The largest wildfire in Texas history has burned more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle.
A disaster declaration has been issued to 60 counties as people have lost their homes, crops, and livestock.
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) already is aware of significant losses suffered by members to their homes and property. Some of the photos shared below show the significant damage to the homes of TRTA members.
Members, we are asking for your help! Will you please consider donating to the Texas Retired Teachers Foundation’s (TRTF) Disaster Relief Fund? Donate here! If you need any donation assistance, please contact TRTF Senior Operations and Programs Advisor Sarah Richardson. Sarah may be reached via email at sarah@trta.org or toll-free at 1.800.880.1650 extension 104.
TRTF is the charitable partner organization of TRTA. The TRTF Disaster Relief Fund is providing grants to retired and active educators impacted by these wildfires.
The more money we raise, the more people we can help. TRTF will be providing as many grants as possible from the fund to help Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) members who are living in the Panhandle area and impacted by the wildfires.
How to Request Aid
If you or someone you know has experienced damage due to these devasting fires, please complete this form. If you have questions, please reach out to TRTF Senior Operations and Programs Advisor Sarah Richardson. Sarah may be reached via email at sarah@trta.org or toll-free at 1.800.880.1650 extension 104.
Thank you for helping TRTF spread awareness of the Disaster Relief Fund and helping us achieve our mission to provide resources for retired TRS annuitants, as well as active and beginning teachers. To learn more about TRTF’s charitable programs, please visit www.trtf.org.
