Help For Houston Drive to Aid Those Affected by Hurricane Harvey
HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 27: A car sits stalled on a flooded street after it was inundated with water from Hurricane Harvey on August 27, 2017 in Houston, Texas. Harvey, which made landfall north of Corpus Christi late Friday evening, is expected to dump upwards to 40 inches of rain in areas of Texas over the next couple of days. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
The City of Boston will collect items at multiple City buildings Tuesday through Thursday of this week.
ITEMS NEEDED:
- Toiletries
- Diapers
- Baby formula
- Non-perishable food
- New clothing and blankets
- Boston City Hall (3rd Floor lobby and 5th Floor Mayor’s Office Lobby)
- 1010 Massachusetts Avenue (5th Floor)
- Bolling Building (2300 Washington Street, Roxbury, 1st Floor Lobby)
- 26 Court Street (1 Floor Lobby)
- Boston Centers for Youth & Families Headquarters (1483 Tremont Street, Roxbury)
- All Boston Centers for Youth & Families sites
- Tuesday, August 29
- Wednesday, August 30
- Thursday, August 31
“Our thoughts are with the people of Texas. So many are struggling during this challenging time. As we have done in other emergencies and which has been done for us, Boston will step up and help through the darkest hours,” said Mayor Walsh. “I’ve made it clear to the Mayor of Houston that Boston is here for them. Let’s come together as a city, contribute in any way we can, and show Houston that they have Boston’s full support.”
The City of Houston has also set up the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund to accept tax-deductible flood-relief donations. To find out more, visit the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund.
Click here for more.
Get The HOT & Happening Newsletter Sent Directly To You
Stay connected with the hottest celebrity, music and local news, plus exclusive contests, games, and more!
By clicking "Subscribe" I agree to the website's terms of Service and Privacy Policy. I understand I can unsubscribe at any time.