Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Millions Pledged To Harvey Relief As Rebuilding Starts
More than $275 million has been pledged or raised in the week since Hurricane Harvey dumped 50 inches of rain on the Houston area.
The Rebuild Texas Fund, announced on Friday by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and backed with matching donations by Michael and Susan Dell, raised more than $38 million over the weekend, with a goal to raise $100 million.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Judge Ed Emmett established a Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund through the Greater Houston Community Foundation that has raised more than $34 million. Another $22.7 million has been raised through the United Way of Greater Houston’s Harvey Relief Fund. . .