Care County, Texas (KXAN) – a week after the destroyed floods swept in central Texas, Community Foundation in Texas Hill Control She announced that she raised more than 30 million dollars through Kiir County Flood Floor Fund It was distributed 5 million dollars in the initial grants to support recovery efforts.
At least 120 people were confirmed in six provinces of their dead from the flood of July 4, where 161 people are still missing in CARE alone. In general, at least 166 people are still missing at the state level.
Austin Dixon, CEO of the Community Corporation at Texas Hill Control, has announced the first wave of funding during a press conference on Friday morning.
Dixon said: “More than 100,000 individual donors have already presented a gift online, by mail, by phone, and more importantly to us personally, by appearing in our office to support the box,” Dixon said.
5 million dollars will be distributed from initial grants in four areas: $ 1.25 million for direct support for individuals and families, $ 1.25 million for local companies, $ 1.25 million for first response agencies, and $ 1.25 million for crises response operations.
American MP Cheeb Roy praised the quick response, and his description is unprecedented in his experience.
“I haven’t seen this kind of instant to get comfortable for the people they need,” Roy said. “Your dollars immediately enter the hands of people.”
Among the main donors HEB, which contributed a million dollars, and James Amber Artisan Jewelry, which donated $ 500,000. Dr. Chris Affiri, Chairman of James Affiri, has announced an additional commitment of $ 500,000 for various charitable organizations and societies.
Affiri said: “The roots of our company are working deeply, our people, our values and our story are all linked to this society,” noting that the company’s private link with Camp Mystic, where his family has come to generations since the fifties.
Tourism -based area faces major economic challenges. Mindy Windly with the Kurville Chamber said more than 1,100 people working in the hospitality industry locally.
“When these people are displaced, many of these people, this is a tremendous impact on how it affects all of us,” said Windly.
The Chamber Foundation has received $ 700,000 to provide cash grants to small companies. Amy Herford, head and director of Liftfund, said her organization has mobilized more than $ 1.6 million in relief financing.
“The national data indicates that 40 % of small companies will close if they are not able to reach funding during the first two weeks of disasters,” Hurford said.
The first respondents continue to searches and recover along the 8 miles of the Guadalobi River. Lee Pool, Head of the Hunt Volunteer Fire Department, received $ 750,000 – $ 250,000 unrestricted and $ 500,000 specifically to obtain cash assistance to the residents of the fishing area.
“God is present in the province of Kiir. God is present in the hearts of people. It is clear,” Paul said.
Crisis Consultation Services are provided by the Billy Graham Rapid Response team. Josh Hollande, the international director, said the volunteer priests have been on the site since July 4.
Hollande said: “We have a crisis of priests who spread and provide emotional and spiritual care, and exchange God’s love with people who are going through some of the most destructive events that can be imagined,” Hollande said.
Major Phil Sawiris of the Salvation Army said his organization plans to operate disaster assistance for up to two years or even meet the need.
The Community Foundation emphasized that this only represents the beginning of the long -term recovery efforts in the region.