- link Copy URL - [ Share on X ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Aflac and TSYS Give to Hurricane Harvey Relief, Others Urged to Help https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/103526?absolute=1&via=3blnews "Share on X") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/103526?absolute=1 "Share on Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/103526?absolute=1 "Share on Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Aflac and TSYS Give to Hurricane Harvey Relief, Others Urged to Help&body=News from Aflac Incorporated https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/103526?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Philanthropy](/categories/philanthropy) # Aflac and TSYS Give to Hurricane Harvey Relief, Others Urged to Help ##### By Tony Adams Sep 1, 2017 10:15 AM ET Campaign: [Duckprints in the Community](/news/campaign/duckprints-community) ![](https://3blcdn.com/styles/carousel_2x/s3/2026-08/harvey_flooding_ap_photo_1786897572.jpg "PHOTO CREDIT: The Ledger-Enquier") PHOTO CREDIT: The Ledger-Enquier [As published on The Ledger-Enquier.com ](http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/business/article170507197.html) The extreme waterlogged devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey in Texas has prompted Columbus-area companies, including Aflac and TSYS, to make monetary donations that will aid those suffering through the tragedy, while also encouraging others to do so. Insurance firm Aflac said it is making a $500,000 contribution to the American Red Cross in Texas, an organization that is assisting residents who have been forced out of their homes by rainfall totals between 40 to 50 inches from Houston east to Beaumont. Harvey slammed the Texas Gulf Coast last Friday, then just sat in the area, spinning flooding rains for several days with little movement, creating the natural disaster. [Continue reading via The Ledger-Enquier.com ](http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/business/article170507197.html) [![](/sites/default/files/Clients/4C_pos_Aflac_Logo.png)](/profiles/aflac-incorporated) ### More from Aflac Incorporated ###### [With Loving Hearts and Some Power Tools, Aflac Employees Build 40 Beds for Local Children Through Partnership With Sleep in Heavenly Peace](/news/loving-hearts-and-some-power-tools-aflac-employees-build-40-beds-local-children-through) Oct 14, 2026 9:40 AM ET ###### [Former Baseball and Football Star Brian Jordan and Aflac President Virgil Miller Join Forces To Show Love and Care to Children and Families at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis](/news/former-baseball-and-football-star-brian-jordan-and-aflac-president-virgil-miller-join-forces) Sep 30, 2026 12:30 PM ET ###### [Aflac + Rachel Zoe Make Bold Fashion Statement To Prompt Americans To Check for Cancer](/news/aflac-rachel-zoe-make-bold-fashion-statement-prompt-americans-check-cancer) Sep 23, 2026 9:45 AM ET ###### [From Lumber to Lifelines: Aflac Employees Help Ensure No Child Sleeps on the Floor](/news/lumber-lifelines-aflac-employees-help-ensure-no-child-sleeps-floor) Sep 10, 2026 2:05 PM ET ###### [CyberInspire-ing the Next Generation: Why the Future of Cybersecurity Starts Earlier Than We Think](/news/cyberinspire-ing-next-generation-why-future-cybersecurity-starts-earlier-we-think) Aug 28, 2026 9:00 AM ET ###### [Every Ring Echoes Here, Too](/news/every-ring-echoes-here-too) Aug 13, 2026 12:30 PM ET ###### [Aflac Leadership Development Experts Volunteer for United Way, Helping Their Employees Identify Strengths and Build Confidence](/news/aflac-leadership-development-experts-volunteer-united-way-helping-their-employees-identify) Aug 6, 2026 10:30 AM ET ###### [Summer Break 2026: A Thoughtful Traveler’s Guide to Staying Safe, Packed and Ready for Adventure](/news/summer-break-2026-thoughtful-travelers-guide-staying-safe-packed-and-ready-adventure) Jul 31, 2026 9:00 AM ET