FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County has launched the United for Kerr County fund to provide long-term support for individuals and families devastated by last week’s tragic flooding as they rebuild and recover.
100% of this fund will support the Kerr County community with long-term resources and support, including safe housing, food access, economic recovery, essential basic needs and more.
To help jumpstart this effort, we are contributing $100,000 to the United for Kerr County Fund. We will also contribute an additional $25,000 in short-term support to address immediate needs in the community, separate from the United for Kerr County Fund.
We will work closely with local leaders and community residents to ensure that this fund will assist with any emerging needs identified by nonprofit partners working on the recovery efforts in Kerr County. As the community mourns and recovers, it is important that everyone unites together to lend a helping hand in this time of unimaginable loss.
Please visit uwsatx.org to make a donation or text KERR to 41444.
MEDIA CONTACT: Kevin Femmel, Director of Communications, kfemmel@unitedwaysatx.org, 210-836-8616. Please click here for our United for Kerr County press kit.
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About United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County
United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County launched its first campaign in 1940 and has grown into the largest private investor in health and human services programs in San Antonio and Bexar County. United Way focuses on preparing children for school and life, helping students graduate and succeed, strengthening the well-being of individuals and families, and providing safety net services. United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County also operates the 2-1-1 Helpline, Mission United and fosters volunteerism through the Volunteer Center at United Way. Check our newsroom online for more United Way news.
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