Our TV stations also have a long list of ways to donate, most with a local connection. Today they are sending tarps to the area.

My local grocery will accept $1 at a time (added to grocery bill) for the Red Cross. (I think it is given to the local chapter, and I know Mary Sue will use the money wisely.) My church has an official hurricane relief organization. Various quilt guilds make baby quilts. My uncle uses a knitting machine to make baby blankets.

I'm thinking of helping with the refugee situation in Houston, more of a longterm effort, specifically with school children. There will be lists of items needed for the children later.