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Fox Weather on MSNDallas Cowboys, Shakira and H-E-B among giants supporting Texas flood victimsSports, music and business giants are pitching in a variety of ways to help the victims of the Fourth of July floods in Central Texas.
The organizations working together to help the flood victims said that 'no additional in-kind donations (clothing, food, supplies) are needed in Kerrville.' They said the best way to help is with monetary donations.
The University of St. Thomas is mobilizing support for Hill Country flood victims by sending multiple trailers filled with recovery supplies to Notre Dame Catholic Church in Kerrville. From July 7 to July 10, the UST Veteran Success Center will accept donations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily at 4121 Yoakum Boulevard, Houston, TX 77346.
Salvation Army’s Kerrville Kroc Center is asking for non-perishables, hygiene items, cleaning supplies, baby wipes, and more. You can see specific needs on their Facebook. Donations can be dropped off at 855 Hays St. in Kerrville.
Kerrville residents are grappling with widespread damage to homes, cars and belongings after recent flooding. Many are turning to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for financial help.
Those at the helm of the Kerrville Folk Festival are on the ground organizing donations. As one of the premier music destinations known the world over, staff members have been fielding calls from concerned festival-goers across the country,
Several organizations are accepting donations for those impacted by the floods, as well as first responders and volunteers.