In the year since Hurricane Harvey hit, we have been reminded each and every day that the strength of our community knows no bounds and that we are surrounded by people who will do whatever it takes to help those who are hurting. Click below to learn about our recovery work, our partnerships, and why it matters.
Thank you for all you do to keep our United Way and our community strong.

From immediate relief to long-term recovery, we are here.
Anna Babin, President and CEO
United Way of Greater Houston |
Bob Harvey, President and CEO
Greater Houston Partnership |
Honorable Ed Emmett
Harris County Judge |
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Honorable Robert Hebert
Fort Bend County Judge |
Scott McLean, President and COO
Zions Bancorp |
Francisco Sanchez, Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management |
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Our 2-1-1 HELPLINE has connected 403,000 of our neighbors with help related to Harvey.
Honorable Ed Emmett
Harris County Judge |
Francisco Sanchez, Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator
Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management |
Anna Babin, President and CEO
United Way of Greater Houston |
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Long-term recovery can take three to five years. We'll be here for the long haul.
Anna Babin, President and CEO
United Way of Greater Houston |
Bob Harvey, President and CEO
Greater Houston Partnership |
Francisco Sanchez, Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator
Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management |
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Our volunteer task force guides our recovery work and investments.
Lynne Liberato, Partner
Haynes and Boone
Chair, Hurricane Harvey Task Force |
Bob Harvey, President and CEO
Greater Houston Partnership |
Lynn Elsenhans, Sunoco (retired)
Hurricane Harvey Task Force |
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United Way and its partners collaborate to create impact.
Claudia Aguirre, President and CEO
BakerRipley |
Brian Greene, President and CEO
Houston Food Bank |
Missy Herndon, President and CEO
Interfaith of The Woodlands |
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Our neighbors reflect on their recovery.
Meet Linda |
Meet Susan and Daniel |
Meet Raquel |
Meet Dorothy |

What can we do to prepare for the next disaster?
Honorable Ed Emmett
Harris County Judge |
Mark Sloan, Emergency Management Coordinator
Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management |
Francisco Sanchez, Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator
Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management |
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Download a piece about our first year of recovery work, read about our role and investments, and join us in thanking those who have made it possible.
Year One: a look at our first year of recovery work and those who made it possible |
United Way's role in recovery |
United Way Relief Fund investments to date |
United Way Relief Fund major donors |
Day of Action Photo Gallery |
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