Waves of Grace
We are often called to love and serve our neighbors during the most devastating circumstances. Natural disasters and humanitarian crises have the potential to demonstrate both the worst and the best of humanity. As part of our Mission to eradicate homelessness in whatever form it presents itself, Grace Avenue is committed to responding to these events with Waves of Grace.
Even as natural disaster devastates communities, here are some ways we can offer Waves of Grace:
Prayer
As we watch humanitarian crises unfold around our world, it is easy to feel helpless and disconnected, but as people of faith we are not hopeless. As a community of faith connected to God’s broader family, prayer is one way we can all reach out. Prayer connects us to God and to one another.
Early Response Training
Our Early Response Teams are the first who are allowed to offer assistance in the wake or disasters. Being certified in advance is the best way to prepare for when the time comes. To learn how when the next training is, contact Keri Keck at keri@graceavenue.org.
Central Texas Flooding Response - July 2025
UMCOR Cleaning Kits
Tangible items aren’t needed at this time. If you want to do something tangible, you can put together an UMCOR Cleaning Kit also known as a Flood Bucket. Please know that you will need to store these at your home until they are needed in the warehouses. This could be later this summer.
Volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering in the affected areas, please fill out the Disaster Response Interest form linked below. Our Horizon Texas Conference is collaborating with Georgetown and Kerrville city officials, UMCOR, and the Rio Texas Conference to determine the most urgent needs and develop a long-term recovery plan. They will reach out for Disaster Response Teams as soon as they are allowed in the area.
Financial Gifts
Give financial resources through Grace Avenue online giving. Please note that it is for the Special Gift fund and add a memo that it is for TX Flooding. We will send this money directly to the Rio Texas Conference and 100% will go to victims of the flooding.