Disaster Recovery
For help related to Tropical Storm Imelda, call our 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE 24/7 by dialing 211. Click here for more information.
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 CEOUnited Way of Greater Houston |
 Bob Harvey, President and CEO Greater Houston Partnership |
 Honorable Ed EmmettHarris County Judge |
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 Honorable Robert HebertFort 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 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 |
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 |
Our volunteer task force guides our recovery work and investments.
 Lynne Liberato, PartnerHaynes 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 CEOBakerRipley |
 Brian Greene, President and CEOHouston Food Bank |
 Missy Herndon, President and CEOInterfaith 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 CoordinatorHarris 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 |