Hurricane Beryl Assistance

Like many Houstonians, Leonard was displaced after Hurricane Harvey. Also, like many Houstonians, Leonard didn’t have ideal circumstances even before the storm. Leonard did not own his home, and his belongings were not insured. Ongoing social service issues make it difficult for him to recover from the storm with a long-term solution. 

With the help of the Global Giving community, S.H.A.P.E. Community Center has been able to help Leonard and other families and individuals who were heavily impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Leonard is able to live in temporary, secure lodging, as a permanent solution is being developed. Despite the challenges he faces, Leonard has not lost his sense of creativity. Having stability through temporary housing, meets not only his immediate physical needs, but also strengthens him spiritually and emotionally. His unique artistic abilities bring inspiration to those around him, and helps keep Leonard pushing forward.

In the last three months, S.H.A.P.E. Community Center has assisted just over a dozen families and individuals with temporary housing, home repair, building supplies, and direct financial assistance. Continued support from Global Giving and a loving community has stretched $6,000 into disaster relief and some piece of mind for some well deserving people, who have been recovering from the devastation Hurricane Harvey left in their lives almost a year ago.