​In the two years 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. Thanks to the support of so many generous donors contributing more than $52 million to the United Way Relief Fund, we have helped nearly 70,000 families recover so far. Thank you for all you do to keep our United Way and our community strong.

See some of the highlights of Year Two.

Click below to learn about our recovery work, our partnerships, and why it matters.

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

Our 2-1-1 HELPLINE has connected 476,000 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

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

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

Download materials about our first two years of recovery work, read about our role and investments, and join us in thanking those who have made it possible.

Year Two: Highlights from our second year of recovery work

Year One: a look at our first year of recovery work

United Way's role in recovery

United Way Relief Fund investments to date

Day of Action Photo Gallery

United Way Relief Fund major donors