Flood Response Efforts
The flooding over the July 4th weekend brought widespread devastation to our region, and we mourn alongside our neighbors over the loss of life, home, and property. As a church, we want to respond in this time of need, both through our tangible service and through financial support.
Serving Opportunities:
- We are continuing to monitor the clean-up and recovery efforts in our area and will communicate related volunteer needs as they arise. As we begin to exit this first wave of response, keep in mind that the rebuilding process for the affected families is only beginning. Keep your eyes and ears open to the needs of our families, friends, and neighbors, and please email josh@journeybf.com with anyone who might need our help.
- Continue to monitor Austin Disaster Relief Network’s website for flood relief volunteer opportunities in this area. They continue to do great work throughout the entire affected Central Texas region in the name of Christ.
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Thanks to the help of countless volunteers, the residents of Hope House in Liberty Hill have returned home! There may still be ongoing serving needs as they recover from the disaster, and you can keep up with those on their Facebook page HERE.
- As needs arise in response to the flooding, more opportunities to serve may come over the next few weeks. If you want to stay in the loop on our tangible relief efforts for this and other community projects, signup HERE to join our Helping Hands volunteer list.
Financial Assistance/Donations:
- Austin Disaster Relief Network is actively accepting direct donations and also has an Amazon wishlist of needs related to their relief efforts. You can find links to both HERE.
- The Salvation Army is actively providing practical assistance to flood survivors and first responders in the Central Texas area, including 5 meal trucks distributing food in various affected communities. You can donate directly to their Texas Floods disaster relief efforts HERE.
- Hope House is also asking for both direct donations and items from their Amazon wishlist. You can give directly HERE to help with increased staffing hours, repair costs, and essential care items for their residents. The link to their Amazon wishlist is HERE, with a particular need to replace lost iPads that are vital to the day-to-day communication of their kids.
- Hill Country Community Ministries is accepting donations of the most needed items as well as monetary donations. To see a list of the items needed or to donate money visit their website HERE.
If you have questions of any of these relief efforts or know of someone who may need our help, you can email josh@journeybf.com.