The Community Foundation

05/29/2026

After the July 4 flood, Robert and Victoria Hight returned to a home forever changed. What they found next was a community that showed up.

With support from partners, such as Habitat for Humanity Kerr County, Connective, and H-E-B, and volunteers, the Hights are now moving forward and back into their home.

“I'm not from Texas and so it was surprising seeing strangers come from everywhere just to help—it changed my perspective on how I see everything.” Victoria shared.

Moments like these reflect not only the rebuilding of a home, but the strength of a community that shows up when it matters most.

Read more stories of recovery and resilience at rebuildkerr.org/welcome-home

05/28/2026

The Guadalupe River changed forever after the devastating July 4 floods. So did the communities along its banks.

“Hope for the Guadalupe,” a new documentary from Fin and Fur Films directed by Ben Masters and produced by Josh Winkler, tells the story of recovery, resilience and restoration across the Texas Hill Country.

The film follows the biologists, landowners and conservationists working together to restore the river through native planting, debris removal and long-term stewardship efforts that will help protect the Guadalupe for generations to come.

Funded by the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, the film will screen at Alamo Drafthouse theaters across Texas May 31st through June 2nd.

Learn more and find screening information at hopefortheguadalupe.org.

05/27/2026

Recovery takes time, and much of the work happens between major milestones.

Across the Hill Country, families are making decisions, coordinating resources and moving step by step toward stable housing and long-term recovery.

While not every step is visible, progress is happening through the work of partners, case managers and community organizations, like All Hands and Hearts, working together each day.

This is how recovery moves forward.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor the courage, sacrifice and resilience of those who served our country and the communities they helped build.

World War II veteran David and his partner Joan survived the devastating July 4 floods by holding tightly to hope and to one another as rising waters surrounded their home in Bumble Bee Hills.

After a lifetime of service and perseverance, David’s story became another powerful reminder of the strength carried by so many veterans and families across the Hill Country.

Today, thanks to the support of neighbors, volunteers and recovery partners such as Hunt Preservation Society, H-E-B and The Impact Guild's Arcadia Recovery Collaboration, Joan and David are home again.

“We’ve been given a miracle,” Joan shared. “David and I are still here.”

Read more Welcome Home stories at rebuildkerr.org/welcome-home/.

05/23/2026

The Fredericksburg Thank You Donor Event brought together Kerr County Flood Relief Fund donors from across Gillespie County to hear firsthand about the impact of their generosity and support.

Caroline Edison, Fredericksburg resident and Community Foundation Board Member, welcomed attendees and thanked donors for stepping up during one of Kerr County’s most challenging moments.

Austin Dickson, CEO of the Community Foundation, then shared a recap of the early days of flood recovery, highlighting the Foundation’s rapid response efforts and the lasting impact these donations continue to make for Kerr County residents. Through stories, data and community updates, attendees heard how neighbors across the region helped provide relief, stability and hope for families still navigating the effects of the floods.

Jayne Zirkel, Chief Marketing Officer of the Community Foundation, closed the event by thanking the many supporters from Gillespie County who continue to give back and strengthen communities across the Hill Country every day.

The event served as a powerful reminder that when communities come together, generosity creates lasting impact.

05/22/2026

“I love the Texas way of life and people get things done and they help their neighbor and their community and just watching everybody band together has been a really incredible experience”

Alix Seyfarth with All Hands and Hearts shares how partnerships across the Hill Country are helping move recovery forward, from repairing homes to supporting families and restoring the river system.

Through coordinated efforts and local collaboration, organizations are working together to ensure recovery reaches every part of the community.

Recovery continues, and progress is happening every day.

05/21/2026

“Hunt is worth fighting for.”

This weekend, residents, volunteers and community leaders gathered to celebrate the opening of the new Hunt Community Center at Preservation Park, a symbol of resilience, recovery and the community’s commitment to rebuilding together after the July 4 flood.

As Community Foundation CEO Austin Dickson shared, “Families are coming home again. Businesses are reopening. And we are gathered today. That is important.”

Watch the full story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30YFoESSamQ

05/20/2026

Sarah and her husband purchased Kipp Cottage to preserve a family home and share it with visitors to the Hill Country.

“We started the business because we wanted to keep the house.”

For years, the vacation rental welcomed guests who came to float the river, fish and explore the surrounding camps and communities.

When the July flood changed the landscape, the impact was both personal and economic. The property sustained damage, shared neighborhood infrastructure was affected and repairs quickly began to add up.

Support from LiftFund US helped them begin repairs and keep reconstruction moving forward while they continue restoring the home piece by piece.

Today, the work continues.

“We’re halfway there, so I’m feeling better.”

As repairs progress, Sarah hopes to reopen the cottage and continue welcoming visitors back to the Hill Country.

05/19/2026

Residents, volunteers and community leaders gathered this weekend to celebrate the opening of the new Hunt Community Center at Preservation Park, a major milestone in Hunt’s long-term recovery following the July 4 flood.

The new center will serve as a lasting space for community meetings, trainings and recovery efforts as Hunt continues rebuilding together. We are proud to support this effort through the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund and grateful to every partner, donor and resident helping move this community forward.

Read more at the Kerrville Daily Times:

Residents, volunteers and local leaders gathered at the new Hunt Community Center at Preservation Park on Saturday for an open house and ribbon cutting. Attendees celebrated the progress of Hunt’s

05/18/2026

Recovery efforts continue across the Texas Hill Country, with neighbors, partners and communities continuing to show up for one another in meaningful ways.

Here is a look at the progress your support is making possible:
• 174 households, representing 388 individuals, remain in temporary housing as permanent solutions move forward
• 18 flood survivor households have achieved homeownership through the Foundation’s Down Payment Assistance program
• 44 homes have been fully reconstructed, with 41 more currently under construction
• 28 modular and RV homes have been repaired or replaced
• 181 households have received support through the Unmet Needs Fund, helping address recovery needs like debris removal and property cleanup

While there is still work ahead, these efforts continue to reflect the strength and resilience of the Hill Country community.