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H-E-B donates $1 million to Texas food banks to help those in need after winter storm
Read full article: H-E-B donates $1 million to Texas food banks to help those in need after winter stormH-E-B is going above and beyond to make sure Texans have food on their table by donating $1 million to food banks in all Texas.
$159 million in rental relief opens for Houston, Harris County renters in need
Read full article: $159 million in rental relief opens for Houston, Harris County renters in needRenters in Houston and Harris County who are struggling to make ends meet because of the COVID-19 pandemic can begin applying for assistance on Thursday.
What you need to know about the new Houston and Harris County winter storm relief fund
Read full article: What you need to know about the new Houston and Harris County winter storm relief fundHouston Mayor Sylvester Turner will announce the Greater Houston 2021 Winter Storm Relief Fund on Monday during a news conference at 1 p.m.
SUPPORT LOCAL: How you can support these institutions in Sugar Land whose mission is to help the community
Read full article: SUPPORT LOCAL: How you can support these institutions in Sugar Land whose mission is to help the communityKPRC 2 is continuing to feature local businesses as the Houston economy re-opens. Today we’re featuring Texas institutions in Sugar Land whose mission is to help the community.
HERE 2 HELP: These are all the emergency funds you can apply to for financial help
Read full article: HERE 2 HELP: These are all the emergency funds you can apply to for financial helpThe U.S. economy has taken a significant hit due to coronavirus pandemic with about 2.1 million in Texas who have filed for unemployment benefits.Luckily, there are several nonprofit organizations and labor unions across the country providing financial coronavirus relief to those who have lost their jobs or had their hours reduced and are struggling to make ends meet.
Here’s what to do if your unemployment application was denied
Read full article: Here’s what to do if your unemployment application was deniedAs much as 1.9 million Texans filed for unemployment since the coronavirus pandemic began, shutting down businesses. Of the 1.9 million, many of whom were disqualified for benefits.
Free or discounted child items and assistance for expectant mothers or new parents
Read full article: Free or discounted child items and assistance for expectant mothers or new parentsWe know times are tough right now, especially for parents who have lost their employment due to the coronavirus crisis.
A VFW Post in Pearland is in financial trouble and may have to shut down. Here’s how you can help them.
Read full article: A VFW Post in Pearland is in financial trouble and may have to shut down. Here’s how you can help them.The coronavirus pandemic is threatening to permanently shut down VFW Post 7109 in Pearland due to funding, six months after marking their 50th anniversary.
HERE 2 HELP: How Texas families can receive free internet, computers and educational tools for their pre-K children
Read full article: HERE 2 HELP: How Texas families can receive free internet, computers and educational tools for their pre-K childrenA national nonprofit organization wants to ensure that low-income Texas families struggling because of the coronavirus pandemic have the tools and resources needed for their little one’s education.
HERE 2 HELP: 5 ways you can help those affected by COVID-19 using social media
Read full article: HERE 2 HELP: 5 ways you can help those affected by COVID-19 using social mediaAs Houstonians are hunkering down, working from home and going online more, people are turning to social media to help those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
VIDEO: Heartbreaking long lines at Berry Center food distribution show dire need. How to help and get help
Read full article: VIDEO: Heartbreaking long lines at Berry Center food distribution show dire need. How to help and get helpWith thousands out of work and children home from school, the number of Houstonians in need of food has skyrocketed in the last two months.
Joel, Victoria Osteen contribute $100K to Alex Bregman’s Houston Food Bank fundraising campaign
Read full article: Joel, Victoria Osteen contribute $100K to Alex Bregman’s Houston Food Bank fundraising campaignJoel and Victoria Osteen made a six-figure contribution to Houston Astros’ Alex Bregman’s mission to help raise funds for the Houston Food Bank.
Q&A: Astros’ Alex Bregman talks about his mission to help feed Houstonians in need
Read full article: Q&A: Astros’ Alex Bregman talks about his mission to help feed Houstonians in needKPRC 2 anchor Owen Conflenti sat down with Astros third baseman to talk about why he decided to partner with the Houston Food Bank to raise money to help feed Houston.
Non-profit feeling the impact of COVID-19, running out of money
Read full article: Non-profit feeling the impact of COVID-19, running out of moneyInside the faith-based non-profit, Adult and Teen Challenge of Texas, is an ongoing mission to transform broken lives. The facility is a restoration rehab for adults and teens dealing with alcohol and drug abuse. Rodney Daniels who is the director of the nonprofit said the need for facilities like his is so great, that they’ve recently had to expand.
Mayor Turner asks people to support local restaurants to help decrease unemployment
Read full article: Mayor Turner asks people to support local restaurants to help decrease unemploymentMayor Sylvester Turner will update Houstonians on the city’s relief efforts, testing sites, the number of new positive cases and other coronavirus-related issues.