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CBS News
17-07-2025
- General
- CBS News
Baldwin church packs hygiene kits for Texas flood victims
After tragedy strikes, people in the Pittsburgh area do what they can to help, like parishioners of Blessed Trinity Parish, who are stepping up to provide support and hope. "We're here to help the flood victims from Texas," said Rev. Zachary Galiyas. On Wednesday night, parishioners gathered at St. Albert the Great Church in Baldwin and prayed for the people affected by the devastating flooding in Texas that began on July 4. The group also lined up to assemble hygiene kits for families. The kits include hair wash, body wash, toothpaste and more. "Toothbrushes and all kinds of other things they're gonna need," Rev. Galiyas said. They put together more than 1,500 kits, packing them one by one into boxes. "Each kit should have a certain number of every item, and then we are just packing them and pounding them into the crate," said volunteer Jeff Smercani. Blessed Trinity Parish will deliver them to the Brother's Brother Foundation. From there, the kits will head to Texas communities trying to rebuild and recover from the deadly flooding. Parishioners hope a little time out of their day can provide some comfort and love to people who need it right now. "Everybody in our parish, we are one big family, one community, and we always come together for that neighbor that's in need," Smercani said. "There's so much disunity in the world. And so for us to come together to do something good for other people, it's just a great thing," Rev. Galiyas said. If you'd like to donate to help flood victims, donations can be dropped off at the Blessed Trinity Parish office by Monday.
CBS News
07-07-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Brother's Brother Foundation accepting donations for those impacted by deadly Texas floods
Pittsburghers are stepping up to help those impacted by the deadly flash flooding in Texas. As of Monday morning, at least 82 people are dead and at least 41 more are missing after devastating flash floods slammed the Texas Hill Country over the weekend, with water rescues taking place along the Guadalupe River. The Pittsburgh-based Brother's Brother Foundation has pledged $50,000 toward the initial response, and 100% of donations received will be used to support emergency relief and logistics. "Based on needs assessments, our response may also include providing humanitarian assistance such as hygiene kits and blankets for those injured and displaced by the disaster," the foundation said in a provided news release. Medical supplies and equipment for first responders and emergency response facilities will also be donated, as needed. Ways to donate Brother's Brother Foundation will accept credit card donations. Donations can be made on the foundation's website, which can be found by clicking here. Checks should be made payable to Brother's Brother Foundation and sent to the address below. Please note "USA – US Disaster Relief" in the memo field. Brother's Brother Foundation P.O. Box 645934 Pittsburgh, Pa. 15264-5257
