HOUSTON – Texans owner Janice S. McNair and the team announced a $500,000 donation to the Greater Houston/Harris County 2021 Winter Storm Relief Fund on Monday.
“We are happy to lend a helping hand to our fellow neighbors during challenging times like these,” McNair said in a statement. “I’d like to express my sincere gratitude to Mayor Turner and Judge Hidalgo for their leadership of the relief fund and including us in the recovery efforts. This city is full of strong and resilient people who will benefit greatly from these funds.”
The fund will focus on grantmaking to local nonprofits that will target the unmet needs of families who need additional help to recover, including assistance with plumbing and home repairs, temporary housing and other basic issues.
“We consider everyone who lives and works in Harris County to be part of the Texans family. As such, we are delighted to offer our support to the effort,” Texans chairman and CEO Cal McNair, Janice's son, said in a statement. “Houstonians continue to show time and again that when we act as one team, with a united mission, we can accomplish anything. Helping our neighbors get back on their feet after this unprecedented winter storm is no exception.”
Houston mayor Sylvester Turner named Cal McNair to the Greater Houston/Harris County 2021 Winter Storm Relief Fund Advisory Board.
The committee will oversee and administer the grant distribution process.