Houston Paying it Forward Florence Victims

STATEMENT MAYOR TURNER
“The rest of the country was incredibly generous when Harvey floodwaters invaded our city more than one year ago,” Mayor Sylvester Turner said. “While our City’s recovery efforts continue, I know Houstonians want to help people who are suffering as a result of Hurricane Florence. That’s why I am encouraging Houstonians, who can help, to open their hearts and wallets to assist with recovery efforts on the east coast.”

As you may have heard, Mayor Sylvester Turner has launched the Houston's Paying It Forward for Hurricane Florence victims.
Please help us spread the word about the donation drive taking place over the weekend. Many people across the country assisted Houston during the city’s time of need following Harvey, and the mayor wants to return the heartfelt generosity.

Mayor Turner video message: https://youtu.be/iyklBR30wk4

The Houston Relief Hub is coordinating the donations and volunteer effort. The relief effort will accept donations this Saturday and Sunday at the George R Brown Convention Center from 9AM - 5PM.

We will be located:
George R. Brown Convention Center
Hall B-3 off Chartres St. (located 3rd level Ramp GRB)
1001 Avenida de las Americas Dr.
Houston, TX 77010

The Mayor’s Office has made contact with relief groups in the region that are requesting:
· Cleaning supplies (especially with bleach)
· Personal hygiene items
· Nonperishable food
· Bottled water
· Pet food and supplies

Mayor Turner will personally hand off the items in Columbia, South Carolina next week, where relief efforts for coastal communities in both states are being concentrated.
In addition to donations, the Hub requests volunteers to assist with coordination, sorting, and loading of donations. If you are able to volunteer please reply to this email help@houstonreliefhub.org with the day and time you can help.

Volunteer shifts will be 9AM-12PM, 12PM-3PM, and 3PM-6PM Saturday and Sunday.

Financial contributions can be made directly to the OneSC Fund: https://www.yourfoundation.org/community-impact/one-sc-fund-sc-flood-relief

Thank you,

Sylvester Turner
Mayor