How to help those affected by the Central Texas floods

Crosses hang on a wall marked by the flood water at Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Texas, July 7, 2025, in the aftermath of deadly flooding. Flash floods in Texas killed more than 100 people over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, including girls attending a summer camp, and left others still missing. (OSV News photo/Sergio Flores, Reuters) Catholic charities and social service agencies are stepping up to bring support and relief to those affected by the deadly floods in Central Texas.

You can help by donating items that are needed most: 

• Baby items
• Hygiene products
• Cleaning supplies  

If you or someone you know has been affected by the floods and needs assistance, contact Catholic Charities of San Antonio at 210-718-5837, which offers emergency financial assistance, funeral expenses, counseling assistance, legal services and other immediate needs.

Donations are being accepted at the Catholic Charities Galveston-Houston Midtown Office (2900 Louisiana St., Houston) and at the Mamie George Community Center (1111 Collins Rd., Richmond) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Thursday, July 10. Catholic Charities will handle delivery of items to its sister Catholic Charities agency in San Antonio for distribution to affected Central Texas flooding victims. For more information, call 713-526-4611.

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