBTQ community is accepting donations to help individuals and families rebuild their lives through counseling, case management, direct assistance with shelf stable food, furniture, housing and more. "Our priority remains ensuring the safety of our employees and our operations".


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