Mayor Sylvester Turner, members of the Haitian community and local partners - DONATION AND SUPPLY DRIVE FOR HAITI

 

From: Mayor's Office of Communications <houstontxdotgov@houstontx.gov> Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2021 4:17:26 PM   [Message Came from Outside the City of Houston Mail System] City of Houston Mayor's Office Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 08/21/2021 View this email in your browser Mayor Sylvester Turner, members of the Haitian community, and local partners announce donation and supply drive for Haiti  Mayor Turner is joined by community partners to announce a coordinated effort to help Haiti where more than 2,000 people have died. A donation supply drive will begin Monday, August 23. HOUSTON - In response to the recent natural disasters in Haiti, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced today the Houston's Paying It Forward Earthquake and Hurricane Relief Response to Haiti.  The City of Houston is partnering with Houston Haitians United and the National Association of Christian Churches (NACC) Disaster Services to collect supplies for Haitians recovering from the major earthquake and storm that recently devastated Haiti.  "After Hurricane Harvey and other major natural disasters devastated our city and displaced our families and friends, people from across the globe volunteered their time, financial donations, and supplies," said Mayor Sylvester Turner. "Houston is the proud home to a large Haitian community, and today, we are called to pay it forward to our neighbors in Haiti who are currently experiencing great suffering and loss."  Houston Texan Whitney Mercilus, who is of Haitian descent, supports the relief efforts.  "Haiti is home and my heart is broken for all my Haitian people who have endured these tragedies. I am always in support of Mayor Sylvester Turner and the City of Houston for their continued support for Haiti. My family and I stand with Haiti to lend our support," said entrepreneur and event consultant DJ Big Reeks on Mercilus' behalf. Congressman Al Green and a representative for Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis also attended the announcement. The donation and supply drive will begin accepting donations on Monday, August 23, and will conclude on Saturday, August 28.  Volunteers needed please call 832.626.7111 Requested Supplies:  Diapers Cleaning supplies (especially with bleach) Personal hygiene items Nonperishable food Bottled water Pet food and supplies Full list below Drop off location: NACC Disaster Services 16605 Air Center Blvd Houston, TX 77032 832.626.1111 nacchelps.org Houston Haitians United is also accepting monetary donations via the following payment methods: Please make sure to put "Earthquake Relief Fund" on the subject line.  Cashapp: $hhunited1804 Paypal: @hhunited1804 Venmo: hhunited1804 Contact:   Mary Benton Director of Communications Office: 832.393.0830 Mobile: 713.208.6229 Mary.Benton@houstontx.gov Ada Ortega Press Secretary Office: 832.393.0800 Mobile: 832.547.3240 Ada.Ortega@houstontx.gov Brent Taylor Public Information Officer/Deputy Press Secretary Office: 832.393.0808 Mobile: 713.882.5090 Brent.Taylor@houstontx.gov   Copyright © 2021 City of Houston, All rights reserved. You've joined the City of Houston Media Distribution List Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list   ReplyReply allForward

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 08/24/2021 View this email in your browser Mayor Sylvester Turner, members of the Haitian community, and local partners announce donation and supply drive for Haiti    Mayor Turner is joined by community partners to announce a coordinated effort to help Haiti where more than 2,000 people have died. A donation supply drive will begin Monday, August 23.   HOUSTON - In response to the recent natural disasters in Haiti, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced today the Houston's Paying It Forward Earthquake and Hurricane Relief Response to Haiti.  The City of Houston is partnering with Houston Haitians United and the National Association of Christian Churches (NACC) Disaster Services to collect supplies for Haitians recovering from the major earthquake and storm that recently devastated Haiti.  "After Hurricane Harvey and other major natural disasters devastated our city and displaced our families and friends, people from across the globe volunteered their time, financial donations, and supplies," said Mayor Sylvester Turner. "Houston is the proud home to a large Haitian community, and today, we are called to pay it forward to our neighbors in Haiti who are currently experiencing great suffering and loss."  Houston Texan Whitney Mercilus, who is of Haitian descent, supports the relief efforts.  "Haiti is home and my heart is broken for all my Haitian people who have endured these tragedies. I am always in support of Mayor Sylvester Turner and the City of Houston for their continued support for Haiti. My family and I stand with Haiti to lend our support," said entrepreneur and event consultant DJ Big Reeks on Mercilus' behalf. Congressman Al Green and a representative for Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis also attended the announcement. The donation and supply drive will begin accepting donations on Monday, August 23, and will conclude on Saturday, August 28.  Requested Supplies:  Diapers Cleaning supplies (especially with bleach) Personal hygiene items Nonperishable food Bottled water Pet food and supplies Full list below Drop off location: NACC Disaster Services 16680 Central Green Blvd. Houston TX 77032   Houston, TX 77032 Houston Haitians United is also accepting monetary donations via the following payment methods: Please make sure to put "Earthquake Relief Fund" on the subject line.  Cashapp: $hhunited1804 Paypal: @hhunited1804 Venmo: hhunited1804