CAI Members,

We are devastated by the tragic flooding events that occurred over the weekend in Kerr County and across Central Texas. The loss of life, particularly the young lives lost at Camp Mystic in Hunt, has deeply impacted our communities and our hearts go out to all those affected.

In response, the Boards of the CAI Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio Chapters met on July 7, 2025, to develop a coordinated, statewide effort to support those in need. We are committed to coming together as a CAI family to provide immediate and long-term assistance.

We know the strength of our organization lies in our membership, and your compassion, generosity, and willingness to help during times of need are what make CAI extraordinary.

We will share more updates and details on how you can help in the coming days. In the meantime, please keep the families, businesses, and communities of Kerr County and Central Texas in your thoughts.

With heartfelt sympathy and deep commitment to service,

CAI Texas Board of Directors

Officials in Kerr County have indicated that they have no need for food, water, or other goods. They have stated that monetary donations have a far greater impact to meet specific needs quickly and efficiently. CAI will monitor the need to organize a supplies drive in the coming weeks and months as the recovery and rebuilding process evolves.

Collectively, the CAI Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio Chapters have committed to making a $30,000 matching donation to the recovery and rebuilding efforts in Kerr County and Central Texas. If you wish to make an individual donation, we encourage you to consider the organizations listed below. For those who require an invoice from CAI for the organization to make a donation on your behalf, email Jesus Azanza at jazanza@caihouston.org.

• The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, a registered 501(c)(3) charity, has established the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. Funds will go to vetted organizations providing rescue, relief, and recovery efforts, as well as flood assistance. (https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4201)
• The Salvation Army’s Kerrville Kroc Center is asking people to make a monetary donation or donate non-perishables, hygiene items, cleaning supplies, baby wipes, socks, trash bags, shovels, brooms, and more. Supplies can be dropped off at 855 Hays St. in Kerrville.
• The Kerrville Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the establishment of the Kerrville Area Rebuilding and Recovery Fund, a dedicated fund to support critical rebuilding efforts in the Kerrville area. (https://business.kerrvillechamber.biz/events/details/kerrville-area-rebuilding-recovery-fund-29188)
• Southern Oaks Church in Kerrville is seeking gift cards and monetary donations to support families. People who were planning on donating items for the church’s supply drive can still drop them off from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at 122 N Valley View Drive in Kerrville. Select “River Flood Relief Fund” to donate to flood victims. (https://southernoakschurch.churchcenter.com/giving/to/river-flood-relief-fund)
• Kerrville Pets Alive (https://kerrvillepetsalive.com/)
• Mercy Chefs (https://mercychefs.com/texas-flood-250704/)
• San Angelo Area Foundation (https://www.saafound.org/disaster-funds)
• TexSar- Texas Search and Rescue (https://www.texsar.org/)

The road to recovery will take months, and we are prepared to assist. Kerr County falls within the CAI San Antonio Chapter’s territory, and they will lead the coordination of volunteer support. While all members statewide are welcome to participate, leveraging local resources and San Antonio’s proximity will streamline the deployment of volunteer assistance.



At this time, self-deployed search efforts are strongly discouraged. Professional rescue teams and first responders are actively conducting search and recovery operations, and the presence of untrained individuals, personal drones, or unauthorized watercraft may hinder their efforts and create hazardous conditions. For the safety of all involved and the effectiveness of ongoing operations, the public is urged to allow trained personnel to carry out their work without interference.

If you would like to volunteer, call 830-465-4797 or go to Texas Community Recovery (Texas Community Recovery) — a page developed by the Texas Division of Emergency Management. A volunteer reception center is set up at 855 Hays Street in Kerrville from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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