With 166 people still reported missing, the affected towns are suffering and need prayer and hope. The majority of deaths have occurred in Kerr County, where 106 victims, including 36 children, have been identified.

“We cannot even imagine the unfathomable pain of so many families as we all hurt as a nation at the loss of so many precious lives. We have been praying, visiting, holding each and every family up and will continue to do so as we minister in all possible ways to the families, to the first responders, and all who have been impacted by this devastating tragedy. May God wrap his arms of love around you and hold you tight.” -Paula White-Cain

On that day, entire communities in Kerr County; Ingram, Hunt, Kerrville and surrounding areas, woke up not to fireworks and parades, but to rising water and panic. At Blue Park RV Park in Ingram, families were jolted out of their sleep as floodwaters rushed beneath them, taking down the river everything they owned. That’s when Lorena and Juan Guillen became heroes. With no thought for themselves, the couple went trailer to trailer, banging on doors, shouting through the storm, doing everything they could to wake their neighbors.

“The water was rising so fast,” Lorena told us, still shaken. “We just wanted to get everybody out alive.” Because of their selfless act, the loss of life would have been much higher. She and her husband didn’t pause. They didn’t plan. They acted out of love. And that’s what Paula White Ministries is all about—being love in action when it matters most.

Just days after the flood, PWM Pastor of Global Outreach, Todd Lamphere, stood with Lorena at the RV park. Debris was everywhere, homes were destroyed, but something beautiful was happening. PWM was there—not just with resources, but with arms ready to hug, ears ready to listen, and hearts ready to help rebuild.

Through the Compassion Collective—a powerful partnership between Paula White Ministries, CityServe, World Vision, MedicCorp and others, PWM was able to jump in right away. People needed the stables; food, clothing, hygiene supplies, medical care… but more than that, they needed to know they weren’t alone.

One woman, Georgia “Coonie” Wells, had lost absolutely everything. Her home? Gone. Her belongings? Swept away. Her heart? Broken. She had no money, no local family to turn to, and no place to sleep. That’s when God connected her story with ours.

When Pastor Todd offered her a hotel room provided by PWM supporters, tears streamed down her face. She didn’t ask for much—just a safe place to rest. “I can’t begin to thank Pastor Paula,” she said, her voice trembling. “I am so humbled that she would think of me.”

But that’s the thing—we do think of people like Georgia. Constantly. Because every single person matters. Every story matters. Every hurt deserves healing.

In a world that can feel cold and distant, especially in the wake of tragedy, our mission is simple: to show up, stay present, and pour out love. Not for a photo op. Not for applause. But because that’s what Jesus did. That’s what the Church is called to do.

As Pastor Paula says, “Love isn’t just a word. It’s shelter. It’s warm meals. It’s holding someone’s hand when they’ve lost everything.”

We know the road ahead in Kerr County will be long. Families are still sorting through the mud, piecing together what they can. Many don’t even know where to begin. But with your help, we’re staying. We’re listening. We’re rebuilding.

Together, as the Compassion Collective, we are delivering truckloads of supplies, spiritual care, trauma counseling and most of all, hope.

If you’d like to be part of this outpouring of compassion:

YOU CAN GIVE RIGHT HERE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY

• Give by texting by sending the text message to 321-338-1333 and enter “PWM”
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Your prayers, your giving, your heart—they matter more than you know.

Your prayers, connection, support and passionate belief in this ministry, along with all my PWM Partners, have been the cornerstone of transformative work that has touched millions of lives across the globe.

This is our 40th year of ministry and humanitarian outreach, and in the past four years alone, your support has enabled us to distribute an astounding 30+ million pounds of food. When natural disasters strike, our ministry has been on the front lines. Multiple tractor-trailer shipments have brought critical relief to communities devastated by hurricanes and other catastrophic events. In Chimney Rock, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, L.A. fires, the Maui fire, and more.

Our commitment extends internationally as well. In the wake of the October 7 massacre by Hamas in southern Israel, you helped us stand alongside our brothers and sisters there, to rebuild a Moshav or community and offer tangible support during an incredibly challenging time.

Our outreach goes far beyond temporary relief. And this has been a constant light penetrating the darkness since the start of PWM… Through events like our Annual Back to School Bash, Thanksgiving Table in the Wilderness, and Children’s Christmas Outreach, we’ve positively impacted thousands of lives. These aren’t just events—they’re opportunities to show love, build community, and provide hope to those who need it most… and YOUR connection is the lifeblood!  

You also help us take the message of redemption directly into prisons, offering hope to those society often forgets. Our prison ministry and revival programs have touched countless lives, winning souls to the LORD, and demonstrating that no one is beyond the transformative power of God’s love.

THANK YOU!