Over the 4th of July weekend, Texas Hill Country experienced an unprecedented natural disaster. Torrential rains led to flash floods that swept through the region with destructive force. Entire communities were submerged, leading to significant loss of life and extensive property damage.

The FirstService Relief Fund was established to provide financial support to FirstService Corporation subsidiary team members who are facing personal financial hardship as a result of qualified events, including natural disasters. If you were impacted by the floods please visit the Relief Fund page to learn how the Relief Fund can help.Relief efforts are in progress, and there are numerous ways to aid these efforts.

The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, a registered 501(c)(3) charity, has set up the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. Donations will go to vetted organizations engaged in rescue, relief, and recovery operations, as well as flood assistance.

The Salvation Army Texas’ mobile kitchen is providing meals and hydration to those affected by the Kerrville floods. To donate, visit HelpSalvationArmy.org or call 1-800-SAL-Army.

The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has launched the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund to support vetted organizations involved in rescue, recovery, and relief efforts. Visit CommunityFoundation.net for more information.

Austin Pets Alive! has a team in Kerrville providing medical care and transporting animals to its shelter. APA has taken in more than 50 pets from flooded areas in Kerr and Williamson counties and is seeking foster homes, volunteers, and donations. Visit AustinPetsAlive.org for more details.

World Central Kitchen, founded by chef José Andrés, has a team in Kerrville providing food and water relief. Visit WCK.org for information on how to donate and stay updated.

TEXSAR, a nonprofit first responder organization assisting in disaster response, has a fundraising goal of $250,000. Visit TEXSAR.org for details on how to contribute and for mission updates.

GoFundMe has created a landing page showcasing fundraisers verified by the platform’s Trust & Safety experts. Under “Texas flood relief,” you can search for fundraisers by location.

The American Red Cross Serving South and Central Texas has opened shelters in the affected areas. Visit RedCross.org/donate and select “Your Local Red Cross” or Disaster Relief as a donation option. You can also call 1-800-HELP NOW to donate over the phone.

The United Cajun Navy is also on the ground in Central Texas, assisting with rescues, supply deliveries, and recovery efforts.