Comfort Area Foundation Distributes $442,000 in Flood Recovery Aid to Hill Country Businesses and Residents

The Comfort Area Foundation has mobilized critical resources for Texas Hill Country communities devastated by July 4th flooding, distributing more than $442,000 in financial assistance to support recovery efforts. The funding, raised through grants and fundraising activities, represents the first major step in ongoing recovery for small businesses and residents most impacted by the natural disaster.

Thanks to donor generosity and two grants awarded by the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, the foundation deployed funds directly into the community, providing assistance to 93 local businesses and 78 property owners and families across the Greater Comfort Region. Chris Havens, President at the Comfort Area Foundation, emphasized that these funds represent more than financial assistance for residents of Center Point, Comfort, Waring, and Sisterdale—they symbolize hope, stability and community commitment during crisis.

With rebuilding efforts now in full swing, the foundation is encouraging visitors to return to the region to support local businesses, restaurants and nonprofits that continue to drive recovery and revitalization. Havens noted that support through tourism represents the next critical phase in helping rebuild communities, stating that without traditional summer tourism, long-term recovery requires weekend tourism and local shopping to return to the region.

As communities across affected areas reopen, supporting Texas Hill Country tourism and local commerce remains vital for ensuring the region continues to thrive for generations to come. Every visit, purchase and engagement with local businesses directly contributes to the resilience and sustainability of the Texas Hill Country. Those interested in recovery efforts can find information at ComfortFloodRelief.com.

Additional resources include vital public data released through Rebuild Kerr's Central Texas Flood Needs Assessment, which details community needs within affected areas. Looking ahead, visitors and residents are invited to explore the Comfort Vision 2050 document, which captures community priorities from before 2019 and highlights key areas including flood mitigation, TXDOT safety planning, and economic diversification.