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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houstonians, it’s time to do what we do best: step up, and help out.
Some businesses across the Houston area have decided to open their doors in effort to help those who evacuated before Ida made landfall on Sunday
Lakewood Church
Pastor Joel Osteen’s ministry will be opening its doors for those who have been displaced by Hurricane Ida.
They will also hold a collection drive on Monday and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The church is asking those who can donate to bring bottled water, cleaning supplies, diapers and baby wipes.
The address is 3700 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77027.
Gallery Furniture
Mattress Mack is allowing Louisiana residents who are evacuating because of harsh weather conditions to sleep in the showroom at his store on the North Freeway. The address is 6006 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77076.
GF is loading up and on the way to assist our great friends in Louisiana. See a list of needed items to donate online here: https://t.co/VYEtsab7Gu. Louisiana residents are welcome to stay at GF Free on 8/29/21 with a LA id. God bless Louisiana, and God bless America. pic.twitter.com/lMfXIiOLmb
— Gallery Furniture (@GFToday) August 29, 2021
Gallery Furniture is partnering with several local non-profit organizations to gather non-perishable food items, diapers, pet food, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, hairbrushes, shampoo, feminine care products, activities for children and socks for evacuees.
Houstonians wanting to help out can drop off items through the end of the day at the North Freeway location. Volunteers will be packing up the items and distributing them to those in need.
Red Cross
The Red Cross has set up shelters around Houston for displaced Louisianans. The organization is looking for volunteers to help out at the shelters. You can find more information at redcross.org.
Anyone who needs a safe place should call 211, visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or download the free Red Cross Emergency app. You can also check with local officials and monitor local news for information on where to find emergency shelter.
Relief Gang
Houston rapper and community activist Trae Tha Truth and his Relief Gang are looking to help out anyone in need.
Evacuees in need can message the group on Instagram and follow their page for updates.
According to Trae, his organization is seeking a warehouse in Houston to stage a supply drive.
Houstonians interested in donating can text RELIEFGANG to 707070 or visit pledge.to/reliefgang.