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.

• Housing Stability
  Access to stable shelter continues to improve. Currently, 125 households (271 individuals) remain in temporary housing as permanent solutions move forward.

• To date, the Foundation’s Down Payment Assistance program has helped 20 flood survivor households achieve homeownership. 
• Rebuilding & Construction
  Rebuilding efforts continue to accelerate across the county.
  – 65 homes have now been fully reconstructed
  – 35 homes are actively under construction
  – 52 modular and RV homes have been repaired or replaced
• Unmet Needs Fund
  The Community Foundation’s Unmet Needs Fund continues to address critical gaps for families navigating recovery:
  – 204 households helped
  – Average award: $5,043
  – Recent requests are now focusing on furniture and appliances, as more survivor households are coming home.

Reimbursement Program Open

Beginning in May, the Community Foundation began offering reimbursement assistance to flood survivors who paid for eligible repair costs and other qualifying expenses out of pocket. If you covered eligible expenses before learning about available home repair programs, you may still qualify for reimbursement. 

Please contact your case manager. If you are not yet enrolled in Rebuild Kerr, complete the Needs Assessment at RebuildKerr.org to get connected with a Disaster Case Manager who can guide you through all available program options.

Thus far, four households have been reimbursed with an average amount of $12,981.

One Year Recap Video:

Over the past year, our community has faced unimaginable loss while demonstrating extraordinary resilience. This one-year recap video reflects on the progress we've made together, honors those we've lost, and celebrates the people, partnerships, and generosity that continue to move recovery forward.

In The News: 

Healing in the Hill Country

KTVT-TV (CBS, Dallas)

Husband and Wife Narrowly Escaped Fourth of July Floods. Months Later, Strangers Helped Get Them New Home (Exclusive)

People

One Year Later: Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Helps 130 Families Return to Permanent Housing

The Texan

Hill Country families rebuild after devastating floods with major community support

CBS News Texas

You can keep up with the Community Foundation’s flood recovery efforts in the news by visiting our newsroom, reading articles and watching videos here:

Were you affected by the flood? 

Please complete our needs assessment, and a case manager will be in touch with you. 

Click here for Needs Assessment.