Introducing the Steemit Harvey Relief Fund
Steemit Community Effects Change
On August 26th 2017 category 4 Hurricane Harvey made landfall in the small town of Rockport, TX. The damage from the winds were immediate. As the days progressed, Hurricane Harvey slowly worked it's way to Houston, TX which is the United States 4th largest city. It's also home to the largest domestic oil reserve and refineries in America. Houston and it's surrounding cities received an official measurement of 30 inches of rain. Some ngo (non-government organizations) have estimated 50 inches total. Citizens of humanity sprung into action immediately. This idea and fund was born out of the Steemit Meetup in Austin organized by @RichardCrill and @lindseylambz. We noticed that $50,000 USD worth of bitcoin were raised by Danny Sessoms for Hurricane Harvey Donations in Houston and we wanted to get the entire steemit community involved as well. The plan is to take the liquid funds raised from this initial 7 day payout and present a check to the Houston Hurricane Relief Fund. All efforts after the first 7 day payout will be used to directly help and assist the citizens of Aransas & Nueces Counties which is home to Corpus Christi and Rockport. These smaller towns don't have the same infrastructure or economy as Houston, so they are often last in line for federal assistance. The long-term efforts of @HarveyReliefFund and the steemit community will make sure that they are not forgotten about.
In the video you will see the story of Fernando Medina who was rescued by boat and went out to volunteer by giving away free hot dogs. This story made me pull over and compose myself for a minute.
You will also hear from little Marissa and Miguel who has lost everything, but were still in high spirits.
You also hear about 2 people that loaded up a moving truck with diapers and other essentials. They then drove from New Hampshire and Nashville to Houston and posted up near the shelters to handout emergency provisions.
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Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund Dash
Shit....a terrible thing. I am ery sad. Be strong and good luck. We support
As long as good people with means keep pitching in to assist, disasters like this won't have to be as bad as Katrina.
Here's a few more tokens for such a worthwhile initiative. Thank you! Namaste :)
Namaste :)
Namaste, @eric-boucher
Great idea and initiative! Wish the best in these continued efforts of giving.
What is the plan with the non-liquid rewards? and Why wasn't this mentioned?
Rockport, Nueces County and Aransas county direct relief efforts. After the initial 7 days, all efforts will be focused on the "ground zero". By next week, I will be in Corpus Christi on the ground.
what will you be doing with the non liquid rewards ? - great initiative! This has my full support @harveyrelieffund.
All non-liquid and post 7 day payouts will be used to directly assist those in Aransas and Nueces County. That's the area where our efforts will make the greatest difference.
So the account will be powered down and used to additional funding if understood correctly. Great to hear and thank you for adding this information for more understanding.
can you tell me how can I raise my upvote up to 0.4$ please? @harveyrelieffund
I think you would need over 2000sp.
Good question, proper answer, and I agree - Fully supported.
are they really going to do it?! I doubt, what a proof they are legit and trustable ?
Same here!!! I agree! No doubt!!
I was impressed to help him
hello Sir @thejohalfiles
you are good person if you help others
@thejohalfiles Just wanted to say thank you for your support here and in other places on steem!
Thank you brother, hope you have been well.
Namaste :)
months i have tried so hard to chat with you but i know how busy you are, is there somewhere else to find you @thejohalfiles ?
@oluwoleolaide cordinator of @steem-lagos Nigeria!
@thejohalfiles I also would like to thank you for your support!
wow ... you are doing an amazing work indeed. i can imagine the joy and relief it would bring to the affected community. You have my support on this and i look forward to get progress report when you do carry on this benevolence gesture.
yeah right
upvoted and followed you, please do the same
Hi harveyrelieffund,
Nice work sir
Such a nice thing!
This is such a sorrowful story it aint funny. This was 1 of the worse storm that cause a massive damage to US and i pray for all the victims who where affected by this storm. May the lord give them peace and help them to rebuild what was destroyed.Amen.
Great cause, upvoted. I think people can say what they want about trump but he is a reasonable person for donating 1 million $$ even if it is only a small amount of his estate!
Very good idea! Steemit makes wonders
I really appreciate you putting this together, and reaching out a helping hand.
Absolutely, thank you.