As we’re already nearing the end of February, the semester has clearly been flying by and this month in particular we’ve dealt with snow, more snow, and then even more snow. I want us to take this time to remember and help those in Texas that are facing the brunt of the harsh weather. People are in desperate need of food, water, housing, and electricity. Here are some donation links: 

  • genesisshelter.org/donate – A Women’s Shelter that has been serving the community for 35+ years has been shut down due to bursting pipes and power loss. Help them get back on their feet, so they can get back to helping others! 
  • https://secure.actblue.com/donate/aoc-social-20210218 – If you donate here, your contribution will be split evenly among: The Houston Food Bank, Feeding Texas, Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley, Family Eldercare, ECHO (Ending Community Homelessness Coalition), Central Texas Food Bank, The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center, Corazon Ministries, and North Texas Food Bank
  • You can also donate to these specific organizations individually, as you choose ^. Anything helps. 

In other news, we’ve finalized the date for our Open Mic and the deadline for submissions for the Junction. Start writing, start submitting, and tell all your friends! 

And be sure to attend: 

Wishing you all an amazing week!