$330k Awarded to Local Nonprofits During Fall Grant Cycle
CFA and our donors awarded more than $330k to local nonprofits during the 2019 fall discretionary grant cycle. The grantees and their projects are described below.
Abilene Christian University - STEM for girls’ middle school camp
Abilene Crime Stoppers, Inc. - General operations of the organization
Abilene Heritage Square – Support for capital campaign
Abilene Hope Haven, Inc. – Support for Bridge2Home shelter
Abilene Philharmonic Association - Symphonic photo-choreography at Discover Music children's concert
Abilene Public Library – Funds to create a mobile teen technology lab
Abilene Recovery Council – Support for "Labor of Love" pregnant postpartum intervention program
Abilene Zoological Society - Rhino exhibit enhancements
Adult Protective Services Partners – Support for the safety and independence of elderly/disabled in Taylor County
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star – Mentoring program support
Big Country Court Appointed Special Advocates, Inc. – Support to recruit, train, and manage additional CASA volunteers
Camp Able – Funds to partially purchase a skid steer
Christian Service Center of Abilene – Support for rental assistance program (RAP)
Day Nursery of Abilene – Partial support to purchase a van for new location
Food Bank of West Central Texas - Backpacks for Kids child hunger program
Hardin-Simmons University - Educational Studies Dept. - Teaching and learning social skills for families and children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders
Harmony Family Services – Support for emergency shelter bed
Historic Paramount Theatre, Inc. – Funds to support a director for “Disney’s Frozen Jr.”
Interested Citizens of Abilene North – Funds for Butler House roof repairs, a computer lab, and neighborhood events for 2020
Joseph Thomas Foundation – Direst assistance to families in need with medically fragile children
Leukemia Texas – Support for patient aid program
National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature – Support for 2020 exhibition season
New Beginnings-Big Country – Support for InnerCreations resale boutique, benefitting women exiting incarceration
New Horizons Ranch and Center, Inc. – Support for therapy needs for children residing at Audrey Grace House
Presbyterian Medical Care Mission – Support for medical clinic
Special Olympics Texas, Inc. – Funds for Special Olympics Big Country programs
St. Mark's Baby Room – Funds to purchase items needed for Baby Room
Strength for Life Foundation - Free exercise services for cancer patients and survivors
Taylor County Sheriff's Office – Funds to purchase new, innovative body armor for "First Line" officers
Texas Ramp Project – Support to construct free wheelchair ramps for elderly/disabled
The Grace Museum - Arts Outreach program
United Methodist Service Center & Food Pantries – Utility and prescription assistance for elderly/disabled
Work Again West Texas - Program sustainability to assist homeless neighbors transition into employment
Young Audiences - Program support for school performance demonstration assemblies
Young Life Abilene - Support to hire a Latino staff person