DeAndre Jordan raised $100,000 for Harvey relief, donated 400 pairs of shoes

DeAndre Jordan was already making a name for himself in the NBA when Hurricane Harvey hit Texas in 2017. But the storm brought trouble to his hometown of Houston, and he wanted to help people dealing with its impact. The popular NBA center came up with a simple idea. He would use his rebounding skills to raise money for hurricane relief.Jordan's efforts did not end with the fundraising campaign. He also donated 400 pairs of shoes to students at a Houston elementary school. During his visit, he noticed that the school library needed more books and resources. That observation led to a reading club in 2018. Through these efforts, Jordan found different ways to support children in the city where he grew up.DeAndre Jordan used his NBA rebounds to support Hurricane Harvey reliefHurricane Harvey hit Texas in August 2017 and caused severe flooding across the Houston area.