In this special episode of The Optimist Daily’s Weekly Roundup, Arielle and Karissa discuss the devastating Texas floods and how to respond with both compassion and care. They walk through trusted ways you can contribute to flood relief efforts and also share practical mental health strategies for navigating collective grief—a response many of us feel when tragedy strikes close to home.

💡Featured articles:

• How to cope with collective grief when tragedy strikes close to home

• How to help Texas flood victims as the death toll rises

📍Resources to support Texas flood relief:

• American Red Cross – Emergency shelters and aid (or call 1-800-HELP-NOW)

• The Salvation Army – Mobile kitchens, supplies, and volunteers

• Kerrville Kroc Center – Local donation drop-off point

• Kerr County Flood Relief Fund – Regional relief via Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country

• Austin Pets Alive! – Animal rescue, fostering, and vet care

• World Central Kitchen – Hot meals for survivors and first responders

• TEXSAR – Texas Search and Rescue – Recovery operations and emergency response

• Verified GoFundMe Campaigns – Support individuals and families directly

Whether you’re donating, spreading the word, or just taking a mindful breath—every action counts. ❤️

Transcript link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/?p=1420363

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