Rebuilding Hope in the Hill Country Weekly Update – January 19, 2026
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Your support in action this week: |
In the wake of the July 4 floods, neighbors across the Hill Country continue to show up for one another. Here’s a quick look at the progress your support is making possible.
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191 households are in the pipeline toward a permanent housing solution, including home repairs, full rebuilds, RV replacements, or home purchase assistance. (Up by 21 households from last week.)
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27 households have received Unmet Needs support to replace critical items such as appliances, electronics, and work equipment, with 13 new households assisted this week. An additional 8 households are receiving help to pay down property taxes through the program.
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Case managers are actively supporting 600+ households, helping families navigate individualized recovery needs and next steps.
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Small Business Recovery: LiftFund Announcement |
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has awarded a $10 million grant to LiftFund to support small businesses impacted by the July 4, 2025, floods. This initiative delivers fast, flexible assistance to help businesses reopen, stabilize and retain staff following physical damage and financial disruptions. LiftFund is now offering on-site support at the Kerr Together Disaster Relief Center, connecting business owners to capital, guidance and direct assistance. |
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| Grantee Impact Story:
Habitat for Humanity Kerr County |
“I really feel like the Community Foundation, and their team, are the unsung heroes in our community. If they didn’t hit the ground running from day one, actually when it happened, we wouldn’t have these resources. We wouldn’t have the support that we have.”
Hear from Mary, executive director of Habitat for Humanity Kerr County, as she reflects on the recovery work happening across the community and how the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has helped support families and partners through each step of recovery. |
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Grant Opportunity: Know a Nonprofit Working to Support Community Recovery? |
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has opened the Community and Culture Fund questionnaire for nonprofits and public organizations serving Kerr County and Comfort. This first step helps determine if your mission and programs align with funding priorities such as community spaces, arts and cultural revitalization, river and riparian restoration, public safety and small business recovery. If your organization may benefit from this Fund’s priorities, you can learn more and begin the process below. |
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The Family Mental Health Care Fund, fully funded by the Community Foundation and managed by the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, provides counseling and financial support to families who lost loved ones in the July 4 floods. The Fund covers expenses that insurance will not and helps uninsured families find low or no cost care. Get support: -
Call the Lucine Center Navigation Line: 832-244-9502
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For help connecting to counseling, grief support, or other mental health resources.
- Submit documentation for reimbursement or financial assistance: form.jotform.com/252924398743166
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Contact the Meadows Institute at 469-436-2371 with questions about eligibility or reimbursement
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The Community Flood Recovery Needs Assessment is helping identify what Hill Country families need most after the July 4 floods, from housing repairs and financial strain to emotional and mental health challenges. This survey guides how recovery resources are directed and helps ensure assistance reaches every neighbor who needs it. If your household was affected by the storm, or if you know someone who was, please take a moment to complete or share the assessment. |
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The Needs Assessment, launched August 4, 2025, provides a clear picture of what flood-impacted households need most, including housing repairs, financial support and health services. This information helps recovery partners target resources where they can make the most impact. |
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Were you affected by the flood? |
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