A senior community in north Baltimore is doing what it can to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey.Doris Tippens, 92, has a personal connection to Texas. She shared memories of a place she once called home -- Rockport, Texas -- which is now devastated by Harvey."It was a wonderful little town," Tippens said. "My favorite place was the Maritime Museum, where I used to volunteer. It's gone."Tippens said she tried calling her friends after Harvey made landfall, but she could not get in touch with anyone."I kept trying, but there was just nothing except, 'We're closed due to the hurricane,'" Tippens said.More than a week later, after leaving a voicemail at her friend's office, Tippens got a phone call."I don't know whether they left town or not. We didn't talk very long because she was using her cellphone," Tippens said.As donations continue to pour in for victims, the retirement center where Tippens lives is also giving back. Roland Park Place partnered with nonprofit Leading Age to help senior communities in Texas impacted by Harvey."Our residents here were very supportive and generous in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, so we've had a lot of residents in making donations," said Lisa Haynes, with Roland Park Place.Tippens said she donated not only to Leading Age, but also to the Salvation Army and the Red Cross."I care about the amount of money that goes to the people," Tippens said.Tap here for ways you can help victims of Hurricane Harvey

A senior community in north Baltimore is doing what it can to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey.

Doris Tippens, 92, has a personal connection to Texas. She shared memories of a place she once called home -- Rockport, Texas -- which is now devastated by Harvey.


"It was a wonderful little town," Tippens said. "My favorite place was the Maritime Museum, where I used to volunteer. It's gone."

Tippens said she tried calling her friends after Harvey made landfall, but she could not get in touch with anyone.

"I kept trying, but there was just nothing except, 'We're closed due to the hurricane,'" Tippens said.

More than a week later, after leaving a voicemail at her friend's office, Tippens got a phone call.

"I don't know whether they left town or not. We didn't talk very long because she was using her cellphone," Tippens said.

As donations continue to pour in for victims, the retirement center where Tippens lives is also giving back. Roland Park Place partnered with nonprofit Leading Age to help senior communities in Texas impacted by Harvey.

"Our residents here were very supportive and generous in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, so we've had a lot of residents in making donations," said Lisa Haynes, with Roland Park Place.

Tippens said she donated not only to Leading Age, but also to the Salvation Army and the Red Cross.

"I care about the amount of money that goes to the people," Tippens said.

Tap here for ways you can help victims of Hurricane Harvey