Tulane University and New Orleans are all too familiar with the disaster that Houston, Eastern Texas, and Southwest Louisiana are facing and will be facing as they recover. Below are a few resources to help those looking to contribute to relief efforts for those areas. Please also follow the Center for Public Service's Facebook page to get up to date information from non-profits supporting the relief efforts, and email them at cps@tulane.edu if you have any questions about how you can help.
“Here’s How to Help” Harvey Resources
National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters
“Here’s How to Help” Irma Resources
“Here’s How to Help” Maria Resources
Miami Herald (Includes Way to Help Mexico Earthquake Relief)
“Here’s How to Help” Mexico Earthquake Resources
At this time, monetary donations are one of the best ways to help those affected by disaster. Below are a collection of non-profit organizations with Harvey and Irma relief funds. Some organizations may have funds for both disasters, but only one in linked.
Houston/Texas Based Charities:
Greater Houston Community Foundation, Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund
The Montrose Center LGBTQ Disaster Relief Fund
JJ Watt’s Houston Flood Relief Fund
Florida Based Organizations
Southwest Florida Community Foundation
Caribbean Based Organizations
International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent
21 US Virgin Islands Relief Fund (Tim Duncan)
US Virgin Islands National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
Mexico Earthquake Resources
Cruz Roja Mexicana (Red Cross)
Cruz Roja Mexicana Amazon Wishlist
New Orleans/Louisiana Based Organizations
The Greater New Orleans Foundation
National Organizations
National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
International Organizations
Faith Based Organizations
Jewish Federation of Greater Houston
Muslims for Humanity ICNA Relief USA
