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Hurricane Harvey has devastated the Gulf Coast, claiming at least 14 lives and flooding significant portions of Texas cities like Houston. And now, people all over the world are stepping up to help the victims of the massive storm. Check out 15 celebrities who are helping out after Harvey.
Kevin Hart
I'm calling this the Hurricane Harvey Relief Challenge....Lets go @therock @beyonce @chrisrock Jay Z Dave Chappelle @jerryseinfeild @iamsteveharveytv @justintimberlake #HurricaneHarveyReliefChallenge #prayforhouston .....I am getting a link together now people. Help me help Houston....
A post shared by Kevin Hart (@kevinhart4real) on Aug 27, 2017 at 4:07pm PDT
Kevin Hart jumpstarted celebrity fundraising for people affected by Hurricane Harvey. On Instagram, he started the “Hurricane Harvey Relief Challenge,” announcing he was donating $50,000 to the Red Cross to help victims and calling on his fellow celebrities to do the same. If you’d like to donate to his fundraising campaign, you can do so via Crowdrise. So far, his campaign has raised more than $500,000.
J.J. Watt
$2 MILLION! New Goal: $3 Million. YouCaring.com/JJWatt
A post shared by JJ Watt (@justinjames99) on Aug 29, 2017 at 11:56am PDT
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt started a fundraising effort that has already raised millions. Through YouCaring, Watt has raised more than $3 million to help victims of Harvey’s devastation. “Hurricane Harvey has taken a catastrophic toll on our great city, while leaving many stranded and in need of assistance,” he wrote on the fundraising page. “We will come out of this stronger than ever. We are Texans.”
The Kardashian-Jenner Family
My daughters and I accept your challenge @kevinhart4real. We will be donating $500,000 to @americanredcross and @salvationarmyus today to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey. We have been watching the heartbreaking footage of the catastrophic flooding in Houston and our hearts go out to the people of Texas. Go to redcross.org and helpsalvationarmy.org to find out how you can help. We must all stand together in times of need! #HurricaneHarvey #RedCross #SalvationArmy #StandTogether #houstonstrong #Houston
A post shared by Kris Jenner (@krisjenner) on Aug 29, 2017 at 9:02am PDT
Kris Jenner announced Tuesday on Instagram that she and her daughters were donating $500,000 to the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army to help those affected by the flooding. “We have been watching the heartbreaking footage of the catastrophic flooding in Houston and our hearts go out to the people of Texas,” she wrote.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
Stay strong Houston and hold onto faith. Me and my family know what you're going thru. We survived the eye of Andrew and became stronger - so will you. All my love and strength. * Link in my bio in you can donate a buck or two to our Houston families in need.
A post shared by therock (@therock) on Aug 28, 2017 at 4:27pm PDT
Johnson was called out by Kevin Hart, and stepped up to the challenge, donating $25,000 to the Red Cross. In an Instagram video, he talked about how he and his family were hit hard after Hurricane Andrew in the 1990s, and urged people to donate what they could to the Red Cross.
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez
https://mobile.twitter.com/redcross/status/901546157238833152 Please help by donating what you can! Link above... God bless Houston ]]>ππΌππ½ππ»
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