August 31, 2017
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, our partner, the Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations, has compiled a list of resources to assist those in need.
[list type=”arrow”] [item]To locate friends and family or to register yourself as safe[/item] [item]Anyone needing help (not a life-threatening emergency): 211[/item] [item]To find a shelter, visit www.Redcross.org/shelter or call 800-RED-CROSS[/item] [item]To report a missing child, contact the National Emergency Child Locator Center: 866-908-9570[/item] [item]To speak with a professional who can help you cope with emotional distress from the storm, call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 800-985-5990, visit http://disasterdistress.samhsa.gov, or text TalkWithUs to 66746.[/item] [/list]
[list type=”arrow”] [item]Virtual Volunteer Office[/item] [item]Coast Guard Rescue Houston Area: 281-464-4851, *4852, *4853, *4584, *4855[/item] [item]Towed Cars (Houston): 713-308-8580;[/item] [/list]
[list type=”arrow”] [item]Federal Emergency Management Agency – Hurricane Harvey[/item] [item]Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)[/item] [item]FEMA Mobile App – Includes information on open shelters, recovery centers, disaster survival tips, weather alerts, and more.[/item] [item]Federal Disaster Assistance[/item][/list]
[list type=”arrow”] [item]Governor’s Office – Texas Hurricane Center[/item] [item]Hurricane Awareness – DPS[/item] [item]Price Gouging: Consumer Protection Division[/item] [item]Texas Campgrounds(information on campgrounds and RV parks with space available for Hurricane Harvey evacuees)[/item] [item]TXDOT – Drive Texas(current and future highway conditions)[/item] [item]If you find yourself in need of shelter, please call 2 1 1.[/item] [/list]
[list type=”arrow”] [item]Coastal Bend Disaster Recovery Group[/item] [item]Anyone wanting to volunteer statewide[/item] [item]Contractors or Google “FEMA Industry”[/item] [item]Independent drivers/haulers: Coyote Logistics, (877) 6-COYOTE 877-626-9683[/item] [item]Group drivers/haulers , 844-GSA-4111 (844-472-4111)[/item] [item]FEMA Registration: 800-621-3362/TTY: 800-462 7585;[/item][item]FEMA local hire positions are being posted under Customer Representatives[/item] [item]Anyone wanting to be a FEMA reservist[/item][/list]
In addition to the resources listed above, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy has a number of resources available to organizations in the wake of a disaster.
[list type=”arrow”] [item]The Disaster Philanthropy Playbook helps communities think through how a disaster will affect them and plan and prepare to respond when it happens. It is centered on 15 strategies, including community and economic recovery; education; health and behavioral health; aging and disabled populations; arts and culture; environment; and others.[/item] [item]The Disaster Planning and Recovery Guide can also help you, your organizational partners or beneficiaries keep your services up and running.[/item][/list]
The Center for Disaster Philanthropy is launching the CDP Hurricane Harvey Recovery Fund that will focus on providing medium to long-term recovery needs. You can read more about the fund here.
This list will be updated as needed on TANO’s resource page. Feel free to check back regularly for updates!
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Working with Marshal Whittey at First Nonprofit has been a great experience. He handles our request as a priority and goes above and beyond to resolve any issues we have in a timely manner. Marshall follows through to the end and ensures our needs are met. He has been a great resource for LSC and our “go to” for any tax questions we may have. With LSC transitioning several facilities into one federal tax identification number, First Nonprofit was able to assist and provide guidance with best practices resolving claims to each entity. Additionally First Nonprofit provided knowledge (information materials) and one on one training to HRS group with best practices to handle claims state adjudicated, fraudulent claims, and appeals. And processing information in the First Nonprofit [unemployment claims] system allows for timely information can be collected.
My experience with FNP has been wonderful. Unemployment in general is quite confusing and FNP has simplified the process for us. Everyone we have reached out to or worked with has been very helpful and follows up to be sure we understand the information. I am so happy we made the switch to FNP!
First Nonprofit smoothed the unemployment perils for our organization during Covid. Without the ability to cap our UI exposure, we would not have been able to weather the storm. The program worked perfectly and we have come out of the pandemic ready to forge on. Thanks FNP!
My experience with the FNP has been fantastic. The idea of setting funds aside for the unemployment tax liability is a bedrock for nonprofit organizations like mine, namely ASHBA; what is even more advantageous is having the FNP as a custodian of those funds. 100% recommended!
I would like to comment on my experience with FNP….to date our District has saved $1,000’s of dollars by being enrolled in the First Nonprofit program. My only regret is that we did not know about this method of paying unemployment tax years ago….as I had figured about five years
ago, had we enrolled 15-20 years ago, we could have saved our small school district upwards of $500,000 in payments to IDES. Also we would have had a pretty hefty sum of money in our Reserve Account. Thankfully I attended a workshop hosted by First Nonprofit back in 2015 which got the ball rolling!
I have worked with the First Non-Profit Team for many years, and I appreciate the quick response and care that Cecilia and the team provides anytime I have questions. While there are other providers that may provide like services, First Nonprofit will always be my first choice! I appreciate you!
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Luckily for us, our interactions regarding any issues with staffing has been very minimal! I can say that all other interactions with regards to billing, 941 reporting, etc. have been extremely pleasant, accommodating and easy to work with. Kim Ghanayem is always prompt, professional and friendly. Thank you so much!