Catastrophic flash floods in the Texas Hill Country on July 4 have left more than 120 people dead and dozens missing, prompting extensive search and recovery operations along the Guadalupe River.
The disaster occurred after more than a foot of rain fell in under 12 hours across the western Guadalupe River basin. The deluge caused the river to rise an unprecedented 26 feet in just 45 minutes, washing away homes and vehicles. The Camp Mystic summer camp was severely impacted, resulting in the loss of more than two dozen children and staff members.
How to Support Flood Relief Efforts
Numerous local and national organizations are on the ground providing aid. Here is a list of groups accepting donations to support victims and recovery operations.
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Kerr County Flood Relief Fund: Directs donations to vetted organizations providing rescue, relief, and recovery efforts in Hunt, Ingram, Kerrville, Center Point, and Comfort.
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Southern Oaks Church: The Kerrville church is accepting donations online and at its physical location.
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TEXSAR: This Austin-based emergency response nonprofit has deployed swiftwater rescue teams, boats, drones, and search dogs. Donations help sustain these critical search efforts.
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Texans on Mission: The North Texas-based group is accepting financial donations as it deploys to provide assistance in Central Texas.
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Salvation Army Kerrville: Collecting donations online to help those impacted by the floods.
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Good Shepherd Episcopal School: The Dallas school’s disaster relief team is in Hunt serving hot meals to first responders, residents, and volunteers.
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American Red Cross: Accepting online donations to support its widespread relief operations.
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Texas Progressive Caucus: Collecting online donations for supplies and charities aiding in the recovery.
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Mercy Chefs: Providing free hot meals to families, first responders, and volunteers. The organization is accepting donations to support its meal services.
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International Medical Corps: Supplying medical provisions to health facilities in and around Kerrville to ensure continued patient care.
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Walmart, Sam’s Club, and The Salvation Army: Walmart and its foundation have committed up to $500,000 in grants and donations, including a campaign to match customer donations made to The Salvation Army.
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Airbnb.org: The nonprofit is coordinating free, temporary housing for displaced residents. Individuals can sign up online to host or donate to fund emergency stays.
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Uvalde Foundation for Kids: Raising funds and collecting supplies for victims. The foundation is also organizing volunteers for search and relief assistance.
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United Family: The parent company of United Supermarkets, Albertsons Market, Market Street, and Amigos is running a donate-at-the-register campaign at its stores.
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Good360: The organization’s disaster response team is distributing essential goods. Donations are used to purchase cleanup kits, bottled water, hygiene supplies, and clothing for victims.
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Texas Firewalkers: This first-responder support organization is raising money to serve hot meals and deliver essential supplies to displaced families.
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Americares: The health-focused relief organization is providing medicines, medical supplies, and other humanitarian aid to the region.
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Tom Thumb and Albertsons: Shoppers can donate to relief efforts in-store at checkout or online.
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Team Rubicon: The veteran-led disaster relief nonprofit has teams on the ground in Central Texas and is accepting online donations to support its operations.
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Direct Relief: Providing essential medications and supplies to support health clinics and communities impacted by the flooding.
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H-E-B: The grocery chain is accepting donations at checkout and online, and its mobile kitchens are distributing free recovery kits, meals, and supplies.
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Kerrville Pets Alive: This group is working to rescue and reunite lost pets with their families. It is accepting monetary donations online and pet supply donations at its Kerrville facility.
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DoorDash: The company is donating a portion of its proceeds from Texas orders to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country’s relief fund.
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Texas Papa Johns: Locations across Texas will donate 100% of their profits from all orders on Tuesday, July 15, to support flood relief efforts.
