The Kendra Scott Foundation donates to Kerr County Flood Relief Fund amid Texas flooding crisis.
KERRVILLE, Texas — In the wake of the deadly flooding that has devastated communities across Texas’ Hill Country, the Kendra Scott Foundation is stepping in to provide support to those affected.
Kerr County officials said at a news conference Saturday that at least 32 people have been killed as a result of the massive flooding. Officials said of those 32 bodies found, 18 are adults and 14 of them are children.
In response, the Kendra Scott Foundation announced a donation to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, aiming to help families and communities as they begin the difficult process of recovery.
“Texas is our home, and we stand with our neighbors during this difficult time,” Kendra Cott said in a post to Facebook. “We are devastated by the recent flooding in Kerrville and throughout Central Texas, and the heartbreaking and unimaginable loss experienced by so many.”
In addition to its direct donation, the foundation will donate 100% of the proceeds from all sales of its Everlyne bracelets. These funds will go directly to meeting the most urgent needs of victims, their families and the broader Central Texas community.
“As the community begins to rebuild, we remain committed to standing beside them in the days and weeks to come,” the brand said in the post.
Early Friday morning, between the hours of 4 a.m. and 6 a.m., the Guadalupe River rose more than 26 feet from an intense and slow-moving storm in the Hill Country. The rapid rise of a wall of water hit dozens of summer camps, campgrounds, RV parks, and homes along the Guadalupe River. Officials said more than 850 people were rescued from the flooding, with many grabbing onto trees and waiting hours for rescue.