HUGGS Inc.

06/11/2026

Six families have been displaced after flames ripped through an apartment building near the South Loop on Wednesday afternoon, the Houston Fire Department said.

Six families have been displaced after a building was lost in the apartment complex fire, HFD officials said, adding that no civilians were injured, while one firefighter was treated for an ankle injury.

05/28/2026

Behind every box moved is a family trying to rebuild after loss.

At HUGGS Inc., our volunteers work behind the scenes to help families impacted by fires and disasters transition from empty spaces back into stable homes with dignity, comfort, and hope.

In partnership with the American Red Cross, Houston Furniture Bank, faith-based organizations, and community partners, we continue serving households across Harris, Fort Bend, and Brazoria Counties through referral-based disaster recovery support.

This work is bigger than furniture.
It’s stability.
It’s recovery.
It’s a fresh start.

Thank you to every volunteer, donor, caseworker, and partner helping make this possible.

We recover together. ❤️

05/07/2026

Honored to continue serving alongside regional partners through the Texas Gulf Coast Regional VOAD Fire Team as we strengthen coordination efforts around multi-family fire (MFF) recovery, household stabilization, and unmet needs support across the region.

At HUGGS Inc., we see firsthand that recovery does not end when emergency response concludes. Families displaced by apartment fires and other disasters often face the difficult process of rebuilding a functional household after immediate shelter assistance ends.

Through collaboration with partners across the VOAD network, case managers, and organizations such as the American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast, we remain committed to supporting the “last mile of recovery” by helping families move from crisis toward stabilization.

Grateful for the opportunity to work alongside so many dedicated organizations, planners, facilitators, and operators focused on strengthening disaster recovery systems throughout the Texas Gulf Coast region.

05/01/2026

A single Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) grant can fully stabilize a household within ~10 business days. DAF grants can be processed and deployed immediately to active disaster cases. Submit a DAF grant here: https://huggsinc.org/

04/29/2026

WEATHER IMPACT ALERT | Heavy downpours, gusty winds and small hail, with even a brief chance of rotation are possible around Houston this afternoon.
Details: https://www.khou.com/article/weather/houston-friday-weather-storms-flood-risk/285-156ccb36-4820-48eb-a43b-f92aa06137d7?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KHOU_11_News
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04/27/2026

04/25/2026

Ready365 Volunteer Event