Be a Part of Disaster Recovery Efforts
Immediate Response and Long-Term Recovery
Nonprofit, governmental, and faith-based organizations are essential drivers of our community’s recovery progress after a disaster.
Participating organizations coordinate assistance for impacted individuals across many types of needs, and collaborate to advance recovery efforts in both blue-sky times and times of disaster.
To get involved in this work, there are two groups you can join based on the type of assistance you are able to provide after a disaster.
How You Can Help
Immediate Response
Texas Gulf Coast Regional Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (TGCRVOAD)
The Texas Gulf Coast Regional Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (TGCRVOAD) organizes agencies in the immediate response phase after disasters, and hands operations over to H-Town Recovers when recovery begins.
How to Join: Click the JOIN button below to register as a member organization. If you have questions, send us a note via our Contact Us page. An H-Town Recovers representative will follow up with you.
Member/Partner Requirements:
- Organizations can participate as either a Member or a Partner.
- Organizations must be a 501 (c) (3).
- Organizations must have a disaster response program and policy for the commitment of resources to meet the needs of people affected by disaster without discrimination.
- Organizations must minimally operate in one of the 13-H-GAC cities and municipalities.
- For-profit organizations that are not eligible for exemption from federal income taxation under Section 501(a) of the Code may participate if they demonstrate a commitment to support those impacted by disaster and to the TGCRVOAD mission.
Long-Term Recovery
H-Town Recovers (Long Term Recovery Committee for Harris County)
H-Town Recovers is eager to expand its membership in Houston and Harris County. H-Town Recovers is focused on the long-term recovery of our community, which can sometimes take years, and is not active immediately after a disaster.
How to Join: Organizations wanting to learn more about membership and to apply should click the JOIN button below to submit your application. An H-Town Recovers representative will follow up to answer any questions and provide next steps for securing membership.
Requirements:
- Member organizations must be a 501 (c) (3).
- Member organizations must sign a participating agency agreement with H-Town Recovers. A copy of the agreement will be shared during the application process.
- Member organizations must regularly attend scheduled H-Town Recovers meetings to remain active. Members are encouraged to join a workgroup.