Sep 11, 2017 / 23:02 pm
As Knights of Columbus members volunteer to aid the victims of recent storms, the organization has also raised over $1.3 million to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma.
"We have seen incredible generosity from our members, and we invite others to join us in providing aid that is urgently needed," Supreme Knight Carl Anderson said in a Sept. 8 statement.
"The funds we raise will make a real difference in the lives of those already affected and those who are bracing for the worst."
Hurricane Harvey has either damaged or destroyed over 93,000 Texas homes, and state authorities say the death toll has climbed to 70 people. While damage reports are still being conducted, Gov. Greg Abbott estimated that the cost to rebuild will be between $150-180 billion.