Braintree Mayor Sullivan Encourages Financial Donations For Hurricane Harvey Relief

From the Town of Braintree

BRAINTREE, MA – Mayor Joseph Sullivan announced today that the Town of Braintree is encouraging residents to donate to those affected by Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Texas by supporting local and national non-profits.

“While I do want to recognize that Braintree residents are eager to collect and donate tangible supplies to help our fellow Americans in need, this can actually impede Red Cross relief efforts by diverting time and energy to manage, transport, and distribute these donations," Sullivan said. “The best and quickest way to help the people of southeastern, Texas is to make a financial donation of any amount and we want to encourage that if possible."

He noted that Town employees have begun a financial collection effort in which residents can contribute to as well via check. The money will benefit one or more of the following organizations.

• Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund
• Houston Food Bank
• American Red Cross - Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or Text HARVEY to 90999 to make a $10.00 donation
• Salvation Army - Or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY

Houston flooding amid historic rainfall levels fueled by Tropical Storm Harvey. Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images News/Getty Images