Category: College Students and Hurricane Relief

Hurricane Harvey has come and gone and the aftermath is devastating. Thousands of homes and businesses have been destroyed leaving the residents of Texas in need of help. While Harvey overstayed its welcome, leaving a mess in Huston’s home, another storm is making its way to Tampa, Florida’s front door.

Hurricane Irma started its wrath Sunday causing more damage and pain to U.S. residents after a direct hit on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. College students you know what do to. Another week without the luxury of pizza seems like a small sacrifice to help someone so desperately in need. Below are three more ways college students can contribute to the Hurricane relief efforts.

1 Unicef: This organization is dedicated to helping children during times of crisis. With 90% of every dollar donated going right to children, you can know your money is going to a good cause.

2 GoFundMe: Chances are if you’re a college student you already know about this donation website. GoFundMe has set up a Direct Impact Fund so people can easily donate to reliable Hurricane relief pages.

3 American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: All college students have a soft spot for animals. ASPCA is asking for donations to help animals and pets affected by the storms. All of the money donated goes to help a furry friend in need.

In a time where it feels like we sacrifice so much as college students trying to get by, we often forget how fortunate we are. As the world’s future, us college students must help those affected by Hurricane Harvey and Irma. Please consider skipping your night out this week and give your money to those who need it most.

 

It’s been difficult watching Hurricane Harvey come sweeping through Texas leaving devastation and heartbreak. Pictures showing pets swimming through the streets and the elderly floating in a nursing home beckoned me to help, but as a college student sitting in the middle of Iowa with no boat and no money how could I contribute anything besides prayers and hopeful wishes?

With another Hurricane barreling towards the US even more help will be needed and college students like myself can do more than just send wishful thinking to Texas. Here are three reliable places to donate that cost less than your weekly Starbucks needs.

1 All Hands: This non-profit is dedicated to helping people recover from natural disasters all over the world. Their “Respond, Recover, Renew” mission helps ensure that help will be given during and after Harvey. All Hands accepts any donation amount on their website.

2 Global Giving: This is the largest global crowdfunding organization helping connect people with ways to give. Global Giving is currently trying to reach a

goal of $5 million dollars to donate to relief efforts. Donors can pick a set amount or select their own amount to donate.

3 Operation Supply Drop: This is a veteran’s organization with a chain of donation areas set up in Texas. Viewers can see live on their website who has donated and how much was given. Donors can select an amount or choose their own to give.

These three organizations are easy to donate to and are a guaranteed way your money doesn’t go to waste. During this time, it’s important to come together and help those in need; your late-night takeout needs will taste better next week anyway.