John,
Late last week, we asked folks to chip in and send what they can to provide immediate relief to Texans who were hit hard by freezing temperatures, power outages, and failing infrastructure.
Many of you answered the call, and we were able to send over $8,500 to three organizations doing on-the-ground work — incredible! And today, we know that we can build on this momentum to cross the $10,000 mark today and provide even more support for Texans in need.
Temperatures in Texas are finally getting warmer and many areas are regaining power. But now, millions face a grueling road to recovery as they deal with the aftermath of last week's storm, particularly in Black and brown communities, which were disproportionately affected by blackouts and burst pipes.
According to the Insurance Council of Texas, last week's storm is estimated to cost upward of $20 billion — the costliest in Texas state history. It's likely that some communities won't have reliable access to clean drinking water for weeks, and low-income and communities of color will continue to bear the brunt of this crisis.
Thanks for all that you do, John, and for making this possible.
In solidarity,
Team Bowman