UW Combined Fund Drive

July 8, 2025

Help those impacted by floods in Texas

Broken trees and overturned vehicles after the Guadalupe River flash flood in Kerrville, Texas.

Broken trees and overturned vehicles after the Guadalupe River flash flood in Kerrville, Texas.Ronaldo Schmidt, AFP Via Getty Images

Over the 4th of July weekend, devastating flash floods struck Central Texas leaving more than 100 dead and more missing. More than 850 people have been rescued.

Early Thursday morning, a flood watch was issued. Rivers began rising on Friday, July 4. People near the river were urged to seek higher ground as the Guadalupe River grew from 3 feet to 34 feet in 90 minutes. The floods, among the worst in decades, took place in an area often referred to as Flash Flood Alley and the Gaudalupe River Basin is one of the most dangerous regions for flooding in the US.

As we watch the news and heartbreaking stories of loss, we can’t help but be impacted by the stories we hear. If you want to help, consider making a donation to assist with relief efforts.

Support recovery efforts: Consider making a one-time or ongoing donation through payroll deduction to a UWCFD nonprofit actively working in the communities affected by the floods:

American Red Cross Disaster Relief Services (charity code 1468727): We respond to an emergency every 8 minutes. No one else does this: not the government, not other charities. From small house fires to multi-state natural disasters, the American Red Cross goes wherever we’re needed, so people can have clean water, safe shelter and hot meals when they need them most.

American Red Cross (charity code 0337346): The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

Americares (charity code 0315518): Americares saves lives and improves health for people affected by poverty or disaster so they can reach their full potential.

International Medical Corps (charity code 1479246): Global humanitarian organization saving lives and building self-reliance by providing vital medical care training healthcare providers rebuilding clinics and improving water sanitation.

World Central Kitchen (charity code 2006691): World Central Kitchen (WCK) is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. By applying a model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served more than 400 million meals.

Houses flooded by the Concho River in San Angelo, Texas

Houses flooded by the Concho River in San Angelo, TexasPatrick Keely, Reuters

Non-UWCFD organizations helping flood impacted communities:
  • The long-established Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country launched The Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, which it said would support rescue and rebuilding efforts.
  • The Salvation Army’s Kerrville Kroc Center asked for nonperishables, hygiene items, bleach, diapers and other items. (Donations can be dropped off at 855 Hays St. in Kerrville, Texas.)
  • Texsar, a volunteer-based search and rescue organization, has deployed to the flood-hit area.
  • Austin Pets Alive!, which has taken in more than 150 displaced pets from the floods, said it was most in need of monetary donations, after more than 2,000 people responded to its call for people to foster pets. It was also taking pet supplies.