CENTRAL TEXAS (KLFY) — Catholic Charities agencies from across Louisiana and Southeast Texas united to support families affected by the devastating July 4th flooding in the Texas Hill Country.

Through region-wide coordination and direct partnership with Catholic Charities of San Antonio, these agencies provided 176 pallets of in-kind relief supplies, $42,520 in gift cards and $175,580 in monetary donations to aid on-the-ground emergency services and long-term recovery in Kerrville and surrounding flood-impacted communities.

“Our region has long known what it means to be both in need and in solidarity with others,” said Kimberly Boudreaux, CEO of Catholic Charities of Acadiana. “Organizing a one‑day, item‑specific drive gave our community a clear, concrete way to respond in compassion.”

Stephanie Sterling, Executive Director of Catholic Charities Diocese of Baton Rouge, added how being from Louisiana, a state where communities experienced similar disasters, brought a sense of union between the survivors and volunteers.

“Louisiana is no stranger to the devastation caused by disasters. Being part of the Catholic Charities USA network allows us to stand with our brothers and sisters in their time of need.” Sterling said. “The generosity of our local community, combined with support from the broader southern region, ensures we can deliver meaningful assistance to survivors and help them begin to rebuild their lives.”

J. Antonio Fernandez, President/CEO of Catholic Charities of San Antonio expressed their gratitude for the relief effort of the Catholic Charities USA network across diocesan lines.

“We are so very grateful for the outpouring of love for the Texas Hill Country community,” Fernandez said “Support from around the country is received as love, respect, and dignity for our neighbors in need.”

As families in the Texas Hill Country continue to rebuild, Catholic Charities of San Antonio will remain in the region, offering emergency assistance, wraparound services, and providing faith counseling and community.

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