KERRVILLE, Texas (KXAN) — The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced a pledge of $40 million in donations that will go directly toward housing assistance for people impacted by the July 4 floods.

In Kerr County, 117 people were killed in the flash floods, including 37 children. Two people are still missing.

The money will go toward temporary housing assistance, home repairs/rebuilding, RV repairs/replacement and case managers.

The funding distribution will take a four-tiered approach, with follow-up funds going toward: • Mental health and well-being • Economic recovery and quality of life • Future long-term needs.

According to its latest announcement, the Community Foundation had received about $100 million in donations.

"This is not only a record amount of mon

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