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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Texas Hill Country jewelry store to donate charm sale proceeds in wake of floods
A jewelry store in the heart of flood-stricken Texas Hill Country announced that it will donate proceeds from one of its signature charms. James Avery Artisan Jewelry said in a July 7 Facebook post that all proceeds from the sales of the "Deep in the Heart of Texas" charm through Aug. 4 would go to relief efforts in and around Hill Country. The company added that it is pledging $1 million for "food, shelter, mental health care, and other critical needs." "We're humbled by the support you've shown our friends and family in the Texas Hill Country and surrounding areas," the company said in a July 8 update. "The Deep in the Heart of Texas Charm sold out faster than we could have imagined." The Kerrville-based company said in the update that it reopened its facilities and that it is accepting backorders for the charm. It may take six weeks or longer to fulfill orders, the company said. USA TODAY reached out to the company for further comment Tuesday night and did not receive an immediate response. Texas flood recovery: Here's how to help those affected by the devastating Texas floods The death toll rose to at least 109, including at least 27 children and counselors from the beloved Camp Mystic, a storied Christian girls camp in Kerr County, where flooding hit the hardest beginning July 4. At least 30 children were among those killed in the county, Sheriff Larry Leitha said in an update the morning of July 8. As first responders and volunteers scour the region for any sign of life, rescuing people clinging to trees using helicopters, the death toll has steadily risen. Parents nationwide looked on with anxiety and horror as the toll at Camp Mystic became clearer. Photos of the aftermath show children's bunks caked in mud, belongings strewn about and a building with an entire wall missing. In an afternoon news conference, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed the fatalities and said 161 people are known to be missing in Kerr County alone. Contributing: Jeanine Santucci, Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Texas jewelry store to donate proceeds from charm after floods
Daily Mail
07-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Dallas Cowboys pledge $500k to relief efforts for Texas floods
The Dallas Cowboys have pledged $500,000 to the relief efforts of the devastating Texas floods. The Cowboys donation matches that of the other Lone Star State NFL franchise, the Houston Texans, who also announced they are committing $500,000 to provide help to those affected by the devastating flooding in the Texas Hill Country communities. As of Sunday morning, 59 had been confirmed dead, after flash floods in central Texas. However, Daily Mail reported on Sunday the death toll is set to top 100 as family members have been summoned to Kerrville to identify bodies. The Cowboys' emotional statement on the donation read: 'Our hearts are heavy as we witness the devastation and loss of life caused by the floods in Kerr County and Texas Hill Country, especially for 4 the young girls and their families, as well as all of those lost and their loved ones. 'This has been devastating to see and we hold everyone impacted in our thoughts and prayers. Standing side by side with The Salvation Army's critical response, we are also donating $500,000 to provide immediate resources for rescue, relief and long term recovery efforts.' Jones (pictured) net worth is a reported $17.8 billion, with some believing the money given in the name of his sports team, which is also valued at over $10 billion, is just pocket change at a time of need. 'Wow, 1/1000th of their worth,' a fourth continued. 'You can do more, Jerry,' a fifth concluded. The NFL Foundation announced later on Sunday that it would be combining with the Cowboys and Texans to donate a total of $1.5 million following both franchises' $500,000 donations, according to Adam Schefter. The Cowboys' in-state rivals had announced their own donation around 24 hours before the Dallas-based team. However, fans didn't appear to offer the same criticism towards the Texans over the size of their donation. A similar statement was released from Texans owners Janice, Hannah and Cal McNair with their donation, reading: 'We are heartbroken by the loss and damage that our neighbors in the Texas Hill Country have endured. 'We are especially devastated to hear about the children who are still missing and we are praying they are reunited with their families soon. 'Our hearts will remain with everyone affected and in addition to our donation, we will continued to support the search, rescue and recovery efforts in the coming weeks.' The death toll has risen to at least 59 people, including 21 children after the Guadalupe River flooded and surged by up to 30 feet above its usual water level Friday. The director of Camp Mystic was killed while trying to save girls from the horrific flooding that swept through the Texas summer camp. Richard 'Dick' Eastland (pictured), 70, died while trying to rescue campers from the biblical rushing waters that struck the state on July 4. At least 11 girls and one counselor are missing from Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas, and five of their fellow campers have died after the rushing waters destroyed the all-girls private Christian summer camp.
Arab News
20-06-2025
- Health
- Arab News
KSrelief distributes shelter aid in Somalia's Togdheer region
TOGDHEER: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center recently distributed 1,030 pieces of clothing, 475 shelter bags, and 20 tents to several camps in the Togdheer region of Somalia, benefiting 1,525 families and 9,150 individuals. The assistance comes as part of a 2025 initiative to distribute shelter aid to displaced persons in the African country. Earlier, three relief trucks provided by the Saudi aid agency arrived on Wednesday in the town of Sarmada in Syria's Idlib governorate, carrying 20 tonnes of medical aid. The assistance will be distributed in cooperation with the UN World Health Organization to 45 healthcare facilities in northwestern Syria, based on field-identified needs. The aid supports frontline medical teams in underserved areas, benefiting about 150,000 people. Elsewhere, the agency distributed 3,000 cartons of dates to families in need in the Shabwa governorate of Yemen, benefiting 18,000 individuals.
Zawya
06-06-2025
- General
- Zawya
Nigeria: Children among 1,500 people displaced as town submerged in devastating floods
Difficulties reaching communities impacted by devastating flooding in Mokwa in north-central Nigeria is hampering relief efforts, said Save the Children which is preparing to respond to the disaster. Over 1,500 people have been displaced from their homes, scores of people are dead, and nearly 100 people are reported missing since torrential rains and the collapse of a dam last week led to the worst flooding to hit the area in 60 years. Houses, roads and farmland have been completely submerged in water and mud, with the floodwaters destroying vital aid routes, including two bridges, making it hard to reach Mokwa which is about 230 miles (370km) west of Nigeria's capital, Abuja. Duncan Harvey, Save the Children's Country Director in Nigeria, said: 'The reports coming out of Mokwa are nothing short of devastating. Large parts of the bustling town have been reduced to mud and rubble, and many families have lost everything. Tragically, it is also a situation of deep mourning, as dozens of people including many children remain missing. 'Reaching communities in Mokwa is also challenging due to the devastation the floods have wreaked, cutting off transport links, which makes children separated from their families even more vulnerable. 'The needs are huge and children and families in Mokwa desperately need donors and the government to urgently ramp up support in the form of a coordinated response that meets the needs of children and families who have lost everything.' Nigeria is no stranger to flood crises, with major floods devastating 30 of Nigeria's 36 states in September last year, killing hundreds and forcing some 640,000 people from their homes. Save the Children has been working in Nigeria since 2001 and has been responding to the humanitarian crisis in the northeast since 2014. Save the Children is providing food, clean water, nutrition and protection services and education to families across Nigeria. Save the Children also provides technical support to the government on policy changes and reforms, especially in critical sectors such as health, education, and social protection – and Anticipatory Action for crisis prevention. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Save the Children.
