Brazos Valley Gives 2022

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In the Brazos Valley, we have over 1800 nonprofits that provide a way for us to work together for the common good, giving shape to our high ideals and noble causes. Every person in our community benefits from the work of nonprofits in ways that some may not even realize. From

of the Library to Boys and Girls Club of the Brazos Valley, Brazos County 4-H, and the Navasota ISD Education Foundation, to name a few, nonprofits permeate our daily living and our broader culture—providing important quality of life needs that otherwise would be lost. Nonprofits and philanthropy provide a way to bring communities together—creating equity for all.

One in eight jobs in the Brazos Valley is tied directly to the nonprofit sector. We need nonprofits to thrive because they are economic engines that enhance our local economy. Now, more than ever, we believe that nonprofits are where the Brazos Valley comes together to solve problems, promote civic engagement and connect our leaders and innovators that make our towns true communities. However, following a pandemic and in an inflation time, nonprofits face serious challenges that limit their ability to serve the people and communities that rely on them. This is the time for us to be creative and resourceful, connecting with our nonprofits to support their mission—with our monetary support and our time. Local nonprofits need us now.

Brazos Valley Gives is 18 hours of online giving

that brings the region together on one day and as “one community” to raise critical funding and awareness for nonprofit organizations throughout the Brazos Valley. This day of giving provides citizens and businesses an easy platform to support the mission and good works of local nonprofit organizations that serve the Brazos Valley –strengthening nonprofits, empowering donors, and building community.

In 2019, the inaugural year of Brazos Valley Gives, 103 nonprofits participated with 100% of the nonprofits receiving a financial benefit from the $363,686 that was raised. Also, each participating nonprofit was eligible for $25,250 in prizes that were awarded during a post-celebration event. Of the 1,155 individuals who donated, many made donations to multiple organizations. Even so, 879 first-time donations were made by donors to support a local nonprofit that they had not supported before!

In 2020, in the middle of a COVID-19 crisis, the second annual Brazos Valley Gives raised over $801,000—distributed to 136 nonprofits. Six of our seven counties within the Brazos Valley participated.

Last year, Brazos Valley Gives raised $926,880 for 154 participating nonprofits.

This year—the fourth annual Brazos Valley Gives will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. 161 nonprofits have registered to participate, and brazosvalleygives.org is hosting their informational

profiles. Once again, six of our seven counties are participating. This day of “giving where you live” is powered by the Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley, and all donations will passthru directly to the donor’s charity(ies) of choice. We have set a goal of $1,000,000. Our presenting sponsors are David Gardner’s Jewelers and West, Webb, Allbritton & Gentry, P.C. The nonprofits are rallying their constituents to partner with us to give. Please join us as we “give where we live” on Tuesday, October 18! Visit brazosvalleygives.org or drop off your donation at one of 3 drive-thru donation sites [The Eagle – 1729 Briarcrest Drive –Bryan; Washington County Chamber of Commerce – 314 South Austin Street – Brenham; Caldwell Civic Center – 103 Hwy 21 – Caldwell] . Join us in supporting the nonprofit community that makes the Brazos Valley a thriving and exceptional place to call home!

2022 Brazos Valley Gives Team

Julie Porter, Co-Chair

Molly Watson, Co-Chair

Patricia Gerling, President/CEO, Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley

Taylor Clark

Polli Satterwhite

Lia Zaccagnino

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PRESENTING CO-SPONSORS

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David Gardner’s Jewelers

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IMPACT SPONSORS

$2,500 “GOLDEN TICKET” PRIZES

Florence and Bookman Peters/ Annette and Mervin Peters

Amarillo National Bank

Gentry

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

David Gardner’s Jewelers

Judy and Larry Holt • Stylecraft

West, Webb, Allbritton & Gentry

SUPPORTING SPONSORS

Brown & Company

John Clark [CLARK/ISENHOUR]

Once Upon a Child Susan and Bill Birdwell

Washington County Chamber of Commerce

Wendi Stratta,

SUSTAINER SPONSORS

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Thank You

Brazos Valley Gives for having a hand in making our community a better place!

Janie and Fain McDougal Fund, Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley

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We give where we live

We support Brazos Valley Giving & its mission to bring the region together by raising money & awareness for local nonprofits. Together we’ll make the Brazos Valley stronger & create a thriving community for all.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE MATTERS.

We proudly support Brazos Valley Gives!

Family Fund,

Foundation of the Brazos Valley

BRAZOS COUNTY

Today's culture is filled with SO much division. What is truly needed is a place where true dialogue can occur without shouting and name calling. RED-C Radio 88.5 FM does just that! People of ALL beliefs and viewpoints can come together on RED-C Radio to discuss today's events and topics from a positive perspective. The mission of RED-C Radio is to empower families in the spiritual formation of their members as they grow in holiness.

Aggieland Humane Society provides humane care and placement for homeless and abandoned animals, promotes the human-animal bond and promotes responsible pet ownership to enhance the quality of life for the people and animals in our community. Our vision is to be among the leaders of animal welfare in Texas utilizing the “no-kill” equation to move our community to be “no-kill.” Everyone at Aggieland Humane is truly passionate about caring for pets who are lost, abandoned, or in need.

inspire and encourage the next generation to pursue careers that require higher education, with particular focus on encouraging underrepresented minorities and/ or economically disadvantaged for pursuit of careers in the S.T.E.M fields and/or requiring advanced/ professional degrees (M.D., J.D., Ph.D, etc.).

Amber Alert Network-Brazos Valley

a cooperative effort between law enforcement agencies

the Brazos Valley, emergency management resources

local media regarding reports of abducted children.

BCCSAAA organization is formed to bring graduates of the Brazos County Citizen’s Sheriff’s Academy together to enhance the relations between the community and Brazos County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO). Make the Quality of Life better for the Sheriff, his deputies, detention officers, and staff.

Aggieland Pregnancy Outreach, Inc.

Aggieland Pregnancy Outreach is a Christian ministry that comes alongside women and men in unplanned pregnancies with handson help.

Aggieland Pregnancy Outreach, Inc. is a Christian non-profit organization founded in 1997 with a three-fold mission:

Support services/counseling for those in unplanned pregnancies

• Outreach and Education for teen parents: The Mama Club, Real Men, Parent Academy

• To provide support services to women experiencing unplanned pregnancies

Adoption Services

• To promote Christian parenting

Our heart is to ensure their babies are raised in loving, nurturing homes - never to suffer the harm of abuse or neglect.

• To promote adoption as a loving alternative

The Bryan-College Station Sister Cities International Association (“BCS Sister Cities”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to charitable and educational purposes. B-CS Sister Cities’ goal is to facilitate mutual cultural understanding, education, relationships and technical and economic development exchange.

B-CS Sister Cities works with both youth and adult exchanges with our International Sister Cities to achieve these goals.

BCS Together partners with the Church and community to tangibly support kids and families in the foster system while advocating to keep the biological family together.

The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Brazos Valley is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Brazos Valley’s vision is that all children achieve success in life.

Formed in 1999, The Bryan ISD Education Foundation was founded to foster continuous improvement of the Bryan ISD by providing financial support and other resources for district-wide programs aimed at improving student academic achievement. There is a strong correlation between the sense of community, the quality of life in Bryan and the quality of education in Bryan schools.

United Way Early Literacy Program

United Way of the Brazos Valley

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Brazos Valley, in association with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, is dedicated to helping youth of all backgrounds develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders of our community and nation. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Brazos Valley provides:

A safe place to learn and grow Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences Hope and opportunity

equipping,

educationfoundation.bryanisd.org

educating

impact the world

Brazos Civic Orchestra (BCO) is a community orchestra made up of musicians who have a passion for music, who enjoy making music together and the good company of other members, and who wish to share excellent music with our local community. We feel our lives and those our audiences are enhanced by being involved in the orchestra as the BCO provides a much-needed source of symphonic music in the Bryan/College Station area.

musicians from the greater Bryan-College Station area coming together to provide another source for symphonic music in our area.

the community together and finds solutions to change lives by advancing Education, Financial Stability and Health.

To promote literacy and well-being for all.

The Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program is part of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M System. We serve more than 600 active youth across Brazos County annually through hands-on learning experiences. Just to name a few, here is a list of our active 4-H projects in Brazos County. Our program would not be successful without the love and support from the community! We thank you for always supporting us!

Brazos County Crime Stoppers, Inc. is a non-profit, communitybased partnership formed by dedicated citizens public schools, law enforcement, and the media who work together toward a common goal: the prevention and reduction of crime in the community and at school, and the arrest and conviction of criminals and fugitives.

Brazos County Crime Stoppers (BCCS) is a non-profit community organization run by a volunteer citizen Board of Directors. We work with community, law enforcement and media to prevent and solve crime while offering anonymity and cash rewards for information that leads to an arrest and/or grand jury indictment.

is committed to the creation of radio broadcasting by and for a public of diverse cultures, ages, income levels, and backgrounds, under-served and under-represented by other area media. KEOS provides musical, cultural, and informational programming that celebrates and expresses the diversity of the community. It provides a voice for groups in the community that may otherwise go unheard, sustaining a forum for alternative points of view

local, national, and international

provide community based prenatal care and education to medically indigent, low-income residents of

reduce illness and death associated with prenatal and perinatal periods; to reduce the number of low birth weight infants and the rate of newborn mortality;

deliver services in a manner that promotes human dignity, respects cultural and individual differences,

preserves freedom of choice,

maintaining individual

The mission of the BVAPSVB, Inc. is to provide resources, advocacy & leadership on behalf of the abused neglected, or financially exploited seniors and adults over the age of 18 with disabilities in TX in conjunction with APS. Also, to develop, enhance & advance the public’s awareness & understanding of abuse, neglect & exploitation as it relates to adults 65 & older & person 18 years of age & older with a disability through increased community involvement, awareness, recognition & advocacy.

APS investigates abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults who are elderly or have disabilities and who live in the community. Any adult who has a disability or who is age 65 or older that is in a state of abuse, neglect, or exploitation may be eligible to receive adult protective services. Victims of abuse, neglect, or exploitation may get short-term help with shelter, home repairs, food, transportation, managing money, medical care, home healthcare services, and mental health services.

The African American National Heritage Society (dba) Brazos Valley African American Museum was built on the site of one of the original black schools in the Brazos Valley. It was the brain child of retired educator, Mrs. Mell Pruitt, and became officially recognized and functioning in 1999. The museum opened its doors on July 22, 2006.

mission of the African American National Heritage Society is to explore, develop, preserve and present the cultural history and heritage of African Americans.

Our is goal is to Build the Brazos.

families overcome the

of poverty in the Brazos Valley.

To promote the full inclusion

participation of individuals

disabilities in all aspects of community life.

together passionate singers of varying ages and musical backgrounds to perform, as well as to foster an appreciation for high quality choral arts in our community.

- Suicide Prevention &

Recovery

A Suicide-Free Brazos Valley

- Advocacy, Education, Outreach, Training, Skills development, Gate-keeper Certification, Suicide

Plan development, Support Groups, Annual

Lunch & Learn trainings

Student will increase in wisdom,

in favor with God

provide quality substance

prevention, intervention,

treatment services leading

improved health, wellness, and security in the Brazos Valley.

facilitate the peaceful resolution of conflicts by utilizing impartial third parties who apply mediation and other alternative dispute resolution techniques within Brazos and the surrounding counties.

A Regional Giving Day Initiative

BRAZOS VALLEY GIVES is an annual month-long giving event that culminates on the 3rd Tuesday of October with 18-hours of on-line giving that brings the region together on one day and as “one community” to raise critical funding and awareness for nonprofit organizations throughout the Brazos Valley.

AGRICULTURE,

YOUTH

TEXAS CULTURE!”

Vision Statement

Our vision is a hunger-free Brazos Valley.

Statement

Brazos Valley Food Bank unites our community to nourish our neighbors in need.

As the ONLY Natural History Museum in the area, we elevate, motivate, and inspire visitors by showcasing the best of Earth in Nature, Science & History. The Museum promotes science and natural and cultural history education, while encouraging responsible stewardship of all natural and cultural resources. The Museum provides educational programming (exhibits, camps, classes, lectures, outreach, tours, & special events) and safeguards artifacts and natural specimens for future generations.

Our mission is to improve the lives of families in our community by providing medical therapy to all in need of assistance in areas such as physical, occupational and speech therapy.

The Brazos Valley Symphony is a nonprofit performing arts organization with the mission to maintain a symphony of high artistic standards, and to promote the musical arts for cultural and education purposes in the Brazos Valley.

The mission of Brazos Valley Thin Blue Line Foundation is to aid Brazos Valley First Responders in need who have suffered a catastrophic illness, injury, or property disaster by providing expeditious financial assistance when traditional sources fail to meet their needs.

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.

is a student led organization

Command Team -- The

at unifying Texas A&M’s student body. Our goal is to connect students from all organizations, all academic colleges, and all corners of Texas A&M through a physically uniting effort.

long-term vision is to build and send out portable medical clinics around the world in honor of those who lost their lives in the collapse of the Aggie Bonfire, as it was a tradition that pursued these same Aggie Core

of BUILD is to unite the Texas A&M University student body through a physically demanding, large-scale service project each fall. Founded in 2012, BUILD is a student organization and nonprofit that converts 40-foot shipping containers into fully-functional, portable, modern medical clinics that are shipped domestically and internationally to communities in need.

of faith serving anyone in need by strengthening families and promoting respect for human dignity and life.

The mission of the Children’s Museum of the Brazos Valley is to provide a child-centered, hands-on, interactive environment for learning and discovery for children.

Coach Blair Charities was started by Texas A&M Women’s Basketball Head Coach Gary Blair in order to raise money for charities in the Bryan/College Station community and surrounding areas. In particular Coach Blair Charities works very closely with Special Olympics-Texas to provide extra funding for the local Brazos Valley Special Olympic Teams.

Mission is inspired by the Wesleyan tradition of Christian faith and wholeness. MRC is committed to faith-based, quality living for senior adults.

coachblaircharities.com

Different Day is a sanctuary for survivors of human trafficking. At Different Day we understand that every scar has a story. It is our belief that connection and love are among the most powerful forces in the universe to begin healing. We heal by ensuring access to safe and supportive housing. We work to empower through equine therapy, expressive arts, a life skills program, case management, and mentorship. Different Day strives to teach financial independence through our Justice Enterprises.

Because every person deserves a chance to be their best self, We build an inspired community, educate those around us, and create advocates for individuals with down syndrome.

Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the communities we serve, the Foundation partners with donors and nonprofit organizations by establishing charitable endowment funds that provide long-term support for community needs, nonprofit organizations, faith communities, civic efforts, scholarships and community grants.

Elizabeth House Maternity Home in Bryan/College Station provides expectant mothers and their children a safe, enriching and loving home. We are more than just a shelter. Our mothers receive emotional, physical, psychological and spiritual support so that they have the tools they need to move forward toward a better life for themselves and their children.

We envision a world where no child ever drowns. We are committed to education and public awareness of the dangers of childhood drowning in public and private pools.

Family Promise is an area wide faith based, non-profit ministry that supports families with children by providing shelter, meals and support services as they work towards selfsufficiency.

Five Fold Leaders

educates,

youth.

The mission of First Win is to help children who lack basic nutritional and health resources that are vital to achieve success in school and beyond. First Win will focus resources toward improving the child’s overall physical and mental health, fitness, nutrition, and general well-being.

Fork Friendly is a collaborative space to develop, translate, and promote nutrition education that supports a balanced and holistic life. We synthesize and simplify dietary recommendations into a customerfriendly language to promote purposeful food choices for a healthy lifestyle.

Friends of Chamber Music brings music from diverse periods and cultures, performed by world-class musicians, to the Brazos Valley. Through concerts and outreach programs at area schools, we strive to enhance the cultural life of the community. All our concerts are free and open to the community.

The Friends of the Bryan College Station Library System, a nonprofit organization founded in 1955 to promote the Public Library, encourages all citizens to use the many and varied services offered by the libraries.

The Friends programs heighten community awareness of the library’s resources. Friends’ gifts enrich the library collections. Friends’ development efforts builds long-term library support. The Friends provide funding and support to all three of the Bryan College Station libraries.

To create a destination playground for persons of all abilities to serve the College Station/Bryan and surrounding communities. The design of the playground is based on the promotion of physical and cognitive development in children through play. funforallplaygroundbcs.com

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Through programs from coast to coast, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their first best friends.

Goodfly conducts Fly-Fishing Workshops to reduce stress and anxiety. Our participants include veterans, law enforcement and fire protection personnel, health care workers, abuse survivors and the grieving.

“Cast Flies to Renew the Mind and Refresh the Spirit.”

Our Mission

To provide and expand access to free, high quality and comprehensive, primary and preventive health care for low income, medically uninsured individuals in the Brazos Valley.

The mission of The Hispanic Forum

Bryan/College Station is to unify the residents of our community, state and nation to address social, educational, political, economic, and cultural issues that impact Hispanics and every resident in our community.

Hope Mommies is a 501(c) 3 non-profit Christian organization whose sole purpose is to come alongside moms and families who have experienced infant loss, bringing comfort, encouragement, companionship, and hope as they continue to walk this side of eternity without their beloved son or daughter. Our vision is to help every family in the Brenham-College Station area who experiences infant loss find community, grief resources and ultimately the Hope of Christ that is our unfailing anchor.

Honoring God - Serving Others -

Every Pregnancy

Hospice Brazos Valley exists to care for people. Providing award winning hospice service opens opportunities to positively change lives and create meaningful memories to cherish for years to come. Our wish is for anyone who encounters us to be better for the experience. Time with patients and families is filled with hope, encouragement, celebration and service. Community support from you provides expert comfort and grief support to thousands of central Texas families.

Based on respect and dignity for all peopleJunction Five-O-Five is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for adults with disabilities by providing them with the opportunity to enter the workforce.

The Junior League of Bryan-College Station, Inc. is an organization of women whose Mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.

Our mission is to educate and engage Brazos County citizens to keep our community clean, green, and beautiful. Our focus areas are litter control, recycling, and beautification efforts. We believe that by educating both youths and adults, we can learn to embrace ways to make a difference every day. We also believe that volunteering opens the eyes of the participants to the reality of what it takes to clean up a roadside and beautify a property.

Lee Chapel UMC

Food Pantry – Bryan

“And God is able to provide you with every Blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work” 2 Corinthians 9:8

Long Way Home Adoptables

RESCUE. LOVE. REPEAT.

A Stand Bully Rescue strives to end canine neglect and build a bully-breed positive society through adoption programming and advocacy efforts.

is the mission of Brazos Valley Community Action Programs to assist in the empowerment of individuals, families and communities to reach their full economic, education, wellness, cultural and social potential through the use of community resources.

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Mending Hearts Grief Center is here to provide peer-to-peer support to those who are experiencing grief due to the loss of a loved one. We are here to uplift and walk alongside each other as we journey towards healing from the pain of the loss and learn how to live again without the

our loved one.

Long Way Home is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization saving animals regardless of age, health, or species. Some may be healthy pets in an over-capacity shelter, some may need serious veterinary care or rehabilitation, others may be animals that need a little more time to adjust. We get the animals healthy and adopt them out to loving forever homes.

Long Way Home is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization saving animals regardless of age, health, or species. Some may be healthy pets in an over-capacity shelter, some may need serious veterinary care or rehabilitation, others may be animals saved from medical experiments or being sold for meat slaughter overseas. They are rehabilitated and placed in loving forever homes. While we are an all breed rescue, we try to prioritize senior small breeds.

The mission of Methodist Children’s Home is to equip children, youth and families to flourish by offering hope through Christ-centered relationships, services and support.

Mobility Worldwide reflects the love of God by bringing the gi of mobility and dignity to those in developing countries who are unable to walk. Volunteers work in the Brazos Valley workshop to make mobility carts which are sent to countries that struggle to provide for their disabled. Mobility Worldwide helps li disabled people out of the dirt and give them the ability to participate in their communities.

PRESERVE, HONOR, EDUCATE. The Museum of the American G.I. is dedicated to preserving the equipment, uniforms, and stories of the American Serviceman and woman to honor all who have served our country and to educate the public about their sacrifice. We tell their stories of duty, honor, and selfless service so that we will never forget what it takes to live in a free nation.

NAMI-Brazos Valley is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people in the Brazos Valley with mental illness and their families through support, education, and advocacy.

National Charity League Aggieland – Margo’s Closet

The mission of National Charity League Aggieland’s philanthropy program is to partner with local non-profits and provide mother and daughter volunteer teams who support areas of local needs, such as disadvantaged children and youth, hunger and poverty, homelessness, and the elderly. Our newly created Margo’s Market project focuses on helping school aged children who are faced with hunger issues.

The North Bryan Community Center (NBCC) mission is to provide a multipurpose center that will help to effectively meet community needs and interests by providing a safe and secure environment for children after school and during the summer.

provide reliable transportation to people in need to get them on the road to self-sufficiency and to share with them the grace of God.

Our Terminal offers community, resources, and hope for individuals and families facing terminal illness. We do this through faith-based devotionals, free online resources, and through community partnerships. Our Terminal believes that each person’s story matters, and that no one should walk through a terminal

PEACOCK LEGACY OF HOPE EMPOWERS SINGLE MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN BY PROVIDING CHRISTIAN SUPPORT AND SHELTER, ENABLING A SELF-SUSTAINING HOPE-FILLED FUTURE.

Serves as the Brazos Valley’s advocate for breast health and cancer support by:

• Providing reliable, informative resources;

• Inspiring hope through individual and group support;

• Offering access to medical treatments for those with limited means.

Pink Alliance was established in 2007 by five local breast cancer survivors to assist those newly-diagnosed with breast cancer and to respond to the needs of the community regarding breast health and cancer awareness, detection and treatment.

979-229-1200 pinkalliance.org

Project Unity’s mission is to empower children, families, and individuals to reach their highest potential in communities where they live.

979-595-2900 projectunitytexas.org

The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas (RMHC CTX) is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and families. Guiding us in our mission are our core values:

• We lead with compassion

• We focus on the critical needs

children

We celebrate the diversity of our people and programs

We value our heritage

operate with accountability

Through immersion in God’s word and His ways and understanding of health and healing, we seek to bring women out of their emotional pain and leave them firmly planted in their royal roots where they can live in freedom through Christ.

royalrootsoffreedom.org

Our mission is to provide safety, healing, and justice for children victimized by abuse through professional assessment, counseling, and education in a compassionate and collaborative approach. 979-703-8813 scottyshouse.org

Search Dog Network’s mission is to train, certify, and deploy professional canine search teams to locate lost, missing, or deceased persons. Since 1997 Search Dog Network has assisted with over 180 searches. 979-676-1630 searchdogs.org

seniors in the Brazos

Region by providing them

essential items to improve their quality of life and foster their connection with the community.

The Sexual Assault Resource Center’s mission is to support survivors of sexual violence through advocacy, counseling, and crisis intervention and work to end sexual violence in the Brazos Valley.

La misión del Centro de Recursos para la Agresión Sexual es apoyar a los sobrevivientes de la violencia sexual a través de la defensa, el asesoramiento y la intervención en situaciones de crisis y el trabajo para poner fin a la violencia sexual en Brazos Valley.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Child bedlessness is a national problem, and as a national nonprofit with chapters spread across the country, SHP has provided the solution.

All children deserve a safe, comfortable place to lay their heads. In Brazos county and across the US, too many boys and girls go without a bed-or even a pillow-to sleep on. These children end up sleeping on couches, blankets, and even floors. This can affect their physical, mental, and emotional health.

We are an organization that builds and delivers beds to children in need of a bed and a safe place to sleep. Help us ensure “No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in our Town!”

That’s where Sleep in Heavenly Peace comes in. We’re a group of volunteers dedicated to building, assembling and delivering top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need.

shpbeds.org/chapter/tx-college-station

Still Creek’s mission is “Taking Children From Crisis To New Creation.” We seek to have a multi-generational impact by breaking the cycle of crisis and empowering them to make Biblical decisions, have healthy relationships, and reach their full potential.

We believe that with these 4 core values the possibilities are endless for our kids:

1. Share the Gospel continuously with our kids

2. Provide a safe home

Give a great education

Our mission is to rescue boys and girls from crisis environments and to restore their lives by placing them in a family-style home environment, and through our accredited boarding school, Bible-based counseling, TCAL athletics, fine arts, and our equestrian and agricultural programs. Instead of extending pity toward our children for their devastating past, we create an environment for them to be empowered by their story, yet without allowing them to be defined by their past wounds.

Instill a good worth ethic

We exist to rescue, restore, and release, and to put ourselves in the world of those we serve so that we might help revolutionize their lives. God has called us to dedicate our time and talent as a testimony of His transforming power to raise up, equip, and empower others to “Save Our Streets.”

S.O.S. Ministries is penetrating neighborhoods in Bryan/College Station and beyond through highimpact programs focused on spiritual and community transformation.

SOS Ministries began in 1993 to Rescue, Restore, and Release those from drug and gang infested environments where abuse, poverty, and violence are a way of life. We are a relationship ministry that invests in the daily lives of the ~600 people we serve, of which over 90% live in poverty. We pursue our purpose by serving the entire family, from child to grandparent, through weekly mentoring & discipleship programs, life skills training & education, & outreaches throughout at-risk neighborhoods.

979-775-5357 saveourstreetsministries.org

St. Joseph Catholic School

St. Vincent de Paul Society of Bryan/College Station

The Texas EMS Foundation supports the morale, welfare, and education needs of the Texas EMS professional. This is accomplished through scholarship programs, relief funding, and supporting additional wellness based programming.

St. Joseph Catholic School was established to provide a Christian Environment for students, staff and faculty alike that promotes both excellence in educational and spiritual faith formation.

We strive to develop disciples for the 21st century by forming the whole student-mind, body and spirit-in a Catholic environment committed to a culture of belonging.

It is also our intention to challenge the students to work to the best of their abilities and to live as Christian examples of faith to one another and to the extended community. 979.324.0558 stjosephschoolbcs.org

The Texas Ramp Project’s mission is to provide free wheelchair ramps to low-income recipients with disabilities identified by local health care providers. The ramps are built exclusively with all-volunteer crews following ADA guidelines. The ramps are built without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, age or gender. Our vision is that no one in Texas should go without a ramp because they cannot afford it.

Serving our fellow man, one person at a time.

We’re commi ed to answering the call to serve our community, specifically those who are less fortunate, staying mindful to the vocation of our Patron Saint Vincent de Paul.

The St. Vincent de Paul Society BCS is a Catholic lay organization of dedicated women and men, an outreach arm of our 5 Catholic Churches.

We serve our community and our neighbors in need without discrimination. Join us!

We provide clothing, shoes, and household goods with dignity and the love of Christ to those in need. Thri store shoppers who love bargains and treasures help us help others when they shop with us!

svdp-bcs.org

For over 50 years The Arts Council has served the community with one driving mission: to make the arts accessible to all residents and visitors of the Brazos Valley through funding, promotion, advocacy, professional development and partnership building programs.

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BEE Community exists to provide meaningful work and a place of belonging for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Brazos Valley.

BEE Community is a postsecondary vocational program that provides a place of belonging, meaningful work, and lifelong learning for adults with special needs who create quality handmade products that are sold to the community.

REACH Imperative is to strengthen the fabric of the community by engaging university and community partners to eliminate social and financial inequities in college towns and beyond.

mission is to build relationships

the community by providing

sharing the hope in Christ, and recognizing the inherent value of every person.

Families and Changing Lives” is our mission. By building relationships within the community by providing food, sharing the hope in Christ, and recognizing the inherent value of every person, we truly wish to bridge the gap within our community. It is our passion to provide assistance to our fellow community members without shame, guilt or remorse. We want to give more than just food to those in need, we want to affirm, encourage, and love everyone who walks through our door.

perpetuate the work of its namesakes by promoting, supporting and coordinating between their legacy organizations; principally the George Bush School of Government and Public Service, the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, and Points of Light.

The mission of The Nest is to be a safe place to begin your journey of restoration. God’s word says in Psalms 91:1, “He shall cover you with his feathers and under his wings you shall take refuge. His truth shall be your shield and buckler.”

Build Hope.

Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.

message is based on the bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs without discrimination.

Theatre Company of Bryan - College Station is dedicated to changing lives in our community with the magic of live theatre. We provide professional quality productions at an affordable price while creating a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment for all.

Our primary focus is providing housing solutions for people who have experienced homelessness in the Bryan/College Station/Hearne area and people who have not experienced homelessness, but want to live and serve as part of this intentional community.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier/ Never Forget Garden Veterans Memorial will be a special place for remembrance of all missing and unknown soldiers, from the Revolutionary War to the present, who made the ultimate sacrifice, giving not only their lives but also their identities to protect our American freedoms.

Mission is to guide generations of courageous young men to honor God, lead with integrity, serve others, and experience outdoor adventure.

Twin City Mission will accomplish its Vision of a community in which all individuals and families have opportunity for hope, acceptance, and stability, in a safe and caring environment, through programs addressing: homelessness; violence and abuse; family conflict; youth in crisis; life skills deficiencies; and poverty. We are guided by our Core Values: Compassion; Respect; Integrity; Transparency; and Empowerment.

Unbound BCS activates local communities to fight human trafficking through prevention & awareness, professional training, and survivor advocacy.

Way of the Brazos Valley brings the community together and finds solutions to change lives by advancing Education, Financial Stability and Health.-

The Visual Art Society of BryanCollege Station is a 50 year old allvolunteer non-profit organization dedicated to providing opportunities for local artists of all ages and skill levels to explore, develop and market their creations. Through events and educational programming, VAS strives to foster the appreciation of visual art and aspires to raise awareness about the relevance and intrinsic value of the visual arts in our community and provide annual scholarships for art students.

Voices for Children’s mission is to improve the lives of children in foster care through powerful volunteer advocacy until each child is placed in a safe and permanent home.

Raising funds for non-profits who help homeless, unwanted, and neglected animals as well as organizations who support the human/animal bond! Educating children and the community about humane treatment of animals and people. Developing Aggies who serve in our Internship Program. Supporting Humane Animal Legislation.

Wildwood Secondary, our mission is to provide a learner-centered middle school education grounded in real-world experiences that honors the capacity of adolescents to take ownership of their education and engage as citizens of the world. Wildwood Secondary prepares students to be successful in high-school, college and beyond by inspiring the joyful discovery of self and a passion for learning and independent thinking.

Are, Inc.

to create

and resources for women

children to encounter God,

with one another, and to be equipped and empowered to advance God’s Kingdom in their own

of influence and impact

generations.

seek to bring continual positive change by building strong relationships with kids, encouraging them to meet their full potential both at home and in the community. This impacts the families of the Brazos Valley in a positive ways. While we are watching the moral decline of teens across the nation, we are encouraged to see the profound change of teens in our area through our ministry. Our ultimate mission is to earn the right to share Jesus Christ with teenagers throughout the community.

Boys & Girls

association

Brazos Valley,

Boys & Girls Clubs of

dedicated to helping youth of all backgrounds develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders of our community and nation.

& Girls Clubs of the Brazos Valley

safe place to learn and grow

relationships with caring, adult

programs and character

Burleson County

Heritage Museum

Burleson County Czech Heritage

to preserve the stories

history of the Czech immigrants

settled in the Burleson

area as well as aiding in the continuation of Czech traditions,

food, music, and culture.

operates as the booster club for the local 4H Shooting Sports Club, Youth Shooting Sports, and in support of Caldwell P.D. and Burleson County law enforcement. This shooting facility will enhance the best trained, most precise, safety-conscious law enforcement and youth competition shooters in our community.

The Foundation is an IRS approved 501 (c) 3 as of November 15, 2017. The purpose of the foundation is to raise awareness of the need and secure funding to improve the classroom opportunities in Caldwell ISD. Most of the funds will be distributed to Teacher grants beginning in the fall of 2018. This ensures that the funds raised go directly back to the classroom.

At First Baptist School of Caldwell our mission is to train, equip, and educate our students to impact the world for Christ. Proverbs 22:6

Friends of Caldwell Main Street

The Friends of Caldwell Main Street are raising money to support projects in economic development and historic preservation in downtown Caldwell. We contribute to Main Street projects adopted by the City Council, including Champagne Chocolate Cake Walk; 2021 Summer Concert Series (free dances in June, July, and August in Downtown Caldwell); replanting and refreshing downtown planter boxes to enhance downtown appearances; replacing downtown electrical lighting with a ractive white lights; and a mural program to help bring visitors to our downtown.

Haven Animal Rescue of Texas

We are a non-profit organization formed to prevent cruelty to animals by rescuing abandoned or homeless animals and subsidizing spaying and neutering as well as further vetting to care for and prevent animal cruelty.

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Impact Burleson County

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In God’s Hands

HORNETS HELPING HORNETS

mission is to provide children the basic needs as it arises but especially focusing on Christmas to make sure a smile happens for them that holiday morning facebook.com/ HornetsHelpingHornets/

Our mission is to help people in Burleson County who are seeking help with recovery from hurts, habits, hang-ups. We also offer assistance with any basic need which prevents them from enjoying the life God intended for them. Our goal is to help anyone who needs a hand up, not a handout. God is our ally and leader in this ministry.

mission is to distribute groceries

Burleson and surrounding counties.

Project SNIP of Burleson County aims to foster responsible pet ownership for Burleson County residents by offering a spay/neuter voucher program, pet education, and wellness clinics. We believe that pets are our best friends and deserve humane treatment, which includes reducing overpopulation.

Snook Volunteer Fire Department

strive to provide services to our community with honor and integrity. Snook Volunteer Fire Department serves the communities of Snook, Tunis, and Clay, Texas. Snook VFD also supports surrounding Fire Departments with mutual aid when needed.

mission of the Somerville I.S.D. Education Foundation (SEF)

to raise and distribute funds to enhance the educational experience of all Somerville ISD students by providing scholarships and financial support

educational grants to supplement district-wide programs and activities.

GRIMES COUNTY 8 NONPROFITS

mission of the Arlene Campbell

of Navasota

by local Christian churches and our Board of Directors select by local pastors, through its volunteers, provides food and clothing to individuals and families in the Grimes County area who are in need.

fund municipal projects

the quality of life and services that benefit the citizens of

City of Navasota.

provide tangible, financial and emotional support as we walk with families through the trauma of child loss from the initial loss through aftercare regardless of the age of the child.

to provide medical supplies for hospitals

Foundation

Kyiv, Ukraine and to help facilitate physician training and research

U.S. and Ukrainian

County Animal Rescue is a

non-profit organization that is building an animal shelter that can be a safe haven for the abused and neglected animals in Grimes County.

The Navasota George Washington Carver Alumni Association

The Navasota-George Washington Carver High Alumni Association (NGWCAA) is a non-profit Organization whose purpose is to promote the development of members of the community in a way that enriches lives and that leads to the development of the whole person. It also exists to further a lasting friendship among all ex-students and friends of the former George Washington Carver High School. This purpose is achieved through continued reunions, community outreach, and afterschool programs.

The mission of the Navasota ISD Education Foundation is to generate and distribute resources to the Navasota Independent School District to enrich, maintain, and expand programs needed to meet the District’s stated mission of excellence

education.

The mission of the Centerville ISD Educational Foundation (CEF) is to raise and distribute funds to enhance the educational experience of all Centerville ISD students by providing scholarships and financial support to supplement district-wide programs and activities.

ROBERTSON COUNTY

Two Rivers Heritage Foundation endeavors to learn, teach, conserve, and celebrate the natural and cultural heritage of Texas, particularly that area located between the Brazos River and the Navasota River in Grimes County; and to ultimately establish a repository for preservation of historical documents and artifacts which created and influenced Navasota and its surrounding region to be made available for research, study, education, and the enlightenment and gratification of all people.

LEON COUNTY 1 NONPROFIT

NONPROFITS

Early access to books can pave a path out of poverty, yet most low-income children don’t have a single book at home. But we’re changing that. Books from Birth strives to narrow the opportunity and achievement gaps for underprivileged children in the Brazos Valley by making sure children have high-quality books at home, thereby laying foundations for a lifetime of literacy and academic success.

The CPS Board of Robertson County is a group of people who volunteer their time for the well-being of children in the care of the Child Protective Service in Robertson County. Our group raises money through out the year in order to provide for children that may be removed from their home by CPS.

WASHINGTON

NONPROFITS

The Blinn College Foundation is organized for the sole purpose of providing support for programs and activities which enhance the quality of education for Blinn College students and expand the educational opportunities for our entire community. While raising funds is an important function, the Blinn College Foundation also seeks to heighten community awareness of the mission and accomplishments of the College and to promote excellence in education.

To inspire all of Washington County

people, especially those

need us most, to reach their

potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

The Brenham Children’s Chorus provides choral music education and performance opportunities for children and youth regardless of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, or economic status. Consistent with the mission of the Board of Trustees, no interested singer is denied participation due to a lack of finances and tuition resources are available.

are a helping hand in the Growth

Education”

mission is to: -generate and distribute resources to Brenham public schools

& expand programs needed to meet the District’s station mission of excellence

Brenham Next is a non-profit organization that exists to equip and empower the next generation of Brenham youth with knowledge and spiritual tools. As a community serving Christ, we hope to witness a new community of Biblical leaders.

Brenham Pet Adoption Center

To help companion animals in need through sheltering, education, spay/ neuter, and community outreach.

protect the citizens of Brenham through enforcement of city ordinances and state laws pertaining to animals.

reunite lost or homeless animals with their families or find new homes when necessary.

The mission of the Burton Educational Foundation is to generate and distribute resources to Burton ISD to enrich and expand programs needed to meet the District’s stated mission of providing the highest quality education possible.

MISSION & Help Center was founded to assist the poor in crisis. A former homeless man who had found help, resulting in a changed life, approached the local Ministerial Association with his vision and in 1985 the faith based, non-profit organization was created. It functions as a clearinghouse for local churches and provides direct assistance to those in need. Today, “making His mission our mission” is the foundation principle for the services provided.

CASA for Kids of South Central Texas

for the best interests

abused and neglected children in court through the training and support of community volunteers.

Blessing exists to provide help and hope to people of all abilities through Christ-centered camp experiences. We are an award-winning Christian summer camp ministry designed for children and adults with special needs (physical/developmental/intellectual disabilities) to experience a week-long residential, barrier-free camp. We surround them with love, acceptance, and fun.

“Citadel Christian equips students for life by providing an exceptional education with a biblical worldview in a supportive, loving atmosphere.”

We provide instruction and discipline intended to enlighten the understanding, develop character, form the habits, and prepare the student for useful service in their community and in the cause of Christ. Our vision is to inspire students to learn and make a difference in the world for Christ!

partnership with parents, First Baptist Church School seeks to LOVE unconditionally, EXCEL academically, LIVE biblically, LEAD fearlessly to impact our community and world for Jesus Christ.

care for orphans domestically and abroad through prayer, adoption advocacy, missions, and Forever Families support. It is our desire that every child know Jesus and experience the love of a forever

We are a community of widows

hope and healing in Christ, encouraging one another in the journey and seeking God’s purpose for our lives in this season.

The mission of Legacy Christian School is to partner with Christian parents in providing a familycentered, biblically integrated, college/career-worthy education to prepare students to go into the world as disciples of Christ.

Make-A-Wish® creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Miracle Farm provides an environment for Christ to forge young men of integrity who are firmly connected to the sense of security, acceptance, and significance that comes from an identity in Christ.

“Educating and Nurturing the WHOLE Child through the Love of Christ” -St. Paul’s Christian Day School in Brenham focuses on the whole child. Nurturing the spiritual, emotional, social, intellectual, and physical growth of children leads each child to develop to his/her fullest potential. A solid partnership between home, school, and church and working together as a team in the Spirt of Jesus Christ, results in the success of the children.

Special Thanks

The Volunteer Services Council for Brenham State School is the only non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to working with families, staff and the community to enrich the lives of the residents of Brenham State Supported Living Center by providing fiscal and human resources beyond that which is provided by the state.

Our mission is to involve, enrich, and empower senior citizens in our community.

We give quality and dignity to the lives of senior citizens by promoting healthy habits and independent living. We give relief from the huge and growing costs of medical and nursing home expenses by making it easier for seniors to remain in their homes as long as possible.

Washington on the Brazos Historical Foundation, a nonprofi t organization, exists to help preserve the rich history of the heroic actions taken by our forefathers at Washington on the Brazos with the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence from Mexico, on March 2, 1836. The Foundation generates support to facilitate programs, celebrations, and education at Washington on the Brazos State Historic Site, Star of the Republic Museum, Barrington Plantation Historic Site and Fanthorp Inn.