Obama, All Former Living Presidents Create One America Appeal to Help with Hurricane Harvey Efforts

On Thursday, President Barack Obamajoined the other four living former American presidents to launch the “One America Appeal” to ask friends around the world to support the staggering recovery needs from Hurricane Harvey. The appeal launched with the PSA “Our Friends in Texas,” which aired last night during the NFL’s opener and will continue with additional support and promotion from the NFL. A special restricted account has been established through the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library Foundation to collect and quickly distribute donations to ensure 100 cents out of every dollar goes to assist hurricane victims. “The former presidents were inspired to come together to lend their support to the people and communities affected and to the first responders, organizations, volunteers and neighbors who have been providing assistance to victims of Hurricane Harvey,” said a release issued by former President George H. W. Bush. As Hurricane Irma barrels toward the mainland, the presidents are ready to expand their appeal to help those affected by that storm and are already evaluating how their appeal can help those affected by that storm. A website for online donations is now live at OneAmericaAppeal.org.