On Saturday, August 15, campers, flood survivors, and families who lost loved ones were invited to join the FOUND team at the Heart of the Hills Heritage Center at 529 Water Street in Kerrville to work together on The River, a Reverence Project created from textiles surrendered by survivors alongside unidentified textiles recovered after the flood.

Together, we cut, braided, stitched, and transformed these pieces into something new—an act of remembrance, reverence, and healing through our shared connection to the river.

Another community workday for The River is being planned. Stay tuned for details and an opportunity to take part.

Found on the Guadalupe is hosting a Flood Relief Block Party on Sunday, August 16, from 4–7 p.m. in Kerrville.

After more than a month on the front lines—mucking out homes, delivering supplies, and putting more than $55,000 directly back into the hands flood survivors—we want to end this chapter the same way we began it: together.

This afternoon is for our flood survivors and the community that has surrounded them. We’ll have food trucks, music, family activities, school supplies for kids, and some really wonderful gifts and gift cards to give away.

Flood survivors on our distribution list will receive a ticket for a free meal and entry into our survivor drawings. Everyone is welcome to come, purchase a meal from the food trucks, spend some time together, and help us make this a joyful afternoon for our neighbors.

This is more than a block party. It’s a chance to gather after a very hard month, share a meal, see familiar faces, and remind our flood survivors that their community is still here.

Sunday, August 16 | 4–7 p.m.

213 SCHREINER ST
Kerrville, Texas

Volunteers and grieving family members gather—hands steady, hearts present—to shape something lasting. Each stitch carries both loss and love, honoring those we carry with us and those who stepped forward to help in a time that asked everything.

Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort hosted a dinner in honor of our volunteers—a quiet, generous gesture that gave us space to sit together, reflect, and gather our thoughts after all that has been carried.

We are deeply grateful to Paul Rushofsky and the team at Tapatio for their care and hospitality. It was an evening to remember, a much needed respite and one we won’t soon forget.

March 21st is the final day to visit the warehouse. We will move to local storage and a mobile unit that is more easily accessible for Dondi & Teri. The work hasn’t ended- only the location!

The Reverence Project transforms surrendered and unclaimed belongings into quilts and works of art that honor both the precious lives lost in July 4th floods as well as the efforts of the community coming together. Each piece is created with consent, intention, and respect—offering beauty where there was loss. These collective artworks will travel to galleries and community spaces before returning home to Kerr County. It is both remembrance and renewal—an act of love stitched and shaped by local hands.

Current Dates:

November 15th Quilt workday hosted by Extreme Weather Survivors

November 17th quilt workday

April 20th Quilt Binding at Kerrville Library

text Dondi for directions 580.229.5806

Our Ongoing Commitment

When we began, we thought this work might last ninety days. But time has shown us that healing and reunification move at their own pace. What started as an emergency effort has become a calling—to remain present as long as our community needs us. We believe that returning belongings to their rightful owners is both an honor and a sacred responsibility, and we will continue to evolve our role with care and integrity. Our end goal is to ensure that every item finds its peace—either reunited with its family or transformed into something that stands as a lasting tribute to the people of this community.

In October, our team—alongside our not-for-profit community partners, Mission Haus Foundation, and Cordonate—were invited to the Meta headquarters in Austin.

Danielle Kruciak of Mission Haus Foundation and Cord Shiflet of Cordonate joined Deanna, Teri and Dondi for the visit. We were given a thoughtful tour and had the opportunity to sit with Amanda Canada, whose guidance proved instrumental in strengthening our Facebook operations.

It was a meaningful exchange—one that helped us better understand the tools we were using and how to steward them with greater clarity and intention.

AirTag Initiative

As part of our ongoing commitment to safety and preparedness, Found on the Guadalupe River Project has begun collecting new AirTags & bracelets to make available to local camps and Guadalupe River visitors in the future.

Even beyond the 90-day mark, we continue to receive recovered technology that still functions, reminding us how valuable simple tools of connection can be.

These AirTags may not only help locate belongings—they could one day help save lives.

Sustain and Support

Found on the Guadalupe River Project, in partnership with Mission Haus Foundation, will assume the warehouse lease this fall to continue serving families beyond the initial 90 days. Every item that passes through these doors represents a story, a memory, a piece of someone’s life—and our work isn’t done yet. We’ve operated entirely through the generosity of others, never with taxpayer funding, and we’re asking for your help to keep this space open. If you’d like to support the ongoing reunification and reverence efforts, donations can be made here.

(please make sure to note FOTGR)

Reunification Days are private, scheduled times dedicated to returning recovered belongings to families affected by the flood. Each day is handled with care and dignity—allowing families to move slowly, ask questions, and receive items in a peaceful setting. Volunteers assist gently, ensuring every return is respectful, documented, and heartfelt. As we near the holidays, we’ll offer fewer hours but more intentional times for families to visit the warehouse—so please stay posted for updates. It’s about more than objects—it’s about reuniting people with their stories

Current dates:

November 1st

November 8th

November 10th

December 6th

Group Workdays & Winter Schedule

As we move toward the holiday season, we’ll be shifting to a lighter, more intentional schedule at the warehouse. Beginning this month, group workdays will be held on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, offering volunteers the chance to join together in meaningful service. You can sign up to help below.

During this time, regular warehouse hours will scale back from three days a week to one dedicated day, with appointments available by request on Mondays for families and special projects. This rhythm allows us to sustain the work with care while honoring the season’s need for rest and reflection. goes here