Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, right, discusses the decision to dismiss head coach Arthur Smith as CEO Rich McKay looks on during a news conference Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Share and Follow

ATLANTA (WRBL) — The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation announced on Thursday that it will donate $500,000 to support the relief and recovery for the Texas Hill Country community following the catastrophic flooding that has led to hundreds dead or missing.

The Atlanta Falcons shared the news on their Facebook page of the owners plan to donate to the community affected in the floods.

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, right, discusses the decision to dismiss head coach Arthur Smith as CEO Rich McKay looks on during a news conference Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, right, discusses the decision to dismiss head coach Arthur Smith as CEO Rich McKay looks on during a news conference Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

The Blank foundation issued a statement and spoke on the tragedy by saying:

“We hold the people of Texas, especially those in the Texas Hill Country, close in our thoughts as the devastating floods have brought hardship and heartbreak to so many. We mourn the losses and stand with those who are suffering, offering our deepest sympathies and unwavering support.

Our $500,000 contribution will directly benefit the impacted communities and provide much-needed relief and long-term recovery.”

In the tragic flooding in Texas, there has been an estimate of 120 people killed and 170 still missing in the disaster that began on July 4.

President Donald Trump arrived in Texas on Friday to address the tragedy and get a first-hand look at the devastation from the flooding.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like

Chicagoans Rally to Support Street Vendors Amid Immigration Crackdown with ‘A Day Without Fear’ Campaign

In the heart of Chicago, as dawn breaks, cyclists gather and weave…

Maine Political Landscape Shifts: Senate Candidate Exits to Join House Primary, Impacting Key Races

PORTLAND, Maine – The Democratic primary race aiming to challenge Republican Senator…

Tragic Crash in Georgia: All 20 Aboard Turkish Military Cargo Plane Confirmed Dead

Debris is seen at a crash site of a Turkish military cargo…

Reidsville Runoff Election Canceled as Charter Set for Revision

REIDSVILLE, Ga. — A planned runoff for a city council seat in…

Storm Team 3 Forecast: Embrace the Return of Seasonable Weather as the Week Concludes

SAVANNAH, Ga. – For those weary of winter’s chill, relief is on…

Report Reveals Mass Exodus from Florida’s Most Overlooked City

A new study by moveBuddha has identified the U.S. cities experiencing the…

Salvation Army Centers in Tri-Cities Clarify Regional Variations in White Flag Protocols

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – As the chill of sub-freezing temperatures sweeps…

Suspected Solo Thief Targets Roman Statues at Syria’s Premier Museum

DAMASCUS – In a surprising twist to an ongoing investigation, authorities suspect…