UPDATE:
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she has now raised $2 million in less than 24 hours for Texas relief. Ocasio-Cortez said she is adding more organizations to split the donations, in addition to the five organizations she and her team are working with for on-the-ground relief in the state.
She added that she will be flying to Texas on Friday to help distribute supples to those in need.
Previously...
It started with a simple request: "If you're able, please donate here," Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez implored her 12.4 million Twitter followers. Just hours later, the New York congresswoman raised $1 million for Texas relief as residents of the state face loss of heat and electricity amid a massive storm.