After Hurricane Harvey hit Houston, there was absolutely zero question of where I would donate this month for my year of Thirty-ONEderful charity donations. This month, I am donating to the Houston Food Bank.
For those of you who don't know, I turned 31 on June 5. I am calling this, "The Year of Being Thirty-ONEderful." It's about making this year... wonderful. Part of making anything wonderful in life is to give back to others where you can. So, on the 5th of each month, I am donating $31 to a charity and highlighting the work they do in a blog post.
Between the news and social media, it's been heartbreaking to see so many lives affected by this hurricane. Homes destroyed, families being displaced, lives being put on hold for the upcoming days, weeks and even months. It's truly, truly heartbreaking.
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What is incredible though, are the volunteers that have gone to help, rescue, and do what they can to help the lives of those affected.
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That's what has really touched me the most, volunteers like the guys who drove their boats to Texas to help rescue others. The people who have lost everything but are still out there helping others. The mattress guy who opened up his businesses and let people stay there and sleep there without asking for anything.
I've seemed to have a theme of my monthly donations, so I kept with my theme and donated to the Houston Food Bank. During disaster times, I think it's better to give money then send things that a volunteer has to sort through to figure out logistics. I'll trust the staff at the Houston Food Bank to see that the money is best used however it best serves those in need.
If you're interested in donating to those affected by Hurricane Harvey, NPR has a list of reputable organizations: http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/08/28/546745827/looking-to-help-those-affected-by-harvey-here-s-a-list
June - Heifer International
July - Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance
August - Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas
September - Houston Food Bank
August - Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas
September - Houston Food Bank
This is a super worthy cause. Great choice for a donation!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great cause! And yes money is better. I was in Columbia SC during their floodings and eventually we had to turn donations away because we didn't have enough room to keep everything.
ReplyDeleteTori
www.mooretori.com
So thankful for this post! I used to call Houston home and still have many friends and family members there.
ReplyDeleteThis is such an amazing idea! I love that you're doing this every month and highlighting charities!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! It's so important to give back when we are able to!
ReplyDelete-Nicholle
www.nichollesophia.com
Still praying for Houston and those currently in Irma's path!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing! Great charities.
ReplyDeleteSuch an amazing idea, So sad about everything going on there.
ReplyDeleteIt's so heartwarming to see the whole country come together to support TX in this time of need!
ReplyDeleteThank you for being so supportive and donating to a great cause! I love the 30-onederful idea and donating monthly!
ReplyDeleteThis is so great! It's so sad that they are going through this and now with hurricane Irma...I'm just praying for everyoen affected by all these natural disasters.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great cause and so so important. I'm just hoping everyone stays safe through the next coupe hurricanes.
ReplyDeleteIt's so sad what is going on in Houston. Love this post!!
ReplyDeleteThis whole situation has been so heartbreaking and it's so wonderful to see people coming together to help in any way they can.
ReplyDeleteLove this post - thanks for linking a charity to donate to!
ReplyDeletexo Deborah
Coffee, Prose, and Pretty Clothes
I'm in awe of all the online influencers using their platform to speak about charitable options for those in need...and esp. of your thirty-ONEderful plan! x, nicole // www.nicoleeigh.com
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