Denison, Texas — A year after devastating floods impacted the Texas Hill Country, the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has allocated approximately $82 million in recovery assistance to affected survivors.
The Kerrville-based nonprofit initiated its relief fund on July 4, 2025, coinciding with the flood's onset, and has since received over $150 million in donations, marking it as one of the largest privately led disaster recovery efforts in Texas history.
Foundation CEO Austin Dickson, who experienced personal losses due to the flooding, noted that the anniversary evokes both sorrow and hope. The foundation acted swiftly, providing $15 million to over 50 local nonprofits within 45 days post-disaster to support emergency assistance, housing repairs, and mental health services.
Currently, about one-third of the total grant funding is directed towards housing assistance, enabling around 130 families to return to repaired homes and another 98 households to transition into permanent housing.
In response to a January assessment indicating heightened post-traumatic stress among survivors, the foundation also funded free access to licensed therapists through local mental health centers. Additionally, $10 million has been earmarked for a readiness and resilience fund aimed at enhancing regional preparedness for future disasters.
Although Denison is situated far from the flood zone, the impact of the disaster resonated throughout Texas, as donations poured in from across the state. The recovery effort remains ongoing, with nearly half of the raised funds still available for continued support.
