As Hurricane Harvey brings in heavy rainfall and extended damage to the south, people in the affected areas are finding themselves in state of need. Seeing those victims’ struggle, Childers Media Group and 92.1 The Frog decided to put together fundraisers and collections to get money and supplies to the people affected by the hurricane.
92.1 The Frog was at the Harding Highway Walmart asking for donations, and they say the community has been generous.
"The response from the community has been amazing and we're a little overwhelmed with the response that we're getting - not just from people stopping at Walmart and buying items - but people that are going out of their way just to drop off items, as well as the monetary donations we received, it's absolutely amazing, the generosity of this community," said Victoria Gonalez with 92.1 The Frog.
Across town, Childers Media Group teamed up with the Red Cross to collect money donations at Westgate Entertainment Center. That money will be used in several different ways for the relief effort
"Right now we are right in the middle of the response effort; what that means is that we are responding to the immediate needs of the individuals impacted by this disaster, those immediate needs are food, clothing, and shelter," said Derek Stemen, executive director of the Allen County Red Cross. "We'll be moving more into recovery efforts in the coming months and following."
Giving people the option to give a helping hand was the driving force for both of these events.
"I think people are looking for ways to help and we like to be part of the community as a radio station, we're simply a bridge for people to give," said Dave Woodward with 92.1 The Frog.
