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AUSTIN – Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today visited a home in Southeast Houston where she joined volunteers from the Rebuild Texas Fund, Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, 4B Disaster Response Network and Eight Days of Hope in helping to rebuild a home damaged by Hurricane Harvey. During her visit, the First Lady met with volunteers helping the homeowner rebuild her home and assisted in the repair efforts. Following that, the First Lady stopped by Grace Community Church, which is serving dinner each evening to the more than four thousand volunteers assisting in the rebuilding efforts.

“Thank you to the numerous organizations and thousands of volunteers who have spent long, hot, labor-intensive days helping Texans rebuild their homes and their lives,” the First Lady said. “Never before have I seen so many Texans and folks from all across the country coming together to help each other recover and rebuild. The resiliency, enthusiasm, and optimism of the homeowners, volunteers, and everyone involved in this rebuild effort is truly inspiring.”

About the Rebuild Texas Fund

The Rebuild Texas Fund was started in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey with the goal of supporting the long-term economic recovery of communities devastated by Harvey.

About the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation

For over 18 years, the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation has been instrumental in supporting children and families in Texas.

About the 4B Disaster Response Network

The 4B Disaster Response Network is comprised of churches and organizations who aid in disaster response by mobilizing volunteers and raising funds to help victims recover.

About Eight Days of Hope

Eight Days of Hope is a faith-based, non-profit organization that partners with churches and donors to provide volunteer support for disaster effected areas.