Hurricane Harvey donation centers in Clear Lake and the surrounding area

More than two weeks ago, Hurricane Harvey devastated the Gulf Coast of Texas. Rainstorms from the slow-moving, Force 5 hurricane affected thousands of people across the Houston area. Many lost power, vehicles and homes. At least 75 people lost their lives.

Now, with the storm over, many organizations and individuals have stepped up to help those in need. Some places are no longer taking clothing donations but are still looking for monetary donations, while others are accepting food donations.

For those wishing to help, whether through donations or volunteer work, the following list of local organizations that offer opportunities to help make a difference. This is a partial list. If you have suggestions for other places to volunteer and donate, please share them.

On Campus

• Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement in the Student Life office
  • Organizing various volunteer efforts such as: the Galveston Food Bank, Houston Health Foundation, and Target Hunger. Those wishing to help can follow this link, https://uhcl.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3gDNJx6DQhZLzKJ&Q_JFE=0.
  • Friday, Sept. 22
    • Join fellow students, faculty, and staff as they serve alongside the Houston Health Foundation and Target Hunger. On Friday, Sept. 22, from 12 to 5 p.m. they will assist with food distribution efforts at one the warehouses.
  • Saturday, Sept 30
    • Spend your morning with likeminded Hawks as they work with the Galveston Food Bank to sort and group donated food. They are planning to serve 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• The Student Life Office
  • Hawks Helping Hawks
    • Accepting donations of school supplies, canned goods, and other household items for fellow students.
    • Drop-off is located in SSCB 1.205.
• University Advancement Office
  • Hawk Emergency Fund
    • Provides assistance for students experiencing financial hardship as a result of Hurricane Harvey.
    • Visit the website to give, https://giving.uh.edu/clake/.

Houston

• Sagemont Church
  • Only monetary funds are being accepted online, https://www.sagemontchurch.org/everyone-matters-sagemont-serves/.
• Houston Humane Society
  • Monetary donations are being accepted online, https://www.houstonhumane.org/(Give)/giving/designate-your-gift/hurricane-harvey-fund.
• The Houston Food Bank
  • Accepting donations and volunteers at http://www.houstonfoodbank.org/
• The Greater Houston Community Foundation
  • Accepting volunteers, donations and applications for assistance on their website, https://ghcf.org/.

League City

• Bay Area Church
  • Donation items may be brought to the Student Center at Bay Area Church, 4800 W. Main St, League City, TX 77573 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
    • List of needed items are posted here, https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15aPHd-J9lToP8JHhtejPmISlS4IZyYAjoG2juh8lQyg/edit#gid=41051817.
  • The Church is accepting monetary donations on its website to help purchase supplies and rebuild homes. Visit http://bayarea.church/harvey-relief-efforts/ to learn more.

Nassau Bay/Webster

• United Way of Greater Houston
  • New items can be donated at 8786 Wallisville Road, Houston, TX 77029
    • Email InKindHarvey@unitedwayhouston.org to let them know donations are headed their way.
    • https://www.unitedwayhouston.org/flood/in-kind/.
  • Monetary donations can be made online, https://www.unitedwayhouston.org/flood/flood-donation/.
• Bay Area Habitat for Humanity
  • Donation center is looking for home appliances and other furniture.
    • http://www.bahfh.org/restore-donations/
  • Donation times are Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., at 1101 W. Nasa Pkwy., Webster, TX 77598.
• Nassau Bay Baptist Church
  • The church needs brand-new clothing, underwear and socks with tags still visible for donations.
  • Donations are collected at CCISD, 2425 East Main Street, League City, Texas 77573
    • Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Contact Susan Bumpas in the front office.
• Clear Lake United Methodist Church
  • Accepting volunteers and donations. Apply for assistance or be a volunteer if http://clearlakemethodist.org/recovery.
  • To give donations, follow this link, http://clearlakemethodist.org/giving.

Pasadena

• First Baptist Church
  • Accepting donations and volunteers. To volunteer, follow the link www.fbp.org/help.
  • To give donations, follow the link www.fbp.org/give.

Pearland

• CT Church- Pearland
  • Donation center is located outside the Almeda Mall until 5 p.m.
  • A list of items needed is on the CT website, http://myct.church/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Items-needed-V4.pdf.
• Crosspoint Church
  • The Church is taking monetary donations online, at http://www.crosspointchurch.tv/harvey/.
    • Donations go toward medications, food, building materials, tools, safety items and financial assistance.
• The Pearland Pet Food Bank
  • Accepting donations and volunteers. Donations can be dropped off at Pearland 288 Animal Emergency Clinic, 10100 Broadway St., Suite 102.
  • To volunteer visit this website: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/1988268/false#/invitation.
• The Samaritan’s Purse network
  • Accepting volunteers to help those affected.
  • To sign up, visit this site, https://spvolunteernetwork.samaritanspurse.org/volunteer/.

Sugarland

• St. Laurence Catholic Church
  • Accepting volunteers and donations. Fill out applications to receive aid if needed. For more information, follow the link https://stlaurence.org/harvey-relief
• First United Methodist Church
  • Accepting donations and volunteers. They are also providing assistance to those in need. For more information visit the link http://www.sugarlandmethodist.org/harvey.