To all my friends outside of Houston,
Many of you know me personally and have asked how we are doing. Those that don't know me, there are plenty here that can tell you about Jen and I.
I'm fortunate - my family, my home, and my neighbors weathered the storm pretty well compared to most.
We have friends that were on rescue boats, we have friends that have been rescued. I have co-workers in shelters, and employees still stuck in their homes. Everybody in Houston has been impacted somehow. In our immediate area, 8 shelters that I am aware of have opened up- some holding well over 320 people and their pets.
The last couple of days, we have spent our time driving from shelter to shelter, going grocery store to grocery store, and then begging our friends, family , and neighbors to search their closets and pantries for anything that would help the victims of this catastrophe.
But , long after the water has gone down, the media's attention has moved on, the heroes have gone home , and the Houston Strong and Pray for Texas hashtags and memes have lost their novelty, what's left will be people. People that have lost everything. Their jobs, their homes, their personal possessions.
If you trust me, know that with complete transparency, we will get your money, care packages, and donations directly to the people that need it most in my area.
Otherwise I can direct you to local organizations that can help out locally.
Thanks for your kindness,
Stewart and Jennifer Hoehn
paypal -
sah1229@yahoo.comwww.gofundme.com/houston-via-hoehn
