Houstonians Support Hill Country Flood Victims with Donations and Aid

Flood Relief Efforts in Houston

• 📍 University of St. Thomas is hosting a donation drive for flood victims, accepting items through Wednesday from 9 AM to 3 PM.
• 🗺️ This is one of several locations across the Houston metro area collecting essential goods.

Community Contributions

• 🤝 Hundreds of people donated items like water, hygiene products, and cleaning supplies over the weekend.
• 🏫 Local school districts, including Alvin and Umble ISDs, along with Typhoon Texas and the Salvation Army, are also participating in collecting goods.

Financial and Material Support

• 💰 Major organizations like the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, and the NFL Foundation have collectively donated $1.5 million to impacted central Texas communities.
• 💳 Some donation sites, such as Clearbrook FAA, are specifically requesting gift cards (gas and grocery), while others accept a wider range of items including cleaning supplies, bedding, towels, clothes, shoes, and non-perishable food.

Motivation and Resources

• ❤️ Locals express a desire to help, emphasizing humanity, mutual support, and solidarity during a difficult time.
• 💻 A comprehensive list of donation locations, times, and accepted items is available on khou.com.
• 📲 For updates and resources, text the word FLOOD to 713-52611.