Doug Stringer

SOMEBODY still CARES in Texas Hill Country 1 year after July 4th, 2025 tragic floods!

One of many Heartwarming God Stories from Ingram - Hunt (Kerr County).

David Stearns is a 98-year old (now 99) U.S. Navy WWII veteran. He and his wife, Joan Connor, were in their home when the July Fourth flood swept through Texas Hill Country. You may have seen them in various local and national News reports and film clips.

They survived the storm but lost everything they owned, including their house--and the will to rebuild.

Their home in Bumble Bee Hills was destroyed. Without flood insurance, they did not know what to do. Their story was featured on the front page of The Washington Post.

They used credit to purchase a travel trailer and lived in a local RV park because they insisted on being part of the community they call their home.

Prior to the flood, Dave underwent knee replacement surgery. He recently had a pacemaker placed, too, so they were eager to get him back into their home as quickly as possible.

Somebody Cares America and our relief partners--along with other partner organizations, volunteers, and friends--came alongside this couple and many others in the aftermath of the tragic floods.

David and Joan’s story is one of many heart-moving God-stories that have come out of the heartbreak. Watch the video to hear them share more.

https://youtu.be/AvS52iGt45s?si=kg-mAbBFl9qjEjk8

SOMEBODY still CARES in Texas Hill Country 1 year after July 4th, 2025 tragic floods!

Restoring More Than a Home: A Texas Flood Recovery Story David Stearns, a 98 year old USN WWII veteran, and wife, Joan Conno...

The death toll from back to back earthquakes in Venezuela continues to climb, reaching over 1,400 with thousands still missing. Rescue teams are working tirelessly in the rubble. Parents are frantically looking for their children and other loved ones. Many children have been orphaned, losing both parents.

Somebody Cares is working with trusted response partners as well as ministry relationships in the region to assess needs and determine how we can best serve alongside local response efforts.

One pastor in the area has offered his church for housing once clearance and visas are issued. His church is also cooking meals in and providing life-saving supplies for hundreds of people who now have nothing but the shirts on their backs. They are feeding first responders, as well.

"The smell of death is overwhelming," he said, adding the most powerful thing we can do is pray for them and all of the volunteers, those who lost homes and loved ones, those still missing, his nation, and the church.

The greatest tangible need is saline solution or IVs for hydration, as people are without food and water.

Please pray for everyone affected by this tragedy. Your gift can help us provide immediate assistance to those serving on the ground. Be sure to type "Earthquake Relief" in the Special Instructions field.

Thank you for caring!

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