PCMA and the PCMA Education Foundation announced the launch of the PCMA Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, with the goal of “uniting members of the business-events industry to contribute to [relief] efforts.”
The fund was created to provide assistance directly to those working in the meetings and events industry. PCMA set a fundraising target of $25,000.
“We applaud our colleagues in the hospitality communities across the Lone Star State for their hard work to help their friends, families and neighbors,” said Deborah Sexton, president and CEO, PCMA. “I invite everyone in the business-events community to help our colleagues who are struggling with the aftermath of [the storm]."
“After the initial emergency response phase, the area will need more help,” Sexton said. “We are committed to doing whatever it takes to help southeastern Texas emerge from this disaster.”
An article from PCMA listed the following information on how to donate to the fund.
How You Can Help
If you live in the U.S. Text to 41444. Enter prefix “HELPTX,” the dollar amount, your first name and last name — e.g., HELPTX 50 Jane Doe. You will then receive a link to complete the process of your payment.
If you live outside of the U.S. Visit the Foundation’s donation page here and be sure to enter HELPTX in the “I give because” box and your donation will be directed to the PCMA Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund.
Read more on the events industry’s efforts to help Harvey victims on the PCMA website.
