Support for Central Texas Flood Relief

Current reports estimate that more than 134 people have lost their lives, with 97 still reported missing. Of the confirmed fatalities, 107 occurred in Kerr County alone.

Tragically, as of July 6, nearly a dozen girls and one camp counselor remain unaccounted for after floodwaters inundated Camp Mystic, a summer camp near the Guadalupe River.

More than 850 individuals have been rescued to date. Authorities continue to search for the missing and assess the full extent of the damage.

Details about the circumstances surrounding the missing individuals and the overall impact on the region are still emerging. We will continue to add ways to support the impacted communities as we learn more.

Below is a list of vetted organizations providing assistance in the region:

Community Foundations and Relief Funds: 

• • Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has established the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund to support Hunt, Ingram, Kerrville, Center Point, and Comfort nonprofit organizations, first responder agencies, and local governments involved in the response to the flooding, relief efforts, and recovery efforts.
• • The Central Texas Community Foundation has established the Wilco Cares fund. Donations received will provide direct financial assistance to those in need. For those affected by this tragedy, the Central Texas Community Foundation will work with Williamson County leadership to open the application for financial support.

• • The San Angelo Area Foundation has established the San Angelo Disaster Relief Fund, which will provide financial support to flood victims in San Angelo and surrounding areas. The San Angelo Area Foundation is also working closely with local organizations to provide assistance to those in need.

• • TEGNA Texas Flood Relief Fund is raising money to support both the ongoing and long-term response to the recent flash floods across Central Texas. TEGNA owns more than a dozen news brands in Texas, including WFAA here in North Texas, and together, these stations are harnessing their reach to raise funds for those impacted.

Your donation is tax-deductible and will directly support relief efforts.

Nonprofit Organizations:

• • Ark of Highland Lakes is a network of churches coordinating relief and assistance in Burnet County.
    
    
  • Convoy of Hope is going to Central Texas with team members and relief supplies to support evacuees and survivors. You can support its Crisis Relief Fund.

• • Embrace Relief is working closely with local authorities to provide victims of the flooding with the necessities they need during this difficult time. Its Texas Flood Relief Fund will support families with food, water, clothing, and more

• • Kerrville Pets Alive is actively working to help pets that were separated from their owners during the flooding. Austin Pets Alive is also supporting the effort, and both are in need of volunteers, supplies, and donations.

• • Mercy Chefs has deployed a team to the Hill Country to provide meals to first responders and volunteers working in search and rescue efforts.

• • Salvation Army (Salvation Emergency Disaster Services) – Salvation Army is the official volunteer coordinator for the disaster response in the area. You can donate toward these efforts, which support the volunteers, first responders, and the needs of those impacted by the flooding.
    
    
• • SPCA of Texas is taking in dogs from Kerrville, Williamson County, and surrounding areas, giving Central Texas shelters space to care for pets arriving from the hardest-hit areas.

• • Texans on Mission, formerly Texas Baptist Men, has deployed chaplains to the area to provide emotional support. They will also deploy teams to the area to assist with cleanup and more.
    
    
• • TEXSAR, a nonprofit that works with emergency response, sending swiftwater rescue teams, search dogs, boats, and drones to the Hill Country.
    
    
  • United Cajun Navy is on the ground leading rescue and recovery efforts and delivering flood relief supplies.
    
    
• • The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR Rio Texas Response) is deploying groups to assist flood victims with supplies and sending its Emergency Response Teams to aid with cleanup.
    
    
• • World Central Kitchen has activated in Central Texas and is serving meals.
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Grief and Trauma Support:

If you or someone you know are experiencing grief or trauma, or would like to speak to someone, the following are resources available to assist:

• • The Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas has shared resources on how to talk to your children, family, and community about grief in light of the Texas Hill Country flooding.

• • The Grant Halliburton Foundation has provided a list of ways adults can support children during a traumatic event here.

• • Here for Texas: Mental Health Navigation Line is a free helpline offering guidance, resources, and support. Call 972-525-8181 Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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  • Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Centers (MHDD) opened the Hill Country Emotional Support Center as a “safe space” for people needing help with coping and care coordination in the aftermath of the Texas floods. Address: 819 Water Street, Kerrville, Texas (830) 955-1745

• • Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute – The Trauma and Grief Center at the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute created an overview handout to help parents and caregivers support children in the aftermath of a natural disaster. 

• • National Child Traumatic Stress Network  – Childhood Traumatic Grief

• • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) – Disaster Distress Helpline – Call (800) 985-5990 or text 988 to connect with a trained mental health professional, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

     

• • Our partners at D Magazine have put together a resource guide for talking to children about tragedies, which includes a number of free counseling services and resources from Children’s Health, the Momentous Institute, and more.  

Centers offering free therapy services:    

• • The Bug and Bee (Fort Worth) is providing free counseling services for impacted children and parents. (817-523-1519) 

• • Children’s Health is offering free behavioral health consultations through the Children’s Health Virtual app through August 31. Use code “TXFLOOD” when scheduling to receive care at no charge. Download the app to get started.

• • The WARM Place offers grief support for children and families, including therapy, tools, and guidance on how to talk to children about tragedies.

• • The WellNest Counseling Center is offering free therapy sessions in-person or virtual to individuals and families affected by the Central Texas floods. (214-471-5058)

• • The Housson Center (Dallas) is providing free counseling for flood victims, friends, and family. (214-351-0053)

If you are a CFT fundholder, recommend a grant by logging into our fundholder portal here.

Special thanks to our media partners at D Magazine, People Newspapers, TEGNA, and Dallasites101/101Media for their partnership in sharing resources with our communities.