Lori Van Buren

As Houston deals with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, the Capital Region has been swift in responding to Houston’s needs with various emergency relief efforts. Below is a list of events, volunteer efforts and fundraisers taking place to help Houston in its recovery.

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany is taking donations online at www.ccrcda.org or checks may be mailed to Hurricane Harvey Relief, c/o Development Office, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany, 40 North Main Ave., Albany, NY 12203.

Founders of Saratoga Springs-based The Giving Circle will be traveling to Texas to evaluate the affected area’s greatest needs, and will set up a truck to receive donations and drive them back down to Houston. Volunteers will also be traveling in a few weeks to help clear out and rebuild damaged homes.

The Jewish Federation of North America has opened an emergency relief fund to collect donations from chapters nationwide. The group is coordinating with disaster response organizations to provide donated goods and organize volunteers. As of noon Wednesday, they have raised nearly $45,000 nationally, according to the Northeastern New York’s director of community relations, Shelly Shapiro.

New York State United Teachers has activated a disaster relief fund. The group plans to coordinate with its national affiliates to direct the money raised to the appropriate needs for the affected communities and fellow union members.

The Low Beat is holding a benefits concert on Sept. 8 where multiple local musicians are expected to perform. The money raised at the door will go toward the Galveston County Food Bank. Those unable to attend can also donate money at their GoFundMe page.

The Tri-City Valley Cats will donate $1 from every ticket sold until Saturday to the American Red Cross for Houston relief efforts.

Fleet Feet Sports Albany (Wolf Road Plaza at Metro Park Road

155 Wolf Road) is collecting new or gently-used shoes and new socks to donate to victims.

155 Wolf Road) is collecting new or gently-used shoes and new socks to donate to victims. The University at Albany’s Student Association is accepting clothing donations for victims of the storm. A donation box is located outside the SA office in the campus center on the UAlbany uptown campus.