Tropical Storm Allison aftermath

In a matter of hours, Tropical Storm Allison dumped three feet of rainwater on Houston. Most of the damage was concentrated in just 20 zip codes; half of those households were families and seniors living on $14,000 a year. For them, recovery is far from over.

— United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast

Houston Endowment donated nearly $3 million in 2003 to help organizations and citizens recover from the devastation of Tropical Storm Allison. However, the damage caused by the disaster remained long after the storm had passed. Performing arts organizations lost music, instruments, costumes and office equipment. Hospitals were flooded. Some human service organizations were unable to help all of their clients. Thousands were left without shelter. Many people continue to pick up the pieces of their lives.

To help organizations and citizens recover from Tropical Storm Allison, Houston Endowment has supported:

. Contemporary Arts Association of Houston

. Goodwill Industries of Houston

. The Heritage Society

. Houston Ballet Foundation

. Houston Symphony Society

. Memorial Hermann Foundation

. Society for the Performing Arts

. United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast

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