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The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country is a nonprofit, community corporation created by and for the people of the Texas Hill Country. The foundation was established in 1982 for the benefit of Kerr County. In 2000 the Community Foundation expanded its geographic reach to serve a larger Hill Country area including Fredericksburg, Comfort, Medina, Kerrville, Ingram, Hunt, and Center Point

. A community foundation has three distinct features and it is the combination of these features that provide unique opportunities for donors and our community. The first feature is a permanent endowment. Permanent endowment means the foundation invests and protects donor's gifts, distributes earnings via grants, builds permanent community capital to meet the needs of future generations, and creates legacies for donors. In this way each donor's gifts works within our community today and tomorrow. The second distinct feature is its broad and flexible purpose. The Community Foundation monitors all areas of community needs in the Hill Country today and tomorrow including arts, education, youth, seniors, community services, health care, and rehabilitation needs. The foundation's knowledge of the community is one of the greatest services we can provide our donors. We can help our donor's maximize the impact of their gifts in our community. The third distinct feature of a community foundation is personalized giving. To help our donors have the greatest flexibility, the Community Foundation accepts a variety of gifts including cash, stocks, property, and bequests. In addition donors have the opportunity to be involved in establishing a fund in their name or the name of a loved one. Donors can give what they want, how they want, when they want…and receive maximum tax advantages. The first community foundation established in Texas was in 1929 - the Dallas Foundation. Today there are 25 community foundations in the state of Texas that collectively hold more than $1.1 billion in endowed funds. These foundations distribute in excess of $82 million annually in local grants and are a part of the fastest growing field in philanthropy today with more than 650 community foundations operating across the United States. We invite you to join the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country…YOUR community foundation…in providing a platform for building our community…For good.

06/19/2026

Every recovery story looks different, but they all begin with people showing up for one another.

Across Kerr County, families, volunteers, nonprofit partners and local leaders continue working together to rebuild homes, restore hope and strengthen the communities they love most.

We are grateful for every person helping move recovery forward one neighbor, one family and one story at a time.

Learn more about ongoing recovery efforts and Welcome Home stories at rebuildkerr.org.

06/17/2026

When floodwaters rushed into John Flowers’ home on July 4, his first instinct was to pray for his neighbors, the community and the camps upstream.

In the difficult days that followed, John witnessed something powerful: neighbors helping neighbors, volunteers showing up with compassion and a community coming together through heartbreak and loss.

Today, John says Kerr County has become an example of strength, faith and resilience in the face of disaster.

Read John’s full Welcome Home story at rebuildkerr.org/welcomehome.

06/15/2026

Recovery continues across the Texas Hill Country, and more families are moving closer to permanent housing.

Here is a look at the progress your support is making possible:
• 135 households, representing 299 individuals, remain in temporary housing as permanent solutions move forward
• 19 flood survivor households have achieved homeownership through the Foundation’s Down Payment Assistance program
• 58 homes have been fully reconstructed, with 33 more currently under construction
• 47 modular and RV homes have been repaired or replaced
• 187 households have received support through the Unmet Needs Fund

As more families return home, recovery needs continue to evolve. Recent requests through the Unmet Needs Fund have focused on furniture and appliances, helping households create a sense of stability as they settle into the next chapter of recovery.

Thank you for continuing to stand with the Hill Country community.

06/12/2026

The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country recently visited The Christi Center in Austin, a nonprofit providing free grief and bereavement support for children, families and adults affected by the July 4 floods.

Through support from the Community Foundation, the Christi Center is helping ensure survivors have access to long-term emotional and mental health care as they navigate loss, trauma and recovery.

During the visit, Community Foundation CEO Austin Dickson and Chief Marketing Officer Jayne Zirkel met with Christi Center leadership to discuss the importance of coordinated, long-term recovery efforts and the critical role mental health organizations play in helping communities heal.

Recovery does not end when the floodwaters recede. Partners like the Christi Center continue providing compassionate support for families across the Hill Country.

06/11/2026

We were excited to engage with Austin area donors and organizations. Thank you, ACF!

06/10/2026

In Kerr County, recovery is rooted in neighbors helping neighbors.

“You truly have neighbors taking care of neighbors,” shared Michael Wilt of Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. “They’re stewards of the land and stewards of each other.”

Through support from the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and generous donors, families impacted by the flood are finding pathways back to stable housing, including support for first-time homeownership.

Because of this community, families are rebuilding their futures and finding their way home again.

06/08/2026

Recovery efforts continue across the Texas Hill Country, and with each passing week, more families are moving closer to home.

Here is a look at the progress your support is making possible:
• 176 households, representing 390 individuals, remain in temporary housing as permanent solutions move forward
• 19 flood survivor households have achieved homeownership through the Foundation’s Down Payment Assistance program
• 54 homes have been fully reconstructed, with 34 more currently under construction
• 44 modular and RV homes have been repaired or replaced
• 187 households have received support through the Unmet Needs Fund

As more survivor households return home, recovery needs are shifting. Recent requests through the Unmet Needs Fund have focused on furniture and appliances, helping families rebuild not just their houses, but their homes.

Thank you for continuing to support long-term recovery across the Hill Country.

06/05/2026

Recovery continues to be guided by the experiences and needs of the people most impacted.

The Needs Assessment helps identify where support is still needed across Kerr County and the Hill Country so resources can continue reaching the individuals, families and communities that need them most.

If you were impacted by the July 4 flood, we encourage you to share your experience and help inform the next phase of recovery efforts.

Fill out the Needs Assessment at rebuildkerr.org.

06/03/2026

Kevin Kearney survived devastating floodwaters in Hunt by leaping into the bed of his floating pickup truck and holding on through the darkness until he reached safety.

With support from the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, local partners such as Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation, H-E-B, Light On The Hill, The Money Store and his case manager, Kevin is now home again in the first house he has ever owned.

Kevin’s story is a powerful reminder that recovery is about more than rebuilding structures. It’s about helping neighbors rebuild their lives.

Read more at rebuildkerr.org/welcome-home/.

06/01/2026

Recovery across the Hill Country continues, and progress is being made because of the strength and generosity of this community.

Current recovery updates include:

• 176 households, representing 390 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
• 50 homes have been fully reconstructed
• 36 homes are actively under construction
• 44 modular and RV homes have been repaired or replaced

The Community Foundation’s Unmet Needs Fund continues to help families navigating recovery:

• 180 households assisted
• Average award: $5,445
• Recent requests are increasingly focused on furniture and appliances as more families return home

Flood recovery is long-term work. Thank you to every donor, nonprofit partner and community member helping families rebuild stability and move forward.

To stay updated on recovery efforts and community impact, sign up for the newsletter at rebuildkerr.org.

Address

241 Earl Garrett Street
Kerrville, TX
78028

Telephone

+18308968811

Website

http://www.communityfoundation.net/

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