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Disaster Relief of Texas

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Ponder, TXEIN 394530396
Food & Basic Needs No active projects

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Overview

About Disaster Relief of Texas

After hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires, and other disasters, Disaster Relief of Texas helps individuals and families find what they need to begin recovering. That can mean food, water, clothing, household items, emotional support, or practical resources. Your gift supports a response that sees recovery as more than replacing things, it also means helping people find steadier ground.

Disaster Relief of Texas pairs immediate disaster assistance with the less visible needs that follow, including emotional support, advice, and household recovery items. It is also planning a Community Learning Hub where youth can find mentors, creative workshops, library resources, and opportunities to build life skills.

What they do

Programs

The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.

Program 01

Disaster response assistance

Provides immediate aid to individuals and communities affected by hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, fires, and other natural or human-caused disasters.

Program 02

Essential supplies distribution

Delivers care packages and supplies such as food, water, blankets, clothing, and personal necessities.

Program 03

Household recovery assistance

Helps families recovering from disasters with items including clothing, kitchenware, and furniture.

Program 04

Emotional support and resource assistance

Provides emotional support, advice, and resources to people facing difficult circumstances.

Program 05

Community Learning Hub

A planned youth-focused space with creative workshops, libraries, arts and crafts, mentors, and activities supporting leadership, teamwork, self-care, problem solving, and life skills.

The story

About this work

Mission

Disaster Relief of Texas provides aid and support to individuals and communities affected by natural or human-caused disasters, including essential supplies and emotional support.

Who they serve

Individuals, families, children, and communities affected by disasters, with a focus on families in Texas and surrounding states who need assistance after hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, fires, and other disasters.

Their impact

  • After a family lost everything in an electrical fire, Lee and Meghan found clothing, kitchenware, and furniture to furnish the family’s entire house in less than a week.
  • A person leaving a violent domestic relationship received clothing, food, emotional support, resources, and advice that helped her return to school and graduate with a degree.

How your donation helps

  • Food, water, blankets, clothing, and personal necessities for disaster-affected people
  • Household items such as kitchenware and furniture for families recovering from disasters
  • Emotional support and practical resources
  • Creative workshops and arts and crafts materials for the planned Community Learning Hub
  • Library resources and youth mentoring activities
For the community

Need help?

How someone in need can access Disaster Relief of Texas’s services.

People seeking assistance can contact Disaster Relief of Texas by phone or message. The organization describes assistance for families and children affected by hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, fires, and other disasters, as well as emotional support and practical resources.

Impact in person

Stories

The people behind the work.

A family rebuilds after an electrical fire

After an electrical fire destroyed a family’s home and belongings on October 7, 2021, Lee and Meghan helped locate clothing, kitchenware, and furniture to furnish the entire house in less than a week. The family also described receiving physical and emotional support from the community.

If it wasn’t for them I don’t know where we’d be. — Mark & Maria, Justin, TX

Support with clothing, advice, and employment resources

Tesha described receiving clothing, advice, and tools from Lee during a difficult period, which helped her work toward employment and getting back on her feet.

Lee did not even hesitate. She gave me clothes and advice and the tools I needed to help me get a job and back on my feet. — Tesha, Tucson, AZ

A care package for a mother and her daughters

During an unexpected time of need, Lindsey received a box of summer necessities for herself and her two daughters, ages 3 and 16.

The small gesture meant everything to me and I will be forever grateful that someone took the time to help me. — Lindsey, Pittsburgh, PA

Infant formula assistance

When Kayla experienced difficulty paying for infant formula at a grocery store, Lee helped purchase the formula for her son.

I could not have been more thankful for the help she gave me. — Kayla, Denton, TX

Resources during a difficult transition

From clothes, to food, to emotional support, Lee helped me pick up the pieces I didn’t even know I still had. — Tazy, Tucson, AZ
Funders

Grant support

$52,000 from 1 funder · through 2023 (IRS 990 records).

  • NABORS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION — $5,000 (2023)
    DISASTER RELEIF - FURTHER DETAILS ATTACHED
  • NABORS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION — $15,000 (2021)
    DISASTER RELEIF - FURTHER DETAILS ATTACHED
  • NABORS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION — $32,000 (2020)
    DISASTER RELEIF - FURTHER DETAILS ATTACHED
Beyond donations

Ways to help

Concrete needs and volunteer roles Disaster Relief of Texas has shared.

Volunteer opportunities

  • Volunteer service supporting families and children affected by disasters in Texas and surrounding states
Collaborators

Partners & funders

North Texas Food BankMeals on WheelsChildren’s Miracle NetworkRonald McDonald House CharitiesShiloh Field Community Garden
Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.

What kinds of supplies can Disaster Relief of Texas provide after a disaster?

The organization provides care packages with food, water, blankets, clothing, and personal necessities. It has also helped families replace kitchenware and furniture after losing a home.

Which disasters does the organization respond to?

Disaster Relief of Texas responds to hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires, and other natural or human-caused disasters.

Does the organization provide support beyond physical supplies?

Yes. Support can include emotional care, advice, and practical resources for people facing difficult circumstances.

What is the planned Community Learning Hub?

The planned hub is a youth-focused space with mentors, creative workshops, library resources, arts and crafts, and activities that support leadership, teamwork, self-care, problem solving, and life skills.

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