Greater Houston Disaster Alliance launches Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund to aid victims

HOUSTON – In response to the significant number of households affected by Hurricane Beryl, the Greater Houston Disaster Alliance will host a press conference today to announce its activation of the Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund.

This fund aims to raise financial support for those impacted by last week’s storm.

The Greater Houston Disaster Alliance, a joint effort by the Greater Houston Community Foundation and United Way of Greater Houston, has organized this initiative to provide low-to-moderate income families with emergency financial assistance, home repairs, and help accessing resources.

The support will extend to residents of the City of Houston and the counties of Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, and Waller.

At 1 p.m. today, Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will join the disaster alliance at the press conference to show their support for the fund. Additional speakers will include Amanda McMillian, president and CEO of United Way of Greater Houston, and Bob Harvey, co-chair of the Disaster Recovery Council and board member of the Greater Houston Community Foundation.

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KPRC 2 will livestream the press conference.