Your Disaster Relief Team has compiled a list of resources available to the citizens of the city of Houston,  Harris County and the Greater Houston Area for you to share with your congregations and neighbors. We will continue to update this information and share new “Helpful Restoration” resources as soon as it is made available to us.

Cooling Centers and City Services Update for Friday, July 12, 2024

Cooling Center, Charging Center and Shelter Locations and Hours 

City of Houston - Cooling Centers   

Southwest Multi-Service Center

Address: 6400 High Star Dr., Houston, 77074

Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Acres Homes Multi-Service Center

Address: 6719 W. Montgomery Rd., Houston, Texas 77091

Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sunnyside Multi-Service Center

Address: 4410 Reed Rd., Houston, Texas 77051

Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

West Gray Multi-Purpose Center            

Address: 1475 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019

Hours: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Moody Community Center                  

Address: 3725 Fulton St, Houston, TX 77009

Hours: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM   

Kingwood Community Center                  

Address: 4102 Rustic Woods, Houston TX 77345

Hours: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center              

Address: 4014 Market St, Houston, TX 77020

Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM               

Kashmere Multi-Service Center              

Address: 4802 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77026

Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM                   

Houston Public Library Open Thursday, July 11, 2024 – 9 a.m. – 6 pm.

Alief Regional Library (located inside the Alief Community Center)

Address:  11903 Bellaire, 77072 Phone:  832-393-1820

Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library

Address: 7007 West Fuqua, 77489 Phone: 832-393-2370

Bracewell Neighborhood Library

Address:  9002 Kingspoint, 77075 Phone:  832-393-2580

Carnegie Neighborhood Library

Address: 1050 Quitman, 77009 Phone:  832-393-1720

Central Library

Address: 500 McKinney, 77002 Phone:  832-393-1313

Flores Neighborhood Library

Address: 110 N Milby, 77004 Phone: 832-393-1780

Johnson Neighborhood Library

Address:  3517 Reed Rd, 77051 Phone:  832-393-2550

Jungman Neighborhood Library

Address: 5830 Westheimer, 77057 Phone:  832-393-1860

Kendall Neighborhood Library

Address:  609 N. Eldridge, 77079 Phone:  832-393-1880

Montrose Neighborhood Library

Address:  4100 Montrose Blvd, 77006 Phone:  832-393-1800

Oak Forest Neighborhood Library

Address: 1349 West 43rd St, 77018 Phone:  832-393-1960

Robinson-Westchase Neighborhood Library

Address: 3223 Wilcrest, 77042 Phone:  832-393-2011

Southwest Express Library (located inside the Southwest Multi-Service Center)

Address: 6400 High Star, 77074 Phone: 832-393-2660

Stanaker Neighborhood Library

Address:  611 S/Sgt Macario Garcia, 77011 Phone: 832-393-2080

Walter Neighborhood Library

Address: 7660 Clarewood, 77036 Phone: 832-393-2500

Family History Research Center

Address:  5300 Caroline St, 77004 Phone:  832-393-2600

African American History Research Center

Address:  1300 Victor St, 77019 Phone: 832-393-1440 

YMCA - Cooling Centers 

Duncan  Address: 10655 Clay Rd., Houston, TX 77041 

Hours: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM 

Perry   Address: 1700 W League City Pkwy, League City, TX 77573 

Hours: 4:30 AM – 9:00 PM 

Tellepsen  Address: 808 Pease St., Houston, TX 77002 

Hours: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM 

Trotter  Address: 1331 Augusta Dr., Houston, TX 77057 

Hours: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM 

Weekley   Address: 7101 Stella Link Blvd., Houston TX 77025 

Hours: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM 

Alief   Address: 7850 Howell Sugarland Rd., Houston, TX 77083 

Hours: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM 

International Services   Address: 3110 Hayes Rd., Suite 300, Houston, TX 77082 

Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM  

Non-profit - Cooling Centers

Lakewood Church  Address: 3700 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77027 

Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Compudopt Office  Address: 1602 Airline Drive, Houston, Texas 77009 

Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 

Details: The charging stations can accommodate up to 25 persons at one time. Six laptops will also be available for use by families.  

American Red Cross - Shelter Locations  

Champion Forest Baptist Church, 16518 Jersey Dr. Houston TX, 77040 Opens at 11 P.M. July 10, 2024

Harris County Cooling Centers, Heat Safety, and Recovery

To view the most current list of cooling centers, charging centers and shelter locations visit, bit.ly/OEMResponse 

City Services Updates 

Remember to take pictures of your storm damage. The damage assessment process is critical to being eligible for Independent Assistance from FEMA. Report all damage to your property to the State of Texas using the iSTAT tool- https://damage.tdem.texas.gov

Those with insurance should contact their insurance companies before applying for FEMA assistance. FEMA will only cover damages beyond the scope of the property owner's insurance plan.

If you cannot remove debris and "muck & gut" your property yourself, help is available. Contact the Crisis Cleanup hotline at 832-509-2977. Be mindful of scammers who will take advantage of the situation. Report all scams and fraud to the Texas Attorney General.

If you need food assistance:

Please call 832-369-9390 to find free food assistance in your area.

Cypress Assistance Ministries is providing non-perishable food to anyone in need. Residents must provide a photo ID and proof of residency.

CAM's food pantry is located at 12930 Cypress N. Houston, in Cypress. They are open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Northeast Houston

HAAM Social Services offers food assistance for residents living in the following zip codes: 77044, 77302, 77306, 77336, 77338, 77339, 77345, 77346, 77347, 77357, 77365, 77396, 77532, 77372. No appointments are necessary for the food pantry but you must request assistance here.

HAAM is located at 1302 1st St. East, in Humble.

Northwest Houston

Northwest Assistance Ministries offers food assistance for residents living in the following zip codes: 77014, 77032, 77038, 77050, 77060, 77064, 77066, 77067, 77068, 77069, 77070, 77073, 77086, 77090, 77373, 77379, 77388, and 77389. Click here for assistance.

NAM is located at 15555 Kuykendahl Road, in Houston.

West Houston

WHAM Ministries operates a food pantry offering a wide assortment of nutritious produce, organic food, and staples. Register here for assistance in all zip codes. WHAM is located at 10501 Meadowglen Lane, in the Spring Branch area (Houston).

Disaster Assistance

If you experienced damage to your home during Thursday's storm, call the American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast Region at 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Financial assistance and other resources may be available to you. The Red Cross told ABC13 it will enter the areas hit hardest by Thursday's storm as soon as it is safe, providing relief and comfort to those in need.

Cypress

Cypress Assistance Ministries provides rent and utility assistance for residents living in the following zip codes: 77065, 77095, 77429, 77433. Contact a counselor for assistance.

Northeast Houston

HAAM Social Services offers rental and utility assistance for residents living in the following zip codes: 77044, 77302, 77306, 77336, 77338, 77339, 77345, 77346, 77347, 77357, 77365, 77396, 77532, 77372. Register for assistance here.

West Houston

WHAM Ministries offers limited funds to provide financial aid to help with the cost of rent, utilities, hotels or childcare. Register here for assistance if you live within these zip codes: 77036,77042, 77057, 77063, 77072, 77077, 77082, 77083 and 77099.

All Other Areas

Dial 2-1-1 to be connected to other agencies serving your zip code.

Shelters

The Red Cross has been operating shelters in Harris and San Jacinto counties since the Hurricane Harvey-level floods we saw earlier this month.

Anyone planning to stay in a Red Cross shelter should bring prescription medications, extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies, important documents and comfort items.

Harris County

Greenhouse International Church

200 W. Greens Road

Houston, Texas 77067

San Jacinto County

San Jacinto County Disaster Shelter

255 Live Oak

Coldspring, TX 77331

Mental Health

If you or a loved one is struggling with a mental health crisis or considering suicide, call or text 988. Urgent Mental Health Services

Veterans Crisis Line

Dial 9-8-8, option #1

24/7 Crisis Text Line: Text TX to 741741

Texas 2-1-1: Dial 2-1-1, option #8

Non-Urgent Mental Health Services in Harris Co: 866-970-4770

City of Houston COOLING CENTERS
For people to take refuge from the heat - Starting Friday, May 17, 2024. 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
If you need transportation contact 3-1-1 to request a FREE RIDE.

Kingwood Community Center

4102 Rustic Woods Drive, Kingwood, TX. 77345

Stude Park Community Center

1031 Stude Street, Houston, TX. 77007 - 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Acres Homes Multi Service Center

6719 West Montgomery Road, Houston, TX. 77091

Sunnyside Multi Service Center

4410 Reed Rd., Houston, TX 77051

Metropolitan Multi Service Center

1475 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019

FALLEN TREES?
Call 311 or 713- 837-0311
CM Jackson, Dist. B

SE Texas Home Clean-Up Hotline:

832-509-2977

* Cut fallen trees
* Drywall flooring & appliance removal
* Tarping Roofs
* Mold Mitigation

Free but service not guaranteed due to overwhelming need.

FEMA is starting to pay for lodging and food loss.  1 (800) 621-3362

HOUSTON

The Houston Health Department will distribute 400 free portable air conditioners to area seniors, people with disabilities and caregivers of disabled children. People in Houston and Harris County can apply for an air conditioner unit starting Friday, May 17. They can apply by calling the Harris County Area Agency on Aging, a division of the department, at 832-393-4301

Recipients will receive information and assistance with the installation of the units. Only people who have never received an air conditioner unit through the department are eligible to apply. People 60 and older are considered seniors and eligible to apply.

Please Contact Your Disaster Relief Team with any questions or concerns:

Rev. Saundra McNeese - Chair

saundramcneese@gmail.com

832-647-3996

Pastor Demo Moffitt - East

pastordemomoffett@gmail.com

713-927-7521

Dr. Margaret Dunn - Central

revdrmd@gmail.com

281-344-7653

Pastor Wendell Stephens - North

HHDCOG@GMAIL.COM

314-637-2085

Pastor Bill Banda - South

ijamforhim@yahoo.com

361-533-4578