Episcopal Relief & Development is providing support after catastrophic Texas Hill Country flooding
Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with the Episcopal Diocese of Northwest Texas to provide financial support to families in the greater San Angelo, TX area after flooding devastated areas of the Texas Hill Country and the Concho Valley in early July.
Following the initial devastation, San Angelo residents have faced financial stress, especially families without insurance or those who live on limited incomes. The flooding disrupted many lives and destroyed homes and belongings. Many people were displaced and lost their vehicles, causing them to miss work. Others have taken on additional expenses as they deal with storm-related projects.
Within the Episcopal Diocese of Northwest Texas, Episcopal Relief & Development is working with Emmanuel Episcopal Church and other local nonprofits in San Angelo to help families cover the cost of rent for their temporary homes and other unexpected storm-related expenses.
“San Angelo wasn’t heavily covered in the news during the initial phases of this disaster,” said Race Hodges, Program Officer, Episcopal Relief & Development. “But as we spent time with local leaders in the affected areas, it was clear that we should devote more of our resources to this community because the flooding exacerbated the wealth disparities.”
Cash assistance recipients will also receive referrals to mental health services and other support available through the community network.
“As a faith community, we feel called to pool our resources to show the San Angelo community love, mercy and justice,” said the Rt. Rev. J. Scott Mayer, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northwest Texas. “We are grateful for Episcopal Relief & Development’s partnership in restoring hope after the awful flooding.”
Please pray for the communities affected by the Texas Hill Country flash flooding event. Donations to the Flood Response Fund will help our local partners respond to the needs caused by this disaster.