I don’t really know where to start with this post. We are safe. We are dry. But most of our fellow Houstonians are not.

I’ll be honest, I knew Houston could flood, but I never thought it would get as bad as it did. Sunday morning, and most of the day, water was creeping up our sidewalk and driveway. I was a mess. My anxiety was out of control. I was so stressed and scared and I’ve sent myself into a mini Crohn’s flare.

But we are some of the lucky ones. There is a poll on Nextdoor for my neighborhood asking if your house flooded. About 50 percent flooded. We’re one of the few that didn’t. We are extremely lucky and blessed beyond belief. If you can, please help Houston.

Here are some suggestions:

American Red Cross – Monetary donations can be made here or text 90999 to donate $10.

J.J. Watt Foundation – J.J. has set up a YouCaring page and is encouraging people to donate.

Texas apparel to help raise funds:

The Shop Forward – Texas Forever shirt. This shirt supports the American Red Cross.

Magnolia Market – Blue Texas Forever shirt. All proceeds will be donated to Hurricane Harvey disaster relief efforts.

Sydney Marie Designs – Texas Strong flood relief. Proceeds go directly to the Samaritan’s Purse Texas Flood Relief.

Old Row – Texas Strong shirt. All proceeds from this shirt will be donated to the American Red Cross to help with the disaster relief effort in Texas due to Hurricane Harvey.

Dirty Coast – Be a New Orleanian in Texas. This shirt will raise funds for the Houston Food Bank.

St. Bernard Project – Stand with Texas shirt. 100 percent of proceeds go to the St. Bernard Project, which helps disaster relief.

Cupcake & Cheer Boutique – Proverbs 3:27 Texas shirt. ALL profits from this tee will be donated to help victims of the recent Texas hurricanes and floods!

Camp Gladiator – Hurricane Harvey release shirt. 100 percent of proceeds will go to the American Red Cross to provide disaster relief in Houston and across the Texas Coast.

Aggieland Outfitters – BTHO Harvey. 100 percent of profits going to the American Red Cross as they provide on the ground support for the affected areas.

MamaCasePrints – Texas flood relief tee. 100 percent of proceeds from the sale of this shirt will be donated to one of 3 charities of your choosing.

Yallsome – Texas Strong and Houston Strong shirts. 100 percent OF THE PROCEEDS from the sale of these shirts go to the Red Cross to help those afflicted by these tragic events.

Howler brothers – Howler for Harvey t-shirt. 100 percent of all proceeds going directly to relief efforts in Texas.

Grunt Style – Bigger than the storm tee. $10.00 from every shirt and hoodie that is purchased will go to the victims impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

Fleurty Girl – Hou Dat tee. 100 percent of the proceeds from the HOU DAT tee will be donated to Feeding Texas, an organization that serves food banks throughout the affected areas.

Amy Cate Designs – Texas Strong tees. 100 percent of the proceeds will be sent to hurricane relief.

Paris Texas Co – Come Hell or High water. Paris Texas Apparel Co will donate 100% of the profits from this t-shirt to Hurricane Harvey Relief funds.

Harvey Pets – Tees for Harvey Pets. Help pets of Harvey one by one. Buy a Harvey Pets shirt, and help the Houston SPCA keep Houston’s pets healthy and safe.

Chipper Things – Houston Strong tee. All profits will be donated to the Houston Food Bank to help with hurricane relief.

Other:

James Avery – Deep in the heart of Texas charm. 100 percent of the proceeds from the sales of the silver Deep in the Heart of Texas Charm will be donated to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, through September 30, 2017.

YETI – Yeti is donating 100 percent of YETI.com and YETI Flagship sales this Friday, September 1st, to fund Hurricane Harvey relief organizations. Learn more.

The Burlap Bag – Howdy y’all and don’t mess with Texas Candles. 100 percent of the proceeds from these candles will go to Hurricane Harvey relief. You get to pick which one of 3 organizations you’d like your purchase to go towards!

Just Stick It – Texas decals. 100 percent of proceeds are being donated Harvey Survivors.

RTIC – Houston Strong Tumbler. Help RTIC support Hometown Relief Efforts. 100 percentt of the proceeds will be donated to the JJ Watt Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund.

Christina Greene – #TexasStrong Necklace.  All proceeds of the #TexasStrong Necklace will be donated to the J.J. Watt Fund, Houston SPCA and individuals without a home.

Veatge – Jewelry. 15 percent of all proceeds for the entire month of Sept. will be donated to Mayor Turner’s flood relief fund.

Amazon Wishlists

Using the Amazon wishlists, you are able to directly purchase and ship needed items to the organizations.

SPCA of Texas

Animal Defense League

Refugee Services of Texas

Texas Diaper Bank Disaster Relief

American Red Cross

Houston Emergency Relief Undies for Everyone

I’ll be updating the list as I come across more #Texas inspired apparel.