As we continue to send our thoughts, prayers and love to Kerrville and the other affected communities in Central Texas, we are touched to see how the Texas community steps up to help! Here are a few ways you can get involved.
Updated July 8th at 3:30pm
KERRVILLE FLASH FLOODING
Torrential rains swept through Kerrville County in the Hill Country starting Thursday evening, triggering catastrophic flash flooding. More than 10 inches of rain fell overnight, and in just 45 minutes, the Guadalupe River surged an astonishing 26 feet. Tragically, many people were swept away in the floodwaters, and a massive search and rescue effort is now underway.
At this time, more than 80 lives have been lost, and several children from a local summer camp remain missing. It’s a heartbreaking and unimaginable situation. Search teams, including helicopters, drones, and hundreds of rescuers on the ground, are working around the clock. Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick stated in a press conference that the death toll is expected to rise in the coming hours.
If you know of any ways people can help, whether through donations, supplies, or local resources, please tag or DM us. We’ll continue to share updates and ways to support the community as we receive them.
Our hearts are with everyone affected, and we’re holding space and hope for the safe return of those still missing.
Photos by @texasriversandstreams.
WAYS TO HELP
KERR COUNTY FLOOD RELIEF FUND
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has established a fund that directly supports those working on the front lines.
GOFUNDME FOR THERAPY COSTS
A GoFundMe is raising money for therapy for the girls of Camp Mystic and their families.
TEXAS SEARCH AND RESCUE (TXSAR)
Texas Search and Rescue is a first responder nonprofit on the ground helping right now. You can donate directly to help their efforts.
SALVATION ARMY
Salvation Army Kerrville and San Antonio have set up an emergency response at the Kerrville Walmart. They are providing a reunification center, meals, drinks, and emotional and spiritual care.
HANDS OFF CENTRAL TEXAS
Raising funds for a mutual aid response for the four Texas counties affected. They will be used for housing, foo,d and supplies. List on IG.
SOUTHERN OAKS CHURCH
Organizing a supply drive. Donate supplies if you’re local or donate monetarily from afar. A list and info in their Instagram page. Also seeking volunteers.
TEXANS ON MISSION
Non-profit that deploys resources after disasters - will be deploying resources on Monday.
Austin Pets Alive
Needing emergency foster placements for displaced animals while their owners, along with help in search and rescue efforts.
KERRVILLE PETS ALIVE
Aiding in search and rescue and taking donations to feed, bathe, and house animals.
DONATION SITES
Treaty Oak Distilling: donation site to support flood victims
Comedor Run Club & Comedor: supply donations on Monday from 9-3
Noble Joe Coffee: drop off site for hygiene + cleaning supplies on July 7
Commodore Perry Estate: donation site for clothing, food, water & more
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country: Collecting donations to support the local community
Manor ISD: collecting donations July 6-7 to support affected families
Southern Oaks Church: supply drive for donations
Texas Search & Rescue: Raising funds for search, rescue & recovery
DAM Smokin Tacos: Accepting donations to feed residents of Kerrville
Collected by Blackbirds: Collecting donations for hygiene kits & donating 10% of weekend sales
BUSINESSES donating profits
DAYS THIS WEEK
Amy’s Ice Creams & Phil’s Ice House: 10% of profits from Austin, Houston, and San Antonio shops / July 6
Good Vibrations Pizza Co: 100% of profits / July 6-13
Tiff’s Treats: 100% of sales, use code TEXAS at checkout / through July 7
The Long Goodbye: 100% sales off Tropical Tuesday menu / July 8
Raven Row Salon: 20% of all retail sales / July 8-12
Rhinestone Lash Girl: 100% of profits / July 8
Soupleaf Hot Pot: 40% of profits / July 9
Later Gator Coffee: donating 10% of sales / through the 9th
Hopdoddy Burger Bar: 100% of profits / July 9
P.Terry's: 100% of profits from all 36 locations / July 10
Kerbey Lane: 100% of profits from all 10 locations / July 10
St. Elmo Brewing: 10% of sales all day Thursday / July 10
Harben House Skincare: 100% of profits / July 10
Moonshine & Kinfolk: 100% of profits / July 10
Pinthouse Brewing & Pizza: a portion of sales / July 11
Juiceland: Net proceeds from all orders / July 12
Raw Remedies: 10% donated to Kerr County / until July 12
Alcott Candles: 20% of all candles / through July 12
William Chris Vineyards: 100% of proceeds from online bottle sales / through July 12
Juliet Italian: 100% of profits from pizza & Aperol Spritz / this weekend
Pluckers Wing Bar: 20% of sales / on July 14th
Bill’s Oyster: portion of sales on Po’boys / until July 13
Mernin’ Coffee Company: 100% of profits / through July 14
Shop Atown: 50% of all web sales / through July 14
ALL WEEK
Cherryline: donating all profits through next week
Latin Bakery Austin: proceeds from Alfajores
Flor Keeps: 100% of online sales
Uchiba: percentage of sales
K & Co Hair Artistry: 100% of retail sales
Honey Brie: 100% all week
Kurty’s Cookies: 100% of sale cookie profits
Brintage: 50% of sales to making care packages
Codependent: $2 of sales of specific drinks
Quince Lakehouse: 15% of sales
Imogene + Willie: all proceeds from sales this week
ALL MONTH & BEYOND
Burnt Orange Buys: 100% of profits in July
Skyrocket Coffee: $2 of bags of coffee + $3 on gear
Kendra Scott: 100% of proceeds from all Everlyne bracelets
Curra’s Grill: donating 10% of sales made
Bufalina Pizza: $1 from every glass of house wine sold at happy hour all July
Rejected Hearts Club: Donating 20% of sales in July
Finley Shirts: percentage of profits for the next 30 days
Mushroom Cowboy: 100& of online sales through July
Head Space Salon and Coop: 100% of retail all month
