How you can help: Texas Wildfire Relief

I know that many of you want to help, have been affected by the recent fires, or are waiting to see how you can support others with any kind of relief effort. There is a lot going on this weekend as far as fundraisers and donation drop off, so I wanted to give you a heads up if you are interested!

Here, north of Houston most of the fires are contained, the air is heavy with smoke though and that will last a while. Bastrop is still struggling and so is Austin. Personally, my Uncle and his wife lost their home and everything in it outside Austin in Steiner Ranch. They had 20 minutes to evacuate as the fire came over a ridge and jumped a ravine into their backyard. As they drove out of their driveway a 30 foot wall of flames was taking over their property.

This is how you can help:

HOUSTON – Go HERE to see a list of places taking donations.

MAGNOLIA – Fire and Evacuation Facebook Page, Latest info on what people need.

DONATIONS NEEDED – Waller County Fair Grounds
hay, canned goods, baby supplies, hygiene supplies, snacks, dry foods, bedding and clothes

The Texas Wildfire Relief Fund
Financial donations for the State Firemen’s and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas are needed to help equip volunteer firefighters across the state with clothing, supplies and safety equipment. Secure, tax-deductible online donations can be made to the Texas Wildfire Relief Fund at txwildfirerelief.org.

Tomball Fire Dept.
1200 Rudel, Tomball
The Tomball Fire Department is accepting donations for personnel fighting the fires and people evacuated from their homes: antacids, sunglasses, safety goggles,face masks, eye wash, gum, 12 packs of soda, white tee shirts, and socks.

Villa Toscana Apartments
9125 Hwy 6 N.
Villa Toscana is collecting donations for firefighters and wildfire evacuees including: clothes (new and used) rags, bedding, towels, bottled water, gatorade, individual packaged snacks, eye drops, Vaseline, toiletries, white -t-shirts, goggles, and pet supplies (litter, litter boxes, pet food). 

Pump It Up Cy-Fair
10910 West Sam Houston Pkwy. N., #100
Pump It Up Cy-Fair is collecting the following items: towels, linens, pillows, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, soap, baby food, sunscreen and aloe. For firefighters, they are collecting: safety goggles, white T-shirts (all sizes), socks (all sizes), disposable breathing masks, eyewash, baby wipes, lip balm, antacids, nasal spray, pain relievers, shaving cream, disposable razors, and energy drinks. Donations can be taken by during business hours or left at their door after hours. For more information, call 281-469-4205.

Massage Envy – Copperfield
7039 Hwy. 6 N
Massage Envy – Cypress
25712E Hwy. 290
European Wax Center
7014F Hwy. 6 N.
All three of these locations are accepting the following donations through Saturday, Sept. 10: packages of new socks, shirts, underwear, bras and white T-shirts; bottled water, Gatorade, hand towels, toiletries, baby wipes, Visine/Vaseline, goggles, and non-perishable food items.

Emotional Accord Photography
Families who have lost pictures in the fire and would like a free portrait session can contact Kimberlee Peterson at Emotional Accord Photography. Visit emotionalaccord.com.

AUSTIN — As wildfires continue to burn in Central Texas, there are several ways to help out the victims and donate. To read more go HERE.

• KVUE is teaming up with Randall’s Food Stores to raise funds for the victims of the Central Texas wildfires. It’s called the Neighbors in Need Wildfire Relief Drive. You can go to any Austin-area Randall’s and donate using a scan card at the register. All proceeds will go to The Red Cross fire relief in Central Texas. In addition, KVUE is sponsoring a benefit concert Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Nutty Brown Café. For more information, click here.
• Secure, tax-deductible online donations to the Texas Wildfire Relief Fund can be made by visiting, www.txwildfirerelief.org.
• Austin Christian Fellowship is taking donations of bottled water, sports drinks, non-perishable snacks, toiletries, work gloves, heavy duty trash bags, flashlights, batteries and pet food. Donations can be taken to 6401 River Place Boulevard.
• Palm Valley Lutheran Church at 2500 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock, will be collecting donations Wednesday through the weekend from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. each day.  They are working with the Red Cross and Austin Disaster Relief.
• Lutheran Social Services of the South, Inc. Disaster Response (LSSDR)is accepting monetary donations for the fire victims here:www.lsss.org/give-now
• Cash donations should be made directly to the Red Cross of Central Texas.

To read more go HERE

If you know of anymore locations or drop off points, please leave a comment!