10 FAMILIES MOVE IN TO COMPLETE THE TIERRA DE ESPERANZA COMMUNITY PROJECT

A community built upon perseverance and hope for a new beginning. MAY 20, 2021 [WOODSBORO, TEXAS] The Coastal Bend Disaster Recovery Group (CBDRG) in conjunction with their partners and project supporters welcomed 10 families to their new homes during the home dedication ceremony for the Tierra De Esperanza community. Tierra de Esperanza is a joint … Read more

13 FAMILIES MOVE INTO TIERRA DE ESPERANZA COMMUNITY

MARCH 25, 2021 [WOODSBORO, TEXAS] Tierra de Esperanza, a joint community project, welcomed 13 families to their brand-new homes during a home dedication ceremony. This project has been made possible by the efforts from the Coastal Bend Disaster Recovery Group (CBDRG), Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi Inc., Center for Disaster Philanthropy, Disaster Aid of Ohio, Mennonite Disaster Service, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Rebuild Texas, Refugio County Community Development Foundation, the Town of Woodsboro, and many … Read more

Disaster Recovery Organizations Host Groundbreaking Ceremony for 23 Homes

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 [WOODSBORO, TEXAS] The Coastal Bend Disaster Recovery Group (CBDRG) and their partners are making a significant impact in the Coastal Bend by repairing homes and providing new homes for Hurricane Harvey survivors who lack the means to recover on their own. In a continuing effort to assist residents affected by the devastating … Read more

CHENIERE DONATION HELPS TO REBUILD FOURTH HOME FOR HURRICANE HARVEY SURVIVORS

JUNE 9, 2020 [GREGORY, TEXAS] The Coastal Bend Disaster Recovery Group (CBDRG) and Cheniere Energy welcomed home Maria Moreno and her family during a home dedication ceremony. A blessing of the home, presentation of the keys, and a ribbon-cutting were performed to a crowd full of supporters. When Moreno and her family evacuated to Cotulla during … Read more

Local veteran received keys to newly built home just in time for Christmas

Thanks to partnering long-term disaster recovery organizations, Ruben Reyna and his wife, Eva, received the keys to their newly built home during a home dedication ceremony. The Coastal Bend Disaster Recovery Group worked closely with Catholic Charities case manager, Griselda Ramos, to get the Reyna’s back home. Ruben Reyna is an army veteran who has … Read more

Bee County residents receive keys to new homes thanks to a coalition of disaster recovery organizations

 Demacio “Mac” Garcia and Alvino Garcia, Jr. from Beeville and Skidmore, respectively, are the newest recipients of manufactured homes thanks to partnering disaster recovery organizations. The Coastal Bend Disaster Recovery Group (CBDRG), BCFS, Rebuild Texas Fund, St. Vincent de Paul, Mennonite Disaster Service – RV Disaster Corps and the Coastal Bend Food Bank all worked … Read more

Woodsboro resident known for volunteering receives much-needed help of her own

Elvia Quesada received the keys to her brand new two-bedroom, two bathroom manufactured home surrounded by her family, friends and the organization who helped recovery from Hurricane Harvey. Quesada has lived in Woodsboro for over 50 years. She and most of her community were devastated when Hurricane Harvey swept through the Coastal Bend and left … Read more