Thank you to so many of you who have sent kind words of encouragement as we recover here in Houston. Watching the movements of people from across the nation come to the aid of Texas in the midst of this devastation has been heartwarming. Incredible to see people show love across lines of all types.
Here are some helpful tips:
- $$ is the best gift because it allows organizations to purchase what they need and what people need exactly. Our church, Crossover Bible Fellowship, has established a fund to help people affected by the storm. You can give online at Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund. All donations to this fund will 100% exclusively support relief and recovery efforts from this hurricane and flood. All gifts are tax deductible, bank drafts and debit cards accepted.
- Give things that are needed. Here’s what is being taken in — in its original packaging ONLY!1. Non-perishable and/or canned food
2. Paper towels
3. Toilet paper
4. Medical supplies/First Aid Kits
5. Baby items (diapers, wipes, onesies, bottles, socks)
6. Baby formula
7. Cleaning products, especially bleach
8. Cleaning tools such as brooms, mops, dust pans
9. Trash bags
10. Plastic bins
11. Flash lights
12. Rubbermaid Totes to store items
13. Safety glasses
14. Claw Hammers
15. Fans
16. Shovels
17. Knee pads
18. Face masks
19. Bug Spray
20. Gloves
21. Deodorant (both male and female)
22. Feminine hygiene products (tampons, pads, panty liners)
23. Underwear (both male and female)
24. Socks
25. Bras
26. Hair shampoo/conditioner
27. Toothpaste
28. Toothbrush
29. Lotion
30. Lip balm
31. Soap
32. Combs/Brushes
33. Hair ties/bands
34. Jogging pants
35. Flip flops
36. Body spray
37. Personal wipes
38. T-Shirts
39. Blankets
40. Towels
41. Pillows
42. Pillow cases
43. Dog Food/ Cat food
44. Pet food dishes(plastic)
45. Hand Sanitizer
46. Batteries(all types)
47.Gas cans
48. Tool Boxes
49. Flatware(spoon/forks)
50. Paper plates - Volunteer with us by sending an email to info@crossoverbf.com. Our Executive Pastor will pull your email and help to direct you to the place you’ll be most helpful.
HELP TEXAS: Go HERE to give to Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund
https://player.vimeo.com/video/231458778” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Watch this video to get an encouraging word from our Pastor
I want to encourage you all to pray for others who are experiencing devastation at this same time: fires in Los Angeles; torrential rain in northern India, southern Nepal, northern Bangladesh and southern Pakistan; bush fires in Australia, and so much more! Many are suffering.
