2017 Republican gubernatorial nominee Ed Gillespie released the following statement on the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey:
“With heavy hearts, Cathy and I have been watching as the devastation in Texas continues to unfold. We pray for those affected by the storm and are grateful to the selfless men and women who have traveled there to offer assistance, including our fellow Virginians. We are encouraged by the resolute leadership of Governor Abbott, local elected officials, and public safety officers, who took swift action to save lives and protect impacted individuals, and we will continue to keep them in our thoughts as they lead the recovery effort. As Texans work to rebuild from this tragedy, we encourage all Virginians to reach out and join us, and those who have already provided support, in lifting them up through both prayer and charitable contributions.”
For those looking for ways to be helpful Ed and Cathy encourage Virginians to support a number of organizations providing on the ground support. Among those are:
- American Red Cross
- Greater Houston Community Foundation
- Houston Humane Society
- God’s Pit Crew, a Danville-based non-profit organization