Central Texas Floods: How You Can Help

Our hearts are with the San Angelo and Texas Hill Country communities following the devastating flooding.

The Community Foundation of Abilene is deeply saddened by the tragic flooding that struck San Angelo and the Texas Hill Country on July 4. 

Rescue and recovery efforts are ongoing following the catastrophic flash floods that struck Central Texas. To support response and recovery efforts, we’ve compiled a list of vetted organizations providing relief in the region. While not exhaustive, we hope this list helps guide your giving. 

You can also make a grant using your donor-advised fund at the Foundation or contribute directly to provide support. If you are a Foundation fundholder and have questions, please contact cfa@cfabilene.org. 

We extend our heartfelt thoughts to the families, communities, and especially the young lives affected by this devastating event.

Community Foundations 

The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country - Kerr County Flood Relief Fund (link)

San Angelo Area Foundation - San Angelo Disaster Relief Fund (link)

Regional nonprofit organizations

Austin Disaster Relief Network

Cajun Navy 2016

Christian Assistance Ministry

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.

Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce

Houston PetSet

Kerrville Area Rebuilding and Recovery Fund 

Kerrville Pets Alive

River Flood Relief Fund – Southern Oaks Church

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.

Texans on a 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.

Texas Children’s Central Texas Hope Fund – Texas Children’s Hospital

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid

TEXSAR, a nonprofit that works with emergency response, sending swiftwater rescue teams, search dogs, boats, and drones to the Hill Country.

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.

Wilco Cares Flood Relief Fund – direct financial assistance supporting Williamson County relief efforts.

Grief and trauma support

Bo’s Place

Childhood Traumatic Grief – The National Child Traumatic Stress Network 

Disaster Distress Helpline – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Helping Children After a Natural Disaster – The Hackett Center’s Trauma and Grief Center

Support for families and workers

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

World Central Kitchen has activated in Central Texas and is serving meals.

Support for pets & other animals

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.

Local nonprofit organizations

Global Samaritan Resources – partnering with Rust St Ministries and PaulAnn Church in San Angelo (both of whom are offering direct services in cooperation with United Way of the Concho Valley) by delivering truckloads of requested resources.

United Rescue Alliance – rented two warehouses in Kerrville and has set up to support current needs.