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<p>Several local efforts are underway to help the victims of the historic Harvey storm:</p><p>&#8226; The SPCA of Luzerne County has been approached by the local Red Cross to act as a site for monetary donations to assist relief efforts in Texas and Louisiana. There will be two canisters set up at the shelter at 524 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Donations will be recorded in a log and deposited into the shelter&#8217;s account. The SPCA will then write a check to the Red Cross.</p><p>The shelter says it will collect money only and no supplies.</p><p>&#8226; On Thursday, Sept. 7, the Luzerne County Fair will donate to the Red Cross $2 for every general admission ticket purchased and $1 for every senior admission. The fair will also be accepting cash and check donations from Sept. 3-10. In addition, it is looking for outside organizations that would be interested in matching the funds raised.</p><p>The fair runs from Sept. 6-10.</p><style>
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SPCA, Luzerne County Fair plan Harvey fundraisers