The devastating Texas floods have impacted countless residents. Families have lost their homes, communities and lives have been shattered, and children are still missing. The need is urgent. The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has launched the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund - specifically aimed at helping those affected in communities such as Hunt, Ingram, Kerrville, Center Point, and Comfort - all along the Guadalupe River.
The relief funds are being directed to:
-Vetted local organizations involved in rescue, relief and recovery efforts.
-Flood assistance programs for displaced families and individuals
-Rebuilding efforts in the hardest-hit areas
All donations to CommunityFoundation.net will go directly to trusted local organizations to provide food, shelter, healthcare.
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WACO AREA
- Baylor Missions, Service and Public Life (MSPL) is packing relief kits that cost about $75 apiece, and are asking for donations from the community.
- Even after the drive, Carter BloodCare Center, whose supply is in critical need of donations, will be open and accepting donations Monday through Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Twin Liquors is accepting monetary donations and matching every dollar up to $10,000.
- All HEB locations have added the option to scan to donate directly to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund at checkout. (Note: it is not the donate option on the keypad, there are barcodes to scan to donate one, three or five dollars.)
- Craft Gallery booth vendor Brenda, will donate all sales made July 7-12.
- Vintage Mio Records will be donating 100% of gross profits made on Saturday, July 12 (and, to promote transparency, he always posts receipts of donations made).
- #Whataburger has started a new fundraising campaign that begins TODAY. Run, don't walk, to your nearest Whataburger. Purchase the 75th Anniversary Collector Cups ($2 each) and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the #TexasFlood recovery efforts.
FORT HOOD
- Child and Youth Services Kerrville Relief Drive - Ends July 18th
THINGS YOU CAN DONATE:
- Gift Cards (Lowe’s, H-E-B, Home Depot, Walmart, etc.)
- Boxes or sturdy bags for packing items
- Hygiene items (soap, shampoo, toothpaste and toothbrushes, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, sunscreen, bug spray)
- Bleach and clean-up supplies (brooms, mops, shovels, trash bags)
- Baby and child essentials (diapers, baby wipes, bottles, formula)
- Sealed eye care items (contact solution, eye drops, eye wash kit)
- Flashlights and batteries
- Pet food and carriers
- Towels, blankets
- Non-perishable food, water bottles and hydration packets
- Comfort and coping materials (NEW stuffed animals, dolls, books and blankets)
HOW TO HELP ANIMALS AFFECTED: Several organizations are working to help animals impacted by the Texas floods. Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) is taking in animals from affected areas and is in need of foster homes and donations. Kerrville Pets Alive! is also working to rescue and reunite pets, and they are accepting donations.
Pet Supplies: Donate pet food, crates, and other supplies to Austin Pets Alive! and Kerrville Pets Alive! Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter:
Donate pet supplies or volunteer as a foster at the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, which is taking in animals from evacuated shelters.
Volunteer: Foster a Pet: Austin Pets Alive! is in urgent need of foster homes for dogs and cats, and you can sign up on their website.
Volunteer Search and Rescue: Austin Pets Alive! is also looking for volunteers to help with search and rescue efforts.