Dear Piney Point residents,

The City of Piney Point and our entire Memorial Villages community are grieving with the victims and their families affected by the Kerr County flood tragedy. Our community is devastated, as some of the young victims resided in the villages and attended our local schools. As you drive through our neighborhoods and see the ribbon-wrapped trees, please take a moment to remember and pray for these sweet children who will be forever missed and those who still haven't come home.

Below is a list of resources that may be helpful to all of us and our children as we grieve and try to cope during this challenging time.

Grief Support

• Chapelwood UMC will be hosting a special community event offering support and guidance for families navigating trauma on July 9 at 5:30 p.m. 11140 Greenbay Chapelwood Link.
• Memorial Drive United Methodist Church will be holding a community-wide Family Prayer Vigil on July 10 at 5:30 pm. 12955 Memorial Drive.
• Heritage Behavioral Health Consultants, located at 1325 Campbell Rd., will host free support groups for children and their families on July 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Contact 713-365-9015 or support@heritagebehavorial.com.
• Parent tips for helping adolescents after a disaster from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network; National Center for PTSD. Tips Link.
• Video by Sissy Goff, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, CCATP. Goff Link.
• Article Provided by Bo’s Place Bereavement Center. Bo’s Link.

Piney Point and the Memorial Villages are a caring, resilient, and strong community that stands together and comforts each other during our greatest times of need. Thanks to each and every one of you for your ongoing support.

Sincerely,

Aliza Dutt

Mayor

Piney Point Village