Nearly $1.4M granted to help Uvalde County homeowners recover from flooding

Rebuilding Together Austin San Antonio, a nonprofit organization, has received nearly $1.4 million to help flood-impacted homeowners in Uvalde County repair and restore their homes.

According to a news release, the nonprofit received $1.397 million from the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country through the Rebuild Texas Hill Country Flood Relief Fund for its South Texas Home Repair program.

“This funding will allow us to bring our home repair model to Uvalde County at a scale that can make a meaningful difference for families who need it most,” said Jesse Porter, executive director of Rebuilding Together Austin San Antonio.

The program will help restore safe and stable housing for residents affected by flooding. It will prioritize income-qualified homeowners, older adults, veterans, people with disabilities and families with limited resources.

The funding will support repairs, accessibility improvements and skilled construction work as families rebuild.

To learn more about the nonprofit and its disaster efforts, click here.

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