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Nonprofit Week 2025: Sisters in Service Kerrville

Sisters in Service started a flood relief fund, with 100 percent of donations going directly to those in need. Their board covers operating costs, ensuring all donations stay local.

Jennifer Natale and Suzanne Gschwind explained that Sisters in Service is a nonprofit dedicated to helping other nonprofits by filling gaps in community services.

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The organization was heavily involved in flood relief efforts, working with Salvation Army, Mercy Chefs and St. Vincent de Paul while witnessing the overwhelming generosity of donations. They recognized a need for better emergency preparedness and coordination among nonprofits for future events, suggesting a community summit.

Sisters in Service started a flood relief fund, with 100 percent of donations going directly to those in need. Their board covers operating costs, ensuring all donations stay local.

Their main fundraising event is an annual charity golf tournament and auction on Sept. 29 at Comanche Trace. The organization is also committing to serve at Mercy Chefs for the next year.

The group focuses on identifying service gaps and mobilizing resources to address unmet community needs, particularly during crisis situations when coordination becomes critical.

For more information about Sisters in Service Kerrville, contact the organization through local community resources.

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Growing up in Southern California, Louis Amestoy remained connected to Texas as the birthplace of his father and grandfather. Texas was always a presence in the family’s life. Amestoy’s great-grandparents settled in San Antonio, Texas, drawn by the city’s connections to Mexico and the region’s German communities. In 2019, Louis Amestoy saw an opportunity to make a home in Texas. After 30 years of working for corporate media chains, Louis Amestoy saw a chance to establish an independent voice in the Texas Hill Country. He launched The Lead to be that vehicle. With investment from Meta, Amestoy began independently publishing on Aug. 9, 2021. The Amestoys have called Kerrville home since 2019.

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