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Gulf Coast Ike Relief Fund Continues to Seek Much-needed DonationsEl Paso Corporation, ConocoPhillips Give $450,000
With donations totaling $450,000 from El Paso Corporation and ConocoPhillips, the fund got "a much-needed shot in the arm. We thank these great corporate citizens for their help, but the needs are still many," said Houston Mayor Bill White. "We are grateful to all who have given so generously to relief efforts," said Myres. "While nearly four months have passed since the storm, many are still doing without and the need to reach out to our neighbors, particularly those in Galveston, continues to be great. To assist in the recovery efforts, the Gulf Coast Ike Relief Fund has committed more than $2.5 million to Galveston-based agencies. We want these funds to help restore needed services on the Island so people can return to work and get back on their feet." According to John Sousa, vice president of Communications and Community Relations, El Paso Corporation, "Hurricane Ike created the need for an unprecedented level of support in impacted communities and beyond. We would like to recognize the many volunteers across the region for their extraordinary efforts and exceptional dedication in the face of this natural disaster. We hope that our contributions will assist those in need and further the relief and recovery progress that has been made." "ConocoPhillips has 6,000 employees in the area whose families were impacted by Ike, and we are pleased to support relief efforts throughout the region," said Red Cavaney, ConocoPhillips' senior vice president, Government and Public Affairs. "Residents of the greater Houston area can be proud of the way their community comes together in times of crisis. The continued support from the government, business, non-profit and volunteer sectors is vital to the recovery of those in need." To date, the fund has raised more than $11 million in donations and awarded more than $9 million in grants to area non-profit organizations. The Gulf Coast Ike Relief Fund, modeled after the successful Katrina/Rita Fund, which also was managed by Myres, was established at the request of Houston Mayor Bill White to help fill unmet human needs for victims of Hurricane Ike in Harris and Galveston counties and other affected areas. Mayor White appointed Myres to lead the fundraising efforts and a citizens’ advisory board has been created and charged with reviewing grant applications and distributing the funds which are being managed by the Greater Houston Community Foundation. One-hundred percent of donations are being distributed as grants to organizations filling the needs of individuals impacted by Ike. The Gulf Coast Ike Relief Fund continues to accept donations to address humanitarian needs. People are asked to mail donations to the following mailing address or donate online. Gulf Coast Ike Relief Fund The Greater Houston Community Foundation (GHCF) serves the Houston community by combining community knowledge and donor passion to help individuals and families achieve their lasting philanthropic goals. The foundation has extensive experience in managing disaster relief funds, including the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund and the Bush-Clinton Fund which administered donations toward relief efforts for the tsunami victims in Southeast Asia. As of Jan.28, 2009, more than $9 million in grants have been made to the following organizations:
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HOUSTON − February 2, 2009 − As the Houston area enters the new year, thousands of individuals and families continue to lack adequate shelter, enough warm clothes or the ability to provide for their family due to the hardships delivered by Hurricane Ike. Thanks to the generosity of many, the Gulf Coast Ike Relief Fund continues to help meet the needs of those affected by the storm in Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris and Montgomery counties. But with resources nearly depleted, the fund is still trying to raise much-needed donations, said Albert Myres, senior vice president at Reliant Energy and chairman of the Gulf Coast Ike Relief Fund.