KATY, Texas (Covering Katy News) — A local nonprofit born from the devastation of Hurricane Harvey continues helping area residents rebuild their homes and lives years after disasters strike, as well as after personal disasters.
Katy Responds, which formed with help from several area churches after Harvey flooded thousands of homes in 2017, has since assisted families affected by other storms like Winter Storm Uri and Hurricane Beryl while emphasizing that the need for help extends beyond disasters.
“We don’t want people to remember us as an organization that only helps after disasters,” said Eliza Willhoit, communications coordinator for Katy Responds. “Throughout the year, we receive referrals for individuals who need help after personal disasters. For example, we have many clients who have serious health issues and have struggled to maintain their home. We are able to come in and relieve some of that burden; giving them a safe, secure, and sanitary place to live.”…