By Wonderwall.com Editors
12:31pm PDT, Aug 31, 2017
Since Hurricane Harvey hit Houston, there's been an influx in attention and generous giving to help with relief efforts — and tons of celebs have hopped on this bandwagon, donating both money and time to help. Sandra Bullock donated $1 million to the Red Cross and released this heartfelt statement: "There are no politics in eight feet of water. There are human beings in eight feet of water. I'm just grateful I can do it. We all have to do our part." Keep reading to see how other stars are giving back in this time of need…
"It's extremely difficult to have to watch the events of Hurricane Harvey unfold on TV and not be able to get back to Houston to help with the recovery efforts. I've set up a fundraiser so that we can raise as much money as possible to help our communities and the families of our great city rebuild. Any donation that you can spare, no matter how large or small, no matter what city or state you live in, is greatly appreciated. We will come out of this stronger than ever. Crushed the 500k goal in less than 24 hours. I've raised the goal to 1 million. Your support has been truly unbelievable. It is truly special to witness what is possible when everyone comes together for the greater good of humanity. This is going to be a long and difficult rebuilding process. We need to provide our communities with all of the resources that we can to help them get back on their feet. We will come back from this even stronger. If you can spare it, please donate whatever you can and also help to spread the word. … Detailed Update. $6 MILLION! New Goal: $10 Million. UPDATE: $10 MILLION!!! Absolutely incredible. The most difficult times bring out the best in humanity."–J.J. Watt
"My heart goes out to my hometown, Houston, and I remain in constant prayer for those affected and for the rescuers who have been so brave and determined to do so much to help. I am working closely with my team at BeyGOOD as well as my pastor to implement a plan to help as many as we can. Texas you are in my prayers."–Beyonce
Leonardo DiCaprio has been known to shell out money for humanitarian purposes, and Harvey relief was no different. The actor, via The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, pledged $1 million to United Way Harvey Recovery Fund.
"Stay strong Houston and hold onto faith. Me and my family know what you're going thru. We survived the eye of Andrew and became stronger – so will you. All my love and strength. * Link in my bio in you can donate a buck or two to our Houston families in need."–Dwayne Johnson, who also announced in the video he donated $25,000
"We will be donating $500,000 to @americanredcross and @salvationarmyus today to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey. We have been watching the heartbreaking footage of the catastrophic flooding in Houston and our hearts go out to the people of Texas. We must all stand together in times of need!"–Kris Jenner
Miley Cyrus gave $500,000 toward Harvey relief. While speaking to Ellen DeGeneres, she said, "I'm really happy to help any way that I can and I hope people understand and can put themselves in those people's shoes and know what it feels like to have everything taken away from you."
"https://mobile.twitter.com/redcross/status/901546157238833152 Please help by donating what you can! Link above… God bless Houston 🙏🏼 #hurricaneharvey"–Jennifer Lopez, who in a video with Alex Rodriguez, is donating $25,000, while he also donated $25,000
"Click the link in my Bio & help me help Houston as well as the other cities that are being affected by Hurricane Harvey….I will be able to track this money and make sure that it is being used properly. Keep your head up Houston & keep your faith. I love you all & my prayers are with you!!!! Click the link in my Bio….I will be calling out celebs daily. You also don't have to be a celebrity to donate….Any and everybody can click the link and help out!!!!"–Kevin Hart
"Texas, I love you. #HoustonStrong"–Ellen DeGeneres, who pledged $50,000 in relief funds, while her show will be donating an additional $25,000. She also helped facilitate a $1 million donation from Walmart to JJ Watt's foundation.
"We are so sad to have had to cancel our show in Houston tonight. Last night, we played a show up the street in Dallas and all of our merch proceeds will be going towards hurricane relief funds."–Lady Antebellum
"Texas – we will always have your back. From now until the end of September, 100% of the proceeds from our "Texas Forever" shirts will go toward restoring homes and lives in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. This undertaking is not too big for us if we are all in. Let's help restore these towns together. Please share this post and spread the word."–Chip and Joanna Gaines shared through their company Magnolia
"Oh, god. I'm praying for these people in Texas. To all of those who can afford to help the elderly and poor leave, please help them."–Chelsea Handler
"As everyone knows, Texas was hit Friday by Hurricane Harvey which made landfall as a category four hurricane, the largest storm to hit the area in decades. Port Aransas, Rockport, Corpus Christi, Houston and so many other places are going to be dealing with so much damage and loss of life for a long time to come. I'm worried about the people there — my friends, family and neighbors — and I want to help. I'm starting this GoFundMe campaign in an effort to help everyone in Texas that has been affected by this hurricane. I'm pledging $100,000 to relief efforts and hope you will join me."–Chris Young
"We need to come together. This is for everybody out there in Texas, for the relief and everything. I accept the challenge and I implore and encourage everybody else, who can change and make a change for this, to please donate and help out. Love you all."–Chris Brown, who donated $100,000
"Praying for Houston what a special place. Making relief donations and sending ."–Lady Gaga
"I'm going to match Jack and eat a banana while I donate 10 k to the LGBT center in Houston also."–Ruby Rose
"We are currently overseas in London and all I can think about is how devastated I am as I look at images of the damage Hurricane Harvey has caused. I am praying for the safety of all those affected. Houston has truly been a home to me over the last 8 years. Myself and @futuretheprince are working with local relief groups to aid and assist the people of Texas in anyway we can and in the most immediate way possible. I also want to thank all the men and women of service and volunteers for their courageous efforts to help people in need. I encourage everyone to do what they can to assist the people of Texas knowing whatever effort you can make to help will go a long way."–Drake
"HOUSTON TEXAS my prayers are wit you! I just sent 25k your way to help all the families in need @kevinhart4real I accepted your challenge"–DJ Khaled
