The Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation, Connective and the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced a new down payment assistance program for Kerr County residents affected by the July 4 floods. Funded by the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, the $4 million investment is part of the Foundation’s larger $40 million commitment to […]
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Crenwelge overwhelmed by state response to flood
As a lifelong Hill Country resident and Kerr County businessman, Tim Crenwelge was crushed by the effects of the July 4 flood. He quickly jumped into action to physically help friends and neighbors and worked within the statewide organization he chairs to help raise funds for recovery. Crenwelge, owner of Crenwelge Motors and chairman of […]
Community Foundation learns about 7 stages of recovery
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country hosted a grantee gathering Monday, Dec. 8, to update each other on how recovery efforts are going and what the future looks like. CEO Austin Dickson welcomed everyone and introduced Angela Blanchard, who has decades of experience with disaster recovery all around the world. She told the […]
Centers for Children and Families gets $100,000 grant to offer free counseling after Hill Country flood
Centers for Children and Families announced it has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, through the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, to support individuals affected by the Hill Country flood in July. Centers for Children and Families is a longstanding nonprofit organization that provides mental health, education […]
Centers for Children and Families awarded grant for Hill Country flood survivors
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) – Centers for Children and Families received a 100-thousand-dollar grant from the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country to support people recovering from the flooding in Kerrville. The funding will allow Centers for Children and Families to provide free counseling services to everyone affected by the disaster. Centers has expanded their […]
Centers for Children and Families receives $100,000 grant for flood counseling services
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) – Centers for Children and Families has been awarded a $100,000 grant to provide free counseling services for individuals affected by the July 2025 Texas Hill Country flood. The Permian Basin nonprofit received the funding from the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country through the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. “This […]
Grants available to restaurants impacted by flooding
The Texas Restaurant Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Texas Restaurant Association, has announced that it will open its TX Restaurant Relief Fund to provide more than $30,000 in grants to Central Texas restaurants impacted by the July 4 floods. “The grants will be awarded to help local businesses with their long-term rebuilding efforts, so […]
CFTHC hosts Rebuild Kerr event at Arcadia
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country hosted a convening meeting Monday at Arcadia Live to update, educate, unite and provide guidance for Rebuild Kerr flood recovery team members. The meeting brought enlightenment toward expectations, encouragement for the tough road ahead and a collective “exhale” from those in the trenches assisting victims of the […]
Kerr County workshop updates community members on flood recovery efforts
The Community Foundation has allocated $110 million in recovery funds KERR COUNTY, Texas – The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country held a workshop on Monday at the Arcadia Live Theater in Kerrville to update nonprofit leaders and local stakeholders on the ongoing flood recovery from the July 4 disaster. More than 125 guests — including […]
Kerr County leaders, nonprofits meet to plan next steps in long-term flood recovery
Community leaders in Kerrville gather to address long-term recovery, emphasizing mental health and collaboration with state and federal partners for rebuilding. KERRVILLE, Texas — Community leaders, nonprofit groups and disaster-recovery experts met in Kerrville Monday. The community foundation of the Texas Hill Country hosted a workshop in Kerrville offering updated resources and a look at […]