(CNN) A Texas shelter badly damaged by last week's winter storm is getting help from an unexpected donor. Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, surprised Genesis Women's Shelter & Support in Dallas on Sunday with a donation to fix the roof of its transitional housing complex and help with other urgent needs. "We were notified that through the actions of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's nonprofit, Archewell Foundation , Prince Harry and Meghan will make a donation to help us get back on our feet," the shelter's CEO, Jan Langbein, said in a statement. "Not only will this gift provide for our critical needs, it shines an international spotlight on violence against women and children, letting survivors know that they are not alone." Prince Harry and Meghan attend the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on March 9, 2020, in London. Genesis Women's Shelter & Support is a vital lifeline to families who have experienced domestic violence, giving women in abusive situations a way out. The roof of its transitional housing caved in, pipes burst and furniture was destroyed, according to Amy Norton, the shelter's senior director of fund development. Read More The women and children inside were moved quickly and no one was injured, Norton said. Millions of people in Texas lost power and water after a deadly record-breaking deep freeze began February 11. The shelter closed its doors for the first time in 35 years because of the storm, Norton said. Today, the news of our damages reached Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex! Through their nonprofit, they are supporting us by replacing the roof at our transitional housing facility & helping us meet our immediate needs. THANK YOU, ARCHEWELL FOUNDATION! pic.twitter.com/rFtxzvtFRo — Genesis Women's Shelter & Support (@GenesisShelter) February 22, 2021 The world is seeing a domestic abuse crisis during the Covid-19 ...
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Tiger’s crash trumps the news cycle, but is his career over?
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