Community Foundation

The Community Foundation of Abilene builds charitable endowments and makes grants that enrich the quality of life in the Abilene area.

[Community Foundation @cfabilene]

We're beyond honored to have Ian Nickerson serve as Chair for this year's board of trustees! Ian is a minister for Minda Street Church of Christ and has served on our board since 2017.

https://t.co/wZ39sb7r8y

[Community Foundation @cfabilene]

We are so thrilled to welcome Emerald Cassidy to the CFA team! Emerald is our new Marketing and Communications Director.

[Community Foundation @cfabilene]

Welcome, new board members!
Dr. Gustavo Villanueva, Assoc. Superintendent, Abilene ISD
Kelly Cannon, Pres/CEO, Carrier Management Systems
Geoff Haney, Private Investments
Brandon Osborne, Exec. Director, Abilene Youth Sports Authority
Full roster > https://t.co/wZ39sb7r8y

[Community Foundation @cfabilene]

Special guest and check presentation at our CFA board meeting! $15k to the View Volunteer Fire Department to help with equipment needs after the Mesquite Heat fire.

Total raised for Mesquite Heat: $515.7k
Total granted for Mesquite Heat: $293k

[Community Foundation @cfabilene]

@TravRuiz @max_ridling Thanks for being there!

[Travis Ruiz @TravRuiz]

What a gorgeous evening celebrating the great work @cfabilene #FutureFund does!

[Community Foundation @cfabilene]

The Community Foundation and our fundholders made grants to 557+ nonprofit organizations over the past year. And 375 were right here in west-central Texas!

Our donors make an impact on a broad range of charitable causes serving a vast array of needs.

[Community Foundation @cfabilene]

Happy Independence Day from your community foundation! #IndependenceDay #4thofJuly

[Community Foundation @cfabilene]

These kids are precious! Noah, Rylee and Chloe are using special equipment to help them see, learn, and better interact with the people they care about.

A grant to Sight Savers America during our fall discretionary grant cycle made this possible.

https://t.co/oqx1JiJbM7

[Community Foundation @cfabilene]

Mesquite Heat Update - The long-term recovery phase is now active. We anticipate granting out more funds to the United Rescue Alliance over the next few weeks for home rebuilding and repairs.

Here's a detailed overview of the totals and process. ⬇️

https://t.co/T5TqZAcEuh

[Community Foundation @cfabilene]

We've granted more than $225k from the fire relief funds since March.

140.8k to volunteer fire departments. $85k to nonprofits providing essential needs for people.

More grants will go out soon to support long-term recovery and rebuilding needs. #texasfires

[Community Foundation @cfabilene]

The Community Foundation remembers and honors all who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Thank you, soldiers. #MemorialDay

[Community Foundation @cfabilene]

We are heartbroken by the May 24th tragedy in Uvalde, TX.

The San Antonio Area Foundation and The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country have partnered to collect and distribute funds to support survivors and families. #UvaldeStrong

https://t.co/azcSVhJ1oi

[Camp Able @CampAbleBG]

So many of you have asked how you can help us during these scary times. The best way right now to help Camp Able - & all those affected by the #MesquiteHeat - is to donate to the @cfabilene’s Fire Relief Funds. This will help support those in need and support local fire depts

[Community Foundation @cfabilene]

#MesquiteHeatFire Update: The Big Country VOAD is coordinating a Recovery Resource Center at Beltway Park South for people needing long-term financial assistance.

More info on resources and a link to donate at https://t.co/xbH1rpcKer.

[Travis Ruiz @TravRuiz]

Prayers. #MesquiteHeatFire #ViewFire

Donations can be made here: https://t.co/NuDqtukClh /via @cfabilene

[Community Foundation @cfabilene]

The Big Country Fire Relief Fund will provide support for volunteer fire departments and people affected by the ongoing fire in the View area.

Find a link to donate at https://t.co/xbH1rpcKer.

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by this fire. #MesquiteHeatFire #ViewFire

[Community Foundation @cfabilene]

This addition brings us great joy! We are proud to announce that we are expanding our grantmaking to specifically impact rural communities throughout west-central Texas.

Applications are open until July 1!

Details: https://t.co/JhX9izDFmB

[Community Foundation @cfabilene]

Wow! $1.7 MILLION for nonprofits serving our amazing communities.

THANK YOU to everyone who donated to support the many charitable causes that participated in Abilene Gives.

Congratulations on the great work, nonprofits! Time for some rest.
#AbileneGives #BestCommunityEver