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This is the official discussion thread for the cause Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund at GHCF. Its EIN is 23-7160400 and it's a central misc. 170(c) organization based in Houston, TX. Research more info about the cause on GuideStar and Charity Navigator.

We are focused on immediate and long-term relief efforts in Harris County and Houston in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.

https://ghcf.org/learn/

After receiving an overwhelming number of inquiries from citizens and companies who want to help, Mayor Sylvester Turner and County Judge Ed Emmett have established the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund that will accept tax-deductible flood relief donations for victims affected by the recent floods. The fund will be housed at the Greater Houston Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity.

Also read Charitocracy's blog post about Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund at GHCF!

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[Bubba]

Ok, folks, everyone wants to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey, right? Well, here is a chance to do that. Check it out and help Hurricane Harvey victims receive the September check.

GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Our business is helping donors create lasting legacies and meaningful impact. Through the vision and generosity of our donors, we are one of the largest grant makers in the region.

[Stephanie]

So many great causes but this one seems like a no brainer this month!

[morganobx]

This is not rated on Charity Navigator so we have no verified information regarding distribution of funds. I am very cautious about donating to charities not rated by Charity Navigator. How about you?

[Benj]

Great question!

A good rating or a bad rating from Charity Navigator is valuable info, but such a small % (or sub-%!) of charities are presently rated on there, no rating can’t be taken as a negative.

This video covers some of GHCF’s 20-year track record, and I personally feel like this local approach would serve the community better than, for example, the Red Cross:

[morganobx]

Thank you for your comments, Benj. That makes sense in this case & I appreciate the information.

Morgan

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