Harvey Relief: How to Help

For all those who love to visit the Coastal Bend and want to help, tune into the Hand in Hand Harvey Relief Telethon. The live simulcast begins at 7 p.m. CT Tuesday, Sept. 12 on ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and CMT.
Headlined by Beyonce, Barbra Streisand and Oprah Winfrey, the Hand in Hand telethon features an impressive list of high profile celebrities. A-listers such as George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Dennis Quaid, Reese Witherspoon and more will participate.
The telecast airs from the Majestic Theater in San Antonio, the Universal Studios lot in Los Angeles, Times Square in New York City and at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry.
The one-hour event for Hurricane Harvey victims will benefit organizations such as United Way of Greater Houston, Habitat for Humanity, Save the Children, Feeding Texas and the Mayor’s Fund for Hurricane Harvey Relief.
For more information, visit handinhand2017.com.
GET INVOLVED LOCALLY:
Local fundraisers offer ways to help while having a little fun between cleanup. Here’s a sample of what’s happening on the local scene. Be sure to visit 101corpuschristi.com/EVENTS for more events. The interactive calendar loads events directly to your calendar. You can also email them to family or friends directly from the website.
Art Center of Corpus Christi Emergency Sale
Through the months of September and October, all art sold in the Meadows and Kucera galleries at the Art Center of Corpus Christi will directly benefit Coastal Bend artists who have been affected by Hurricane Harvey.
You can also complete a form here for information from the Art Center on how to directly help artists in need.
The Art Center of Corpus Christi is located at 100 N Shoreline Blvd in Corpus Christi.
“This Close to Greatness” book signing
Local author Andy Purvis hosts a book signing of his new book, “This Close to Greatness,” at Barnes & Noble Saturday, Sept. 9 from 1-3 p.m.
The book contains hundreds of full-color photographs, giving a personal look into expanse of Purvis’ 35 years covering sports. All book royalties from the day will be donated to Coastal Bend Hurricane Harvey relief funds.
Visit the Barnes and Noble bookstore at 5129 Banche D. Moore Drive in Corpus Christi for the booksigning.
CC Songwriters Hurricane Benefit
Visit the Executive Surf Club on Sunday, Sept. 10 for a benefit hosted by CC Songwriters, featuring performances by talented local musicians. Donations (cash and goods) will be taken at the door.
All proceeds will benefit the Rockport Center for the Arts. All goods will be donated to the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce.
The Executive Surf Club is located at 309 N. Water St. in Corpus Christi.
Mercy Chefs: Cook for a Cause
If you enjoy cooking and would like to volunteer, join Mercy Chefs’ volunteer team. The organization has already served more than 100,000 meals to victims and first responders of Hurricane Harvey.
To help out in their mobile kitchens or to provide disaster relief, fill out the volunteer form at mercychefs.com/get-involved.
Rock for Relief: Texas Coast Benefit Festival
Join the House of Rock’s benefit from Sept. 8-9. Over 25 local bands will perform at the two-day festival. The music starts Friday, Sept. 8 at 4 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m.
To attend, bring a suggested donation of $10 or canned goods. All proceeds from the event will help the Food Bank of Corpus Christi.
The House of Rock is located at 511 Starr Street in Corpus Christi.
Rock & Ride Motorcycle Run and Music Festival
Ride for relief with the annual Rock and Ride Motorcycle Run and Music Festival thrown by Classic Rock 104.5 and Edwards Law Firm. In its eighth year, the festival will benefit Coastal Bend Hurricane Relief efforts.
Register to ride at Brewster Street Ice House or Corpus Christi Harley Davidson. The ride begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at Corpus Christi Harley Davidson.
No bike, no problem: the festival begins at Water’s Edge Park after the ride from noon to 10 p.m. and will feature live music, local food trucks, vendors and bike demonstrations. For more information, visit classicrock1045.com/rock-ride.
Water’s Edge Park is located at 602 S. Shoreline Blvd in Corpus Christi.
Warrior Support Center Donation Drive
Donate children’s items such as coloring books and crayons, backpacks, diapers, baby wipes, hygiene produce, small blankets and new clothing.
The donation drive runs 1-6 p.m. daily through Sunday, Sept. 10 at Warrior Support Center. All items will be delivered to local FEMA and Red Cross locations.
Warrior Support Center is located at 201 N. 4th St. in Robstown.
VOLUNTEER AND DONATE:
Volunteer:
American Red Cross
1-800-RED CROSS
Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi
361-884-0651
Coastal Bend Foundation/Coastal Bend Disaster Recovery Group
361-596-3741
Donate:
Church Unlimited
7451 Bay Area Drive in Corpus Christi
361-993-5900
City of Aransas Pass: Allen Samuels Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
877 TX-35 in Aransas Pass
361-386-2626
Dress for Success
1620 S. Brownlee Blvd. in Corpus Christi
361-232-5226
Incarnate Word Academy
2920 S. Alameda St. in Corpus Christi
361-883-0857
Rock City Church Hurricane Relief Fund: Donate online
10309 SPID in Corpus Christi
361-353-4421
San Patricio County & Aransas County with Church Unlimited
7451 Bay Area Drive in Corpus Christi
361-219-5056
United Way of the Coastal Bend
361-882-2529 or text UWHARVEY to 41444