There’s been so much heartbreaking news out of Texas, a state with a fantastic network of pawnbrokers. We have assembled a list of resources aimed at helping those businesses get back on their feet.
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- TAP: Texas Association of Pawnbrokers: The TAP Convention has been postponed. Check their online channels for updates.
- KHOU: How Texans can apply for FEMA assistance
- KSAT: Loans available for Texas businesses impacted by cold weather crisis
These links are provided for information only and are not to be construed as business, legal, or financial advice. You should verify the guidance here with an independent professional.
Other community resources:
- Quick Links to resources: Check out this Google Doc for links to resources throughout the state
- The American Red Cross is providing cots and blankets at dozens of warming centers across the state.
- The World Central Kitchen is in Houston providing meals to those in need.
- The Austin-based nonprofit Front Steps is holding a blanket drive to help the homeless, while the South Alamo Regional Alliance for the Homeless has a list of shelters and organizations dedicated to helping those without housing amid the frigid temperatures.
- Austin’s Free Lunch program provides meals to those experiencing homelessness, and the Central Texas Food Bank is providing meals to people in need.
- Texas Relief Warriors are helping feed seniors in Houston who have been without power and water.
- A group of Dallas organizations, including Camp Rhonda, Feed the People Dallas Mutual Aid, North Texas Food Bank, Tarrant Area Food Bank, Lucha Dallas and The Stewpot, are accepting donations to help feed people in need during the crisis.
- The Buckner Family Hope Center in Dallas is accepting donations for food, blankets and water at its warming center.
