On the ground in texas, responding to the devastating floods
July 10, 2025
On July 4, 2025, while most people were still asleep ahead of a day of national celebrations, intense rainfall through the night triggered a sudden and deadly flood in central Texas. Many were forced to make harrowing escapes only minutes after opening their eyes as waters from flooded rivers, especially along the Guadalupe River, rose 29 feet (nearly nine meters) in only 45 minutes.
Search and rescue teams are still working around the clock to locate the missing and assist survivors. As of today, at least 150 people are unaccounted for in Kerr County alone, with another dozen missing across the state. The heartbreak is overwhelming. Officials have confirmed 120 lives lost so far, including at least 27 young girls from Camp Mystic, a cherished youth camp on the banks of the Guadalupe River that was engulfed by the rising floodwaters.
All Hands and Hearts is on the ground, responding.
OUR RESPONSE TO THE TEXAS FLOOD DISASTER
In the earliest moments of the crisis, we focused on fulfilling a critical need: emergency housing. Many families and entire communities have been displaced, sleeping in different homes night after night after their residences were submerged, some with young children and animals, unsure of their next steps.
Through our long-standing partnership with Airbnb.org, we’ve already helped provide safe, temporary shelter to 22 individuals and their pets. This type of support in these critical early days allows families to rest and plan their next steps, focusing on what matters most in each unique situation as they begin to navigate a complex road ahead.
Search and rescue operations are still underway, and many communities are still in urgent need of support. Our Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DART) have been visiting homeowners along the Guadalupe River, seeing extensive damage in communities now unrecognizable from just days prior.
We’ve been working around the clock, clearing debris and preparing for the next phase of recovery by mucking and gutting homes, removing fallen trees and providing families with the emotional support to know they are not alone in this.
This is only the beginning.
If you are interested in volunteering in Texas emergency flood relief, please complete our Volunteer Interest Form. We are currently in the early stages of emergency response, and will continue to update as our needs for volunteers develop.
If you are in the affected area and need housing assistance, please contact us at [email protected].
While every disaster is different, our guiding principle remains the same: we listen to community needs, collaborate with local partners and commit to long-term recovery. This measured approach ensures that the right help reaches the right people at the right time.
Your support makes this work possible. Please consider donating to help us continue providing critical relief to disaster-impacted communities. Together, we can make a difference.
Consider joining our community of Builders: our dedicated monthly donors who provide steady, reliable support, allowing us to arrive at a moment’s notice when disaster strikes and help communities recover and rebuild through the long term.
Thank you for standing with communities in their greatest time of need.
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