Julia Villareal '26 and Addy Zimmerman '27 help out at a volunteer event after the winter storm.
'Look For The Helpers' Aid During Winter Storm Uri From suffering a power grid failure
to frozen pipes and lack of running water, Texans had never faced a winter weather crisis like Winter Storm Uri. Residents all over the state were stuck in freezing homes and often searching desperately for food and water, left with little guidance on when the situation would improve.
Throughout this crisis, the bond our school has built was felt. Friends offered extra firewood, a warm bed to sleep in, or just a listening ear to acknowledge a stressful time. Even as we suffered ourselves, our hearts broke watching the suffering of our neighbors. St. Andrew’s Chaplains Ashley Brandon and Whitney Kirby offered resources to the community, identifying places to volunteer for emergency food and water distribution as well as direct relief organizations that needed donations. Even when the snow had thawed, our SAS community helped neighbors in need. Many students and faculty 58
Jacob Sela '27 and Melissa Sela at the volunteer event.
