Updated 8/30 at 10:45 a.m. Additional volunteer and donation opportunities were announced Wednesday. Real Life Ministries Texas, located at at 1226 W. Main St., Tomball, will be accepting volunteers to form two teams for cleaning out flooded homes on Wednesday, Aug. 30. These teams will prepare houses for reconstruction, help document damage, rip up carpets, pull down sheetrock and remove damaged household items. In addition to workers, a team captain who has construction experience, team communicator who works directly with home owners and communicates spiritual direction to the team, and team runner who has knowledge of what local stores are open are also requested. To volunteer or recommend a resource contact [email protected] or www.facebook.com/reallifetexas  The following supplies are being collected at the church for the clean-up teams:

  • bleach
  • empty spray bottles
  • mops
  • large trash cans
  • construction grade trash bags
  • face masks
  • goggles
  • gloves
  • brooms
  • flat head shovels
  • box cutters
  • boxes and tape (plastic tubs are best)
  • tarps
  • hammers
  • pry bars
  • osculating saw, variety of saws
Real Life Church, located at 23845 Hwy. 249, Tomball, is in need of clean up and reconstruction crews. www.facebook.com/myrlconline  The following items are needed to assist reconstruction crews and will be collected at the church on Friday, Sep. 1, from 10 a.m. -4 p.m.
  • work gloves, rubber gloves, latex gloves
  • bleach
  • dust masks
  • commercial heavy duty large trash bags
  • box cutters, razor cutters, sheetrock cutters
  • hammers
  • crow, pry bars, flat bars
  • brooms, dust pans
  • wheel barrels
  • large commercial box fans
  • chalk line markers
  • cleaning rags
  • floor scrapers
  • drills, bits
  • sledgehammers
Updated 8/30 at 8:26 a.m. Donations are no longer being accepted at Montgomery County Precinct 2 Commissioner Charlie Riley's office, as the event was a one-day drive. Updated 8/29 There are several shelters available in the Tomball and Magnolia area for people to stay temporarily or long term. Officials said these shelters are in need of volunteers and supplies.

Volunteer and donate

A Hurricane Harvey Relief Drive takes place today at Commissioner Charlie Riley's office located at 19110 Unity Park Dr. Magnolia. Suggested items for donation are non-perishable food, toiletries, water bottles, paper goods, bedding, towels, diapers, and infant care items. The drive continues until this evening. Society of Samaritans SOS is accepting donations at The Magnolia Community Center at 422 Melton, Magnolia. Donations requested are blankets, food, clothing (new underwear and socks), shoes, disinfectants, gloves, sponges, buckets and mops. www.facebook.com/societyofsamaritans Tomball Bible Church is accepting clothing and food in the gymnasium. To volunteer, call Staci Rea at 832-729-8829. www.facebook.com/Tomballbible First Presbyterian Church, located at 30410 State Highway 249, 77375 Tomball, will be accepting donations on Wednesday, Aug. 30. JL Lyon Elementary will hold a community outreach drive Wednesday, Aug. 30, starting at 10 a.m. at 27035 Nichols Sawmill, Magnolia. The following items are needed:
  • clothing
  • shoes
  • towels
  • diapers and wipes
  • formula
  • toiletries
  • blankets
  • cleaning supplies (bleach and sponges and buckets are highly needed)
  • paper towels and toilet paper
  • water
  • non perishable food items

Shelters

Lone Star College-Tomball is now open as a shelter at 30555 State Highway 249, Tomball. To volunteer, donate, or get more information, call the command post at 281-290-5911. www.facebook.com/lonestarcollegetomball Graceview Baptist Church at 25510 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, has several clean beds for those displaced by flooding. Showers, food and water are also available. The shelter needs volunteers every four hours, and several men and women willing to work overnight and make rounds throughout the campus to ensure the safety of the guests. The nurse at this location is requesting blood pressure cuffs, gauze bandages and tape, Band-Aids, Aleve, ibuprofen, Tylenol, and disposable rubber gloves. The shelter is also accepting basic school supplies such as notebook paper, pencils and pens, composition books, markers, crayons, and highlighters. 281-351-4979. www.facebook.com/graceview.church Magnolia Cowboy Church at 23245 Glenmont Estates Blvd, has air mattresses and cots set up for those who need a place to stay. There is bedding, toiletries, towels, children's clothing available for those who need supplies. The church is welcoming more volunteers and supplies. 281-259-5802. www.facebook.com/Magnolia-Cowboy-Church Klein Oak High School has opened its doors as a shelter at 22603 Northcrest Drive, Klein. The school is accepting large-sized underwear for men and women. Click here to stay updated on the needs of Klein ISD shelters during the week.