President Joe Biden declared a state of emergency, which makes people eligible for federal assistance. Still, the need for help is immediate, as many struggle to find shelter, food and warmth in these dangerous freezing conditions. You can donate to any of the listed organizations by clicking on this link or the button below:
- THE Salvation Army provides shelter, food and other necessary items for those in need throughout Texas.
- THE American Red Cross is supporting at least 35 heating centers with cribs and blankets across the state.
- In Austin, the area Urban League started the #LoveThyNeighborTX campaign to raise money for hotel rooms, food, water, clothing and other basic needs of insecure housing communities.
- Local small business Free lunch is delivering home meals, blankets, hand warmers and hygiene kits to residents of the Esperanza Community, a state-sanctioned shelter / camp in the city.
- THE Other Uns Foundation it is also providing resilience kits to camp residents. The kits include basic needs for those living on the streets.
- Dallas area organizations Austin Street Center, OurCalling, The Stewpot, Union Gospel Mission, and Oak Lawn United Methodist Church are raising funds to help pay for temporary shelters, as well as Covid-19 rapid tests for those in need.
- Austin Caritas it also helps those with real estate insecurity in the Austin area. You can support their work by making a cash donation or requesting items from your Amazon wish list to be sent directly to the center.
- Austin Pets Alive! is working to keep pets throughout Texas warm and safe during freezing conditions. The group needs thermal pillows, Styrofoam coolers, dog beds, heating lamps and cash donations.
Impact Your World will continue to update this list as more organizations respond.