Peabody Community Has Houston's Back

Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt, Jr. has announced that the City of Peabody has established a Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund in response to the thousands of people in the Houston area that are suffering from the effects of Hurricane Harvey.

Donations generated by the Peabody fund will be sent to the Greater Houston Community Foundation's Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund established by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. The proceeds from the Houston-based fund will go directly to rescue and relief efforts in the area.

"Our thoughts in Peabody are with the people of Houston and the state of Texas," said Mayor Bettencourt. "Our entire community will lend a helping hand to those that have been affected by this disaster. In a time like this, any amount of help goes a long way."

Mayor Bettencourt said that his office has received numerous phone calls and inquiries from Peabody residents asking how they can support the relief efforts in Houston.

Those interested in making a donation should visit www.peabody-ma.gov. In the upper-right hand corner click on "Online Payment Center". From there you will see Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund. Click the "Donate" button underneath the text and you will be directed to a PayPal portal. Enter your donation amount and other necessary information.

Questions can be directed to the Mayor's Office at (978)-538-5700.