KERR COUNTY, Texas — The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has raised more than $100 million for Kerr County flood relief. The nonprofit had already started helping displaced families get housing last month. At the same time, many people were asking when the nonprofit would start funding home repairs. KENS 5 followed up with the […]
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Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Launches $40 Million Housing Recovery Fund
Kerrville, Texas—The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country today announced a landmark $40 million pledge to establish the Housing Recovery Fund, a dedicated effort to ensure safe and stable housing for families impacted by the devastating July 4 floods. The announcement was made at a press conference at the Dallas Daughtry Memorial Pavilion in […]
Hill Country nonprofit pledges $40 million to help rebuild flood victims’ homes
A Hill Country nonprofit announced Thursday that it’s pledging $40 million to help rebuild homes in Kerr County, the grief-stricken community hit the hardest by the July 4 weekend flash floods that devastated neighborhoods, summer camps and RV parks. The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has pledged the amount as the first step […]
Texas Hill Country flood victims receive free temporary housing as part of $40 million recovery plan
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has raised $40 million to support flood recovery efforts, including free temporary housing through Airbnb for over 300 displaced residents. This marks the first phase of a four-part plan that will also address mental health, economic stability, and long-term rebuilding. https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/video/texas-hill-country-flood-victims-receive-free-temporary-housing-as-part-of-40-million-recovery-plan
Texas floods: $40 million committed to new housing fund for kerr county flood victims
KERRVILLE, Texas – $40 million has been pledged to a new housing fund for Kerr County flood victims, says the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. Read more here: https://www.fox7austin.com/news/greg-abbott-kerr-county-flood-relief-funding
Buc-ee’s CEO donates $1M to flood relief, makes ‘TODAY’ show history, after Central Texas tragedy
The CEO of Buc-ee’s, Arch “Beaver” Aplin III, just broke a national television record. In a Thursday update to social media, the “TODAY” show posted a clip of its “Lend a Hand” segment. Launched in 2002, the series is intended to “help folks when they’re down and in need of a hand to lift them up.” That’s exactly what Aplin […]
TODAY Lends a Hand to Texas Community Devastated by Floods
Just over a month after devastating flooding ravaged parts of Texas, Al Roker travels to Kerr County to see the destruction firsthand and visit with first responders and local residents. As part of TODAY’s Lend a Hand campaign, see the generous contributions helping the community recover and rebuild. https://www.today.com/video/al-roker-lends-a-hand-to-texas-community-devastated-by-floods-244511301617
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Provides Update on Kerr County Flood Relief Efforts
KERRVILLE, TEXAS—One month after devastating floods swept through Kerr County, theCommunity Foundation of the Texas Hill Country today shared an update on the region’srecovery and relief efforts. Since the Fund’s inception, more than $100 million in donationshas been received to support flood relief efforts, and the Foundation has made grants toclose to 50 nonprofit organizations […]
Here’s where you can donate to help Central Texas flood recovery
More than 130 people are dead after devastating flash floods slammed the Texas Hill Country on July 4. Search and recovery efforts continue along the Guadalupe River in the aftermath of the disaster. More than a foot of rain fell in less than 12 hours over a large part of the western Guadalupe River basin, including the area of Kerrville and […]
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Announces $60 Million Raised Through Kerr County Flood Relief Fund
KERRVILLE, Texas, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country today provided an update regarding the donations raised through the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. Since the Fund’s inception, $60 million in donations has been received to support flood relief efforts, with grants awarded to 35 nonprofit organizations across the region. The announcement was […]