TEXAS STRONG

I truly have no words for what is happening in Houston, TX. Josh and I were just in Houston about two weeks before Hurricane Harvey absolutely devastated this city. Our sweet friends Matt & Alex, two of Josh's best friends from college, live in this beautiful city and opened up their home to us for the weekend. We fell in love with Houston and loved exploring this city with Matt & Alex as they raved about their community and their neighborhood. This same neighborhood and community were flooded to the point where they couldn't leave their house for a few days. While their home is safe, the same can't be said for many other families in the Houston area and surrounding communities. THOUSANDS of people have been displaced due to the amount of rain that poured down on Houston. This was completely unexpected. People are now having to rely on the government, their country, and their fellow Texans to pull through. It is heart breaking to see how many Texans have been displaced with absolutely nowhere to go.

Josh and I have always had a special place in our hearts for Texas and have been watching the news every day to see how we can specifically pray for these sweet people. We road tripped across this beautiful state last month for almost nine days, staying with some amazing Texans whom we love dearly. I felt lead to share some important information with my readers of how YOU can help those in need. Please see the information below.

SHOPS:

The Light Blonde: We are donating 100% of the proceeds to this cause, yes every cent will go directly to those in need!

Ruby's Rubbish: Proceeds from the sale of our Hurricane Relief Tee shown will go to the organization Send Relief: https://www.namb.net/send-relief whose mission is Christ centered relief efforts.

We Believe: All proceeds go to benefit the Texas victims of Hurricane Harvey
Altar'd State: 100% of net proceeds from the Altar’d State “Strengthen You” t-shirt will go to humanitarian aid agencies assisting those in Texas impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

NBT Threads: 100% of net proceeds will be donated back to the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Magnolia Market: Now-Sept. 30th ALL PROCEEDS from their Texas Forever shirt will be donated to Hurricane Harvey disaster relief efforts. 
Paris Texas Apparel Co: Paris Texas Apparel Co will donate 100% of the proceeds from this t-shirt to Hurricane Harvey Relief funds. 
Hunt & Gather Goods: This listing is for one beautifully handmade LIMITED EDITION "Let Faith Arise" sign. 100% OF PROCEEDS WILL GO TO VICTIMS OF HURRICANE HARVEY. 
Golden Thread Shop: 100% of the proceeds from these two products will go towards basic necessities that we will collect and deliver personally. 
Tink & Key: 100% of proceeds will be donated to Samaritan's Purse
SouthernJewlz Boutique: 100% of proceeds will go towards Hurricane Relief!
River Babe Threads: All of the profits from these tees will be donated to the United Way of Greater Houston to aid in their relief efforts.  

Lindsay Letters: For this weekend (through Monday, September 5th), $10 from every sale of this print will go towards Heartland Church's "fill the bucket" campaign to partner with a local church in the Houston area to bring much-needed supplies to those affected by Hurricane Harvey

Elaine Turner: 100% of proceeds of our Texas strong tee shirt will go to the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund

Houston Flood Relief: You Caring by JJ WATT of the Houston Texans United Way of Houston
Faith Based Organizations: Convoy of Hope
Blood Donations: South Texas Blood
Food Donations: Harvey Food Banks Houston Food Banks
Diaper Donations: Texas Diaper Bank
Online Only Organizations: Airbnb Global Giving
Animal Donations: Houston Humane Society Houstin SPCA

***Directly from http://www.houstontx.gov/*** Ways to help Houston recover from Harvey   

1. Individuals. Call 211 (713-685-2300 if out of area). They are coordinating volunteers.
2. Groups or Individuals. Register at www.volunteerhouston.org (likely the most comprehensive and easiest to use).
3. Corporations wanting to donate supplies or money (for example, XYZ Corp has truckloads of supplies they want to contribute):
   Please send an email to Norma.Meadows@houstontx.gov and Carlecia.Wright@houstontx.gov with the following information:
         - Name of organization
        - Name of person to call regarding the donation
        - Email of Point of Contact
        - Service provided
4. Individuals wanting to donate. Harris County & COH JOINT Donations Hotline. 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769)
5. Medical volunteers. SETRAC website for medical volunteers to register for disaster volunteer ops:https://texasdisastervolunteerregistry.org/

GOD BLESS TEXAS

XO, 

Riley