Coastal Bend Hurricane Relief Efforts
The varying disaster relief efforts taking place have had a huge impact on our coastal community. These combined acts of kindness have enabled the Coastal Bend to have a strong start on the road to rebuilding our community. Continuing to work together is the key to a complete comeback.
There are several organizations and groups contributing to the clean-up and restoration in our area. Deciding who to contribute your time and money to can be overwhelming. Consider the following helpful tips as you make your decisions:
• Donate through a trusted organization.
• When donating goods, contact the organization you would like to donate to, to see what is needed/what they are accepting.
• Contact an organization you are interested in volunteering.
• Prior to volunteering ask if they have the necessary equipment and training available—to ensure an effective response.
• While volunteering—wear the proper attire (i.e. close toed shoes); bring sunscreen, bug spray, and water; and travel together/carpool, if possible.
You can find other helpful tips like these by visiting FEMA- Volunteer & /Donate /Responsibly.
There are several local organizations coordinating volunteer efforts and accepting donations.
Organizations accepting volunteers and donations include:
• Coastal Bend Disaster Recovery Group or 361-596-3741
• “Hurricane Harvey Volunteer/Donation Task Force” (“like” this Facebook page for up-to-date information—needs and volunteer opportunities) in Aransas Pass
• Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi or 361-884-0651
• Catholic Diocese of Corpus Christi (361-882-6191)
Organizations accepting donations only include:
• Rock City Church
• Church Unlimited (361-219-5065)
• United Way of the Coastal Bend or (361-882-2529 or text UWHARVEY to 41444)
Rebuilding the Coastal Bend will not be a quick or easy task. We must continue to contribute to the areas that were impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Remember, “Trabajando juntos hacemos las cosas”—“Working together we can get things done”.
If you have questions regarding any of the information mentioned in this week’s article, please do not hesitate to call my Capitol or District Office. Please always feel free to contact my office if you have any questions or issues regarding a Texas state agency, or if you would like to contact my office regarding constituent services. As always, my offices are available at any time to assist with questions, concerns or comments (Capitol Office, 512-463-0672; District Office, 361-949-4603).
– State Representative Todd Hunter, District 32
Rep. Hunter represents Nueces County (Part). He can be contacted at todd.hunter@house.texas.gov or at 512-463-0672
