The Hope Chest, Cy-Hope’s resale market located at 12015 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, sustained about three feet of water throughout the first floor during Hurricane Harvey, Executive Director Lynda Zelenka said.

“We had done the best we could to get things up as high as we could, but the water was so high, things were just floating,” Zelenka said. “We pretty much lost everything.”

Volunteers showed up to help clean out the building, and while the structure was protected by flood insurance, Zelenka said none of the inventory was covered.

She said she hopes to reopen in early October, but donated items are needed to restock the store. The Hope Chest will start receiving donations again Monday, Sept. 11, and furniture pickup services will resume Tuesday, Sept. 12.

After opening in September 2016, this August was going to be the first month that profits from the store would be able to support programming for children at the nonprofit, Zelenka said.

Cy-Hope also sustained some minor damage to its headquarters on Telge Road as well as at one Hope Center, but all programming is continuing as scheduled. About half of the backpacks from Cy-Hope’s backpack feeding program were lost, but that program will also resume later this month, she said.

“We’re not pulling back from our other programs because of this,” Zelenka said. “We’re just having the faith that we’re going to be stronger and in the end, this is going to be a blessing somehow.”

Cy-Hope counselors are offering some pro-bono services and collaborating with other area counselors to meet the emotional needs of Cy-Fair children during this time, Zelenka said. Those in need can call Cy-Hope at 713-466-4673 to apply.

Donations of clothing, cleaning supplies and water are also being collected to distribute through Foundry Church to flood victims. As needs change daily, Zelenka said residents should call Cy-Hope for current and upcoming needs.

Additionally, Zelenka said because the organization has incurred unanticipated costs, any financial donations are welcome. Visit www.cy-hope.org to support Cy-Hope’s efforts.

Cy-Hope officials are working on long-term recovery efforts by coordinating with teams from out-of-state to help meet local needs throughout the next 18 months, Zelenka said.

“A lot of people come in at the very beginning [seeking help], and then in four weeks they’re even more lost,” she said. “We want the community to know we’re here for the long haul.”