The Hunt Preservation Society, a local nonprofit, has been instrumental in the recovery efforts following the devastating July 4 flood in Hunt and Ingram. The group quickly established a committee to allocate recovery funds to community members, with a focus on the Hunt Independent School District boundaries.
Recovery Progress
Over the last year, the committee has received approximately $9.2 million and distributed $6.3 million to those in need. The society worked with StormWise to set up a database to track the needs of the community and held an open house to assess the requirements of their neighbors.
The organization prioritized housing, creating a home repair team and a temporary housing program in collaboration with Airbnb.org and St. Peter’s. They have completed repairs on 27 homes, with a focus on preserving ‘legacy homes’ that have been owned by the same family for 50 years or more.
Community Support
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has been a significant partner in the recovery efforts. The Hunt Preservation Society has also developed a program, Hunt CPR, to support local businesses. Additionally, they have built a new community center, which will serve as a hub for community events, voting, and student-focused activities.
Original reporting: San Antonio, TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
