San Angelo Flood Survivors Receive New Campers

“One of the greatest things about these gifts that we are giving to flood survivors is that they are paid in full,” said Tony Williamson, a Samaritan’s Purse staff member helping coordinate the effort.

Since July 8, volunteers have been working in flood-stricken neighborhoods to clean out homes, recover belongings, and provide temporary housing. Many residents remain without stable housing or transportation.

Among the recipients are Brittany and Leverne of San Angelo, whose home was severely damaged when nearly 15 inches of rain fell in a matter of hours on July 4. The couple was given a camper to live in while their property is restored. “You wouldn’t expect someone to go to these measures to help you, but Samaritan’s Purse doesn’t even know us and they care so much,” Brittany said.

Another recipient, Edward Mertz, lost his truck in the flooding but recently received a new vehicle from the organization. Mertz and his wife, Jennifer, both Marine veterans, had previously connected with Samaritan’s Purse through its Operation Heal Our Patriots program. “It’s nice to not be forgotten,” Mertz said.

Samaritan’s Purse is partnering with Hendrick Automotive Group to supply vehicles and is also providing furniture, appliances, medical items, and grocery gift cards to families affected by the floods.

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