Thriving Through Giving: How Texans Can Support Each Other After Disaster
Disasters don’t just test infrastructure—they test our humanity. And in the aftermath of the catastrophic flooding in Kerrville and Leander, one truth has echoed louder than the thunder: Texans show up for each other.
Thriving in the wake of devastation isn't about bouncing back to what was; it’s about building forward with generosity, resilience, and community.
Step In Where You Are
Not everyone can deploy rescue boats or fund massive rebuilding projects. But everyone can do something. Simple acts—texting a neighbor to check in, sharing surplus supplies, or volunteering time at local shelters—can be powerful. Thriving begins not with scale, but with sincerity.
Financial Giving That Stays Local
When choosing where to donate, look for hyperlocal relief efforts that are directly serving affected families. Some recommended partners:
Austin Disaster Relief Network (ADRN)
Leander Flood Recovery Fund
Central Texas Food Bank
Volunteer Where Your Skills Matter
Helping hands come in many forms. Are you a good cook? Prepare meals for displaced families. An organizer? Help sort and distribute donations. A business leader? Offer paid time off for employee volunteering. The Wise Network is encouraging members to pair skill sets with urgent needs—from financial counseling to childcare.
Emotional Support Is Essential
Flood trauma doesn’t disappear with clean-up. Be present. Listen more than you speak. Ask your team how they’re really doing, and then make space for honest answers.
Giving as a Way of Life
If there’s one lesson to hold onto, it’s this: giving shouldn’t be reserved for disaster. Thriving cultures are built on generosity as a default, not a reaction.
Let’s remember this moment—not just for its sorrow, but for its solidarity. Let’s invest in each other. Let’s be the neighbors and teammates that remind the world what Texas strength really looks like.
