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Watch Out for Price Gouging and ICE/HSI Imposters

Report Price Gouging “If Texans in affected counties believe they have been scammed or encountered price gouging during or after Hu…

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City of Houston
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Guide to Disaster Assistance Services for Immigrant Houstonians

To All Houstonians and Community Partners, In the aftermath of a natural disaster of unprecedented proportions, the people of Houston hav…

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Community
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Beaumont Water System Fails/Harvey Devastation Is Staggering

The unfolding catastrophe due to Hurricane Harvey is staggering! Sadly, the death toll has risen to 29 lives lost. The number of people i…

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Donations Needed

Community Donation/Distribution Center In Need of: Clothes/ Shoes Baby Items Food Water Bed Linens Air Mattress Pillows Blankets Personal…

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HOPE Clinic is Opened for the Community

HOPE Clinic will be operational the rest of this week at all 3 of our sites. From 9AM to 3PM-Wednesday; 9AM-5PM Thurs. & Fri. for me…

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Community
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File Harvey Insurance Claims ASAP: What You Need to Know

As you know, our region is still in a state of emergency and there is flooding throughout. Flooding is still a serious threat and there a…

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City of Houston
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Hurricane Harvey: List of Houston Emergency Shelters and Supply Needs

If you are need of shelter as Houston continues to experience flood conditions as a result of Hurricane Harvey, the following locations h…

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Hurricane Alert Update: Potentially Life-Threatening Storm for Texas/Louisiana!

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Congressional Update Town Hall Meeting, Aug. 26

Congressman Al Green will have a town hall this Saturday for Congressional Updates. We hope to see you at the town hall for information o…

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Free Legal Assessment for Nonprofits

Don’t miss the opportunity for a FREE LEGAL ASSESSMENT United Way of Greater Houston invites you to register for the ExxonMobil, Haynes…

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Tropical Storm Alert! Harvey May Target Texas/Louisiana

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Rep. Al Green Free Health Fair Tomorrow, Aug. 19

Congressman Al Green in conjunction with Community Health Choice and Houston ISD presents Green Light to Healthy Living on Aug. 19, 20017.

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