Staff spotlight: Misti Collier
Staff spotlight: Misti Collier
Meet our CFA donor relations director, Misti Collier.
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Update your browserThe Community Foundation of Abilene awarded $592,354 in grants to local nonprofits during our fall discretionary grant cycle. Our discretionary grant cycles are competitive opportunities for nonprofits serving the Abilene area to apply for funding. These funds come from revenue from CFA's unrestricted funds. The fall 2021 grantees are listed below.
Learn more about various fund types and how grants are made here.
Fall 2021 Discretionary Grantees:
AARP Free Tax Help Abilene - Free Tax Help Program Support
Abilene Crime Stoppers, Inc. - General Operating Support for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Abilene Education Foundation – Support for Strategic Planning
Abilene Hope Haven, Inc. - Bridge2Home Housing Program Support
Abilene Performing Arts Company – Tuition Scholarship Funding for Camps and Classes
Abilene Police Foundation - General Operational Support for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Abilene Preservation League – Funding for the Historic Elks Arts Center Window Restoration
Abilene Recovery Council - Parenting Awareness and Drug Risk Education Services (PADREs) Program Support
Abilene Youth Sports Authority - PLAYS Program Scholarships and Equipment Replacement
Adult Protective Services Partners – Support for the Safety and Independence Project in Taylor County
American Red Cross – Funding for the Home Fire Relief Program
Big Brothers Big Sisters - Defenders of Potential Program Support
Camp Able – Funding to Construct Loafing Sheds to Protect Camp Able's Horses
Canine Companions for Independence - Support for Canines Serving Clients in Abilene
Center for Contemporary Arts - Artwalk Program Support
Christian Service Center of Abilene - Rental Assistance through the “Your Financial Freedom” Program
City Light Community Ministries (First Baptist Church) - Program Support for the new Hope Center
CitySquare – Funding for Building Remodel at Abilene Drop-In Center for At-Risk Teens
Disability in Action - Transportation Works Program Support
FaithWorks of Abilene, Inc. – Funding for Resource Development and Database
Habitat for Humanity Abilene, Inc. – Support for Construction Superintendent and Lots for Affordable Housing
Houses for Healing – Support for Operational Needs
Joseph Thomas Foundation – Direct Financial Assistance Program for Abilene Clients
Junior Achievement of Abilene - Work Readiness Initiative and After School Program Support
Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Texas - Wish Granting in Abilene Program Support
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature - 2021-2022 Exhibition Support
New Horizons Ranch & Center – Support for Kids in Foster Care at Audrey Grace House
Noah Project – Funding for On-Site Safety and Security
Old Jail Art Center - Art-To-Go Program Support for Abilene Students
Pathways Youth & Family - Mosaic Behavioral Health Program Support
Phoenix ICCD Clubhouse – Support for Advancing Community-based Solutions for People with Mental Health Conditions
Presbyterian Children's Homes - Abilene Child and Family Program Support
Presbyterian Medical Care Mission –Program Support for Medical Services
Regional Victim Crisis Center - Professional Trauma Counseling Support for all Victims of Violent Crimes
Sight Savers America – Changing Lives for Children with Low Vision Program Support
Special Olympics Texas, Inc. - Abilene Area Program Support
Texas State Technical College Foundation - Scholarships for Abilene-Area Students Attending TSTC in Abilene
Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation – Program Support for LEAP (Lending Economic Assistance for Pets)
The Grace Museum – Funding for Special Abilities Arts Programming and Clean Air Initiative
United Methodist Service Center & Food Pantries - Hygiene Program Support
YMCA of Abilene – Funding for Children's Learning Center Supplies
Young Audiences – Support for Arts After School, School Performances, and Teacher Professional Development
Meet our CFA donor relations director, Misti Collier.
A special feature by Kassidy Nygaard, CFA community grants manager.
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