Humana Foundation Responds to Central Texas Flood Tragedy with $500,000 in Recovery Support

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Humana Foundation, philanthropic arm of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), announced today a $500,000 donation to aid recovery efforts in Central Texas following the tragic flooding that struck over the July 4 holiday weekend. The Humana Foundation is coordinating efforts with its partner in the region, Reach Resilience, and is matching their donation of $500,000.

The catastrophic flooding has claimed the lives of at least 109 individuals, including 28 children. Among those still missing are several campers and a counselor from Camp Mystic which sits along the banks of the Guadalupe River in Kerr County. Communities across the Texas Hill Country are reeling from the destruction, with emergency responders and volunteers working tirelessly to find the missing and provide relief.

In response, the Humana Foundation is directing $150,000 to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hills Country to support the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, $100,000 to Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas, $100,000 to Center for Disaster Philanthropy, and $150,000 to San Antonio Food Bank.

“Our hearts are torn by the depth of this unimaginable tragedy,” said Tiffany Benjamin, CEO of the Humana Foundation. “The pain and loss felt across Central Texas are profound, and we grieve alongside every family and community affected. Though it’s hard to look ahead to recovery in the face of such overwhelming loss, we remain unwavering in our commitment to help ensure that critical support is available for those who need it.”

Humana employees, deeply moved by this devastating crisis, are also responding with compassion through a company-wide giving effort. Their collective support will be directed to trusted nonprofit partners including the American Red Cross, World Central Kitchen Incorporated, The Salvation Army Texas via The Salvation Army, Southern Territory, and Kerr County Flood Relief Fund via the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Inc.

To learn more about the Humana Foundation’s health equity mission, visit HumanaFoundation.org.

About the Humana Foundation

The Humana Foundation was established in 1981 as the philanthropic arm of Humana Inc. and is focused on health equity, working to eliminate unjust, avoidable and unnecessary barriers in health and healthcare. The Foundation fosters evidence-based collaborations and investments that help people in underserved communities live connected, healthy lives. As a steward of good health, the Foundation creates healthy emotional connections for people and communities and is shaping a healthier approach to nutrition to support lifelong well-being. For more information, visit humanafoundation.org