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For Houstonians who want to help

IF YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER

United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast 713.685.2708

Harris County Citizen
Corps


American Red Cross
281.JOIN.NOW

IF YOUR COMPANY WANTS TO VOLUNTEER

Houston Food Bank
James Ainswor
th at
713.547.8609
Julie Nighswander at
713.547.86.57


IF YOU WANT TO DONATE CASH

Please make checks payable to "United Way Katrina Refugee Relief Fund" at the bank of your choice and account number:

Amegy
3601021

Bank of America
004810630349

Bank One
699642575

JP Morgan Chase (general relief)
00113475199

JP Morgan Chase (food relief)
00113475207

Wells Fargo
3877997076

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Here's More Help To Get You Back On Your Feet

The people of Houston are rallying together to help displaced neighbors fro Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi. If you are a victim of Katrina in need of assistance, please use this as a resource to help you get back on your feet.

If you are one of the many Houston residents who wants to donate or volunteer please see the sidebar for information on how you can help.

For the Victims of Katrina

Find A Missing Person
American Red Cross Disaster Welfare Inquires 713.313.1628
For Crisis Counseling
Crisis Hotline - Talk with someone 24-hours a day 713.HOTLINE
Catholic Charities 713.526.4611
DePelchin Children's Center 713.730.2335
Family Service Center 713.861.4849
Innovative Alternative - Bay Area 281.282.6023
Jewish Family Service 713.667.9336
Mental Health Mental Retardation Authority Crisis Counseling 713.970.7070
Montrose Counseling Center 713.529.0037
University of Houston Clear Lake 281.283.3330
FEMA
Toll Free from 7am to 7pm CST 1.800.621.FEMA
For Hearing and Speech Impaired 1.800.462.7585


Information to have available:

  • Current phone number
  • Address of damaged property and address of where the victim is staying temporarily
  • Social security number
  • General list of damages and losses you suffered
  • Good directions to the property that was damaged
  • If insured, your insurance policy number or agent's and company name
  • General financial information
To Find Emergency Shelters
American Red Cross hotline 1.866.GET.INFO
Houston Area Red Cross 713.131.5480
Call the Texas United Way Helpline 2.1.1 or 713.957.HELP (4357)
For Food Stamps
Call the Texas United Way Helpline 2.1.1 or 713.957.HELP (4357)
For WIC
For a voucher program for formula, juice, egg and cheese items for children, call 713.794.9090 or 1.800.942.3678
For Medical Care and Medication Resources
Good Neighbor Healthcare 713.529.3597
Fort Bend Family Health Center 281.342.4530
Montrose Clinic 713.830.3000
San Jose Clinic 713.228.9411
For Medical Help
Brazoria County Health Department 979.864.1484
Chambers County Indigent Health Care 409.267.8306
Colorado County Indigent Health Care 979.732.9453
Fort Bend County Indigent Health Care 281.341.6624
Harris County Hospital District 713.566.6400
Liberty County Indigent Health Care 936.336.4693
Matagorda County Hospital District 979.245.6383
Montgomery County Hospital District 936.523.5100
Walker County Indigent Health Care 936.291.4534
Waller County Indigent Health Care 979.826.7730
Wharton County Indigent Health Care 979.532.5637
For Assistance with Pets
Houston Humane Society 713.433.6421
Main Office, 14700 Almeda, Houston 77053 281.342.4530
Houston SPCA 713.869.7722
Main Office, 900 Portway Drive, Houston 77024 (Recorded info available) 713.869.7724
For Complete resources, please talk to your shelter supervisor or call 2-1-1