Resources for Texas Hill Country Flood Relief
A quick organization of resources for those who wish to donate and those who may be in need of resources
Every so often, I step outside my themes and use my (research) skills for an act of service. I don’t know anyone whose life the floods in central Texas have impacted. Everyone involved is a stranger to me. In my practice, it’s good to care about strangers.
It’s not for me to judge who deserves help, especially not in a weather emergency.
Just as the laws of hospitality are central to my spirituality and religion, showing kindness and community to my neighbors, including those who are different from me, is a necessity. (Yes, boundaries still matter too. As much as I detest Robert Frost as a person, he was right, good fences do make good neighbors.) We are all citizens of this world while we’re on it, and that gives us a degree of the social contract of the tolerance paradox with everyone.
As my act of service, I have compiled a list of resources I found for both flood victims and those who wish to donate to flood relief efforts. I'm not endorsing any of the agencies collecting funds, as the only one I’m familiar with is the Red Cross.
I am posting the resources list here, and I have attached a PDF with the same information to this missive. I reason that some older folks may prefer a PDF of the information, rather than trying to track what amounts to a website link.
A few tips before you dive in:
Most organizations at this point are requesting cash donations.
If you wish to give in kind, don’t give just anything. The needs are specific, so please listen to what the relief coordinators are saying. Adding used and unrequested items to the mix only creates more work and more stress.
When organizations seek in-kind donations, most are looking for the following:
Bottled Water
Feminine hygiene products
Diapers
Can openers (food shelves often don’t have can openers available)
Check the websites and social media pages of organizations seeking donations.
Also, please vet an organization before donating - make sure it’s legit, and that you’re comfortable with who you’re giving your money to.
General Resources and Donations for Texas Hill Country Flood Relief
As we learned last year when the Carolinas got hit by a hurricane, there is such a thing as good help and bad help. Good help is listening to the people coordinating care, and telling you clearly what they need. Bad help is sending or dumping off used goods, clothing, etc., that no one requested, which ends up making more work for people under monumental amounts of stress.
The best help right now: select an agency, and donate money. If you choose a place looking for in-kind donations, the three most overlooked are feminine hygiene products (period panties are great in these situations), diapers, and can openers. But mostly what works best? Sending cash.
The list I have here is far from comprehensive, especially since I am unfamiliar with central Texas. I hope it provides good donation spots and valuable information for those in need of a little extra support right now.
General
Cajun Navy Relief
Volunteer-run relief organization centered in Houston, TX. Allows people to apply directly for emergency relief.
https://cajunnavyrelief.com/
https://www.facebook.com/CajunNavyRelief
United Cajun Navy
A 501(c)3 dedicated to disaster relief
Provides assistance to those recovering from a natural disaster
https://unitedcajunnavy.org/contact/
Central Texas Flood Recovery Fund
Collecting donations for flood relief, centered in Travis County
https://onestarfoundation.org/central-texas-flood-recovery-fund
Community Foundations of Texas
https://www.cftexas.org/about-cft/blog-and-newsroom/support-for-central-texas/
Offers a comprehensive resource list, including relief funds, mental health, and accessible therapy
Texas Democrats Flood Relief Resources Page
Donation page directs to local orgs first, Kerr County Flood Relief, Texas Search and Rescue, Hill Country Helpers, the Junior League of Austin, and the American Red Cross.
https://sites.google.com/txdemocrats.org/floodrelief/home
Hands Off Central Texas (centered in Travis County/Austin Area)
Collecting donations for flood relief
https://fundly.com/july4floodtx - you may have to type this in, as the site autodefaults to the homepage
FEMA
https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool
https://damage.tdem.texas.gov/
Report flood damage here, as a first step in applying for FEMA and insurance assistance (please note that going local first is usually the best route)
Those with property loss are being told to apply with their insurance before they apply for FEMA.
Mutual Aid Hub
A listing of mutual aid societies, and pantries/little free pantries nationwide
https://www.mutualaidhub.org/
Red Cross
The Red Cross assists with emergency relief nationally and globally
http://redcross.org
Texas Eviction Diversion
(855) 270-7655
Texas Rent Relief
(833) 989-7368
Texas Department of Insurance Helpline
800-252-3439 M-F 8 am - 5 pm CT
https://www.tdi.texas.gov/consumer/storms/recoverytips.html
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aide
Providing assistance to flood victims in Kerr and the following counties: Andera,
Comal, Gillespie, Kendall, Kimble, Mason, Reeves
t (956) 996-8752 or (833) 329-8752 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
https://www.trla.org/disaster
Legal assistance available
Eviction/Housing
Probate (Property after Death)
Relacing Documents
Public benefits and assistance applications
FEMA Applications and appeals
Mental Health Support (SAMHSA)
Disaster Distress Helpline
Connects with trained crisis counselors that specialize in weather disaster relief.
Call or text 1-800-985-5990
Español: Llama o envía un mensaje de texto 1-800-985-5990 presiona “2.”
For Deaf and Hard of Hearing ASL Callers: Please text or call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 using your preferred Relay provider.
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/disaster-distress-helpline
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
https://988lifeline.org/
Text 988
State of Texas Disaster Relief
https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disaster-assistance/receiving-disaster-assistance
General Resources
In most cities in the United States, dialing 211 will connect you to the United Way Help Line. The operators will help you locate nonprofits able to assist you.
National Flood Insurance Program
https://www.fema.gov/flood-insurance
Burnet County
Ark of Highland Lake Church
The church is running a thorough flood relief response including feeding people, collecting donations for financial relief later, and sending volunteers out to help with cleanup.
https://arkofhighlandlakes.org/flood-response-070525/
Hays County
Hays County Democrats
https://haysdems.org/blog/?viewDetailed=202507051751
Running a fundraising drive, and offering links to local supports within Hays County
Austin Disaster Relief
Taking donations to assist flood victims in several counties
https://adrn.org/hayssanmarcosrelief/
Hunt County
Carevide
https://carevide.org/
Clinic that serves clients with or without insurance
Kendall County
Kendall County Giving Connections
A comprehensive list of nonprofits and mutual aid societies in Kendall county, including resources for housing assistance
https://www.kendallcountygivingconnections.com/
Kerr County
Cross Kingdom Church
Collecting and distributing nonperishable items like diapers.
3044 Junction Hwy in Kerrville
https://www.facebook.com/CrossKingdom
Flood Relief Fund
https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4201
“The Community Foundation - a 501(c)(3) public charity serving the Texas Hill Country - will direct funds to vetted organizations providing rescue, relief, and recovery efforts as well as flood assistance. The Fund will support the communities of Hunt, Ingram, Kerrville, Center Point, and Comfort. All donations are tax-deductible, and you will receive a receipt for your gift.“
Missing Persons - Kerrville Police Department
Email kerrvillemissing@dps.texas.gov with the name and description of the missing person. Include photos to help with identification.
Operation BBQ Relief
Feeds displaced families and first responders
https://volunteers.operationbbqrelief.org/donations/donate-now
Kerr County Salvation Army Social Services
855 Hayes St. or call 830-465-4797
Southern Oaks Church - Flood Relief Donations Page
https://southernoakschurch.churchcenter.com/giving/to/river-flood-relief-fund
San Saba County
San Saba County Ministerial Alliance
Collecting monetary donations for flood relief
https://account.venmo.com/u/ministerialalliance
San Saba’s First Baptist
Has a donation category for disaster relief
https://giving.myamplify.io//app/giving/sansabafbc
Tom Green/(San Angelo) County
San Angelo Area Foundation
Collecting donations for relief in Tom Green County/San Angelo
https://www.saafound.org/disaster-funds
San Angelo Food Bank
Has emergency response food distribution planned
https://safoodbank.org/sanangelo/
Travis County
Many of the resources from Travis County/Austin are part of the general material shared at the top. I encourage Austin residents to share the pdf and add on local organizations and mutual aid societies not necessarily well-known.
Williamson County
WILCO Cares Fund
https://ctxcf.networkforgood.com/projects/254933-wilco-cares-support-july-2025-flood-victims
“In the wake of the catastrophic flash floods that tore through Williamson County on July 5th, caused by an extraordinary surge of rainfall, entire communities have been left underwater, with families displaced, homes destroyed, and the tragedy of lost lives. Liberty Hill, Leander, and Georgetown suffered the brunt of the storm in Williamson County. We’re calling on our generous community to help rebuild lives torn apart in a matter of hours. Donations received will provide direct financial assistance to those in need. Please join us in supporting Williamson County relief efforts today. Every contribution, no matter how small, offers a glimmer of hope amid this tragedy.”
City of Liberty Hill Flood Disaster Relief
https://experiencelhtx.com/flood-disaster-relief/
Hope House Austin
https://www.facebook.com/hopehouseaustin/posts/pfbid02Dtb6y21V7a35wBReFtTSV5QTekpxp4j9hTD3iwaiz4YWEk1DSAr4Soe9bACpiYZMl?rdid=EWCZoCLGeQrMR9mr#
Leander Chambers of Commerce and Visitors Center
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YBP5DPT7ACU48
Round Mountain Baptist Church
https://www.facebook.com/people/Round-Mountain-Baptist-Church/100085360676990/
Clean water, temporary shelter, distributing donations
Pets and Animal Assistance
Williamson County Animal Shelter
https://www.facebook.com/WilliamsonCountyAnimalShelter
Austin Pets Alive & Kerrville Pets Alive
Donations, Cat & Dog food, Leashes & collars, Crates of all sizes, kennels, fosters, adopters. They’re handling intake of injured & lost animals, reunification, medical problems, & cremation of deceased pets.
GoFundMes
General GoFundMe Flood Relief Index Page
GoFundMe has consolidated the numerous GoFundMe flood relief requests into a single overview page. You can look through them here:
https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/flood-relief#section-2
K9 Training
Ashley’s K9 Training took a direct hit from the flash flooding. Ashley and her family, along with their animals, along with all the board and train dogs, had to be rescued by Fire & Rescue.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/ashleys-k9-training-needs-our-help
