Post-Garza County Endowment

Thank you for your support! Our total raised for Giving Tuesday is currently over $12,500. Because of your generosity, the Endowment can assist nonprofit organizations doing crucial work in Garza County. What's raised in Garza County stays in Garza County.

💙❤💙 Today is GIVING TUESDAY! 💙❤💙
Help us support local nonprofits by donating today! Every contribution counts. Click the link below to make a difference: https://tinyurl.com/PGCEGT23.

Would you rather donate for Giving Tuesday using a check instead of online? Take a look at the graphic below! Simply write your check to Giving Tuesday WTX, and remember to add 'Post-Garza County Endowment' on the memo line. You can drop off your check at the Community Foundation of West Texas office or send it in by mail before November 28.

Thank you to the men and women who have and continue to serve our country. Today we honor you!

donations are now open! There are three ways you can give:
1. Online - Give with a card by visiting https://tinyurl.com/pgcegtwtx23.
2. Check - Make checks to Giving Tuesday WTX with "Post-Garza County Endowment" on the memo line and mail them to the Community Foundation of West Texas office.
3. Cash - Please drop off or mail cash donations by the CFWT office before 5 PM on November 28th with "Post-Garza County Endowment" written inside the envelope.

donations are open! Post-Garza County Endowment is once again participating this year, and we're counting on your support to help us reach our goal. Join us in making a difference in our community by contributing online through the following link: www.postgarzacountyendowment.org.
What's raised in Garza County stays in Garza County!

🎃 Happy Halloween, everyone! 👻 May your day be filled with spooky fun, sweet treats, and a whole lot of BOO-tiful memories! 🍬

Save the date! Donations for Giving Tuesday WTX kick off on November 1st and wrap up on Giving Tuesday, November 28th, at 11:59 PM. In 2022, we raised over $19,500, and this year, we aim to exceed that goal, all in support of Garza County nonprofit organizations. Stay tuned for more information on how you can donate next week!

The Post-Garza County Endowment is thrilled to grant more than $26,000 to seven outstanding nonprofits dedicated to serving the Garza County region as part of our 2023 grants program. To discover more about the Post-Garza Area Endowment, please explore postgarzacountyendowment.org/about!

Happy World Gratitude Day! 🌍💙

Today, we're counting our blessings and expressing our gratitude for the amazing community we get to serve. 🙏

Curious about what we do and our mission? Click the link below to learn more about the Post-Garza County Endowment:
postgarzacountyendowment.org/about.

Remembering the lives lost on 9/11 and honoring the heroes who showed unwavering courage. We will never forget.

The Post-Garza County Endowment is an instrument for philanthropy. Donors do not so much give TO the Post-Garza County Endowment as THROUGH it. The Endowment provides opportunities for donors to achieve their varied philanthropic goals, invest contributed funds prudently, and serves as a responsible steward for the charitable gifts of individuals, families and organizations. As of the end of 2022, 149 grants have been created and over $312,530 has been granted to nonprofit organizations that are addressing important needs in the Post-Garza area. Visit postgarzacountyendowment.org/about to learn how you can create a lasting legacy in your community.

The Post-Garza County Endowment provides diverse fund options to support our community. Check out the graphic below to explore all PGCE fund types and learn how you can make a difference!

Visit www.postgarzacountyendowment.org/opportunities-for-donors for more details on donor opportunities and ways to contribute.

Lee Norman has been an advisor on the Post-Garza County Endowment board since its inception in 2010. Now as an advisory board member, this is what he wishes people knew about the Endowment:

There is still time to apply! Mini-Grants for Teachers provides small grants to elementary and secondary school teachers to enable them to enhance their class curriculum and make learning memorable for students. With these grant funds, teachers can purchase enriching teaching materials not provided in school budgets. Use the link below to complete the application before the June 15th deadline:
postgarzacountyendowment.org/grants-and-scholarships.

***Reminder***
The deadline for the Post-Garza County Endowment grants is this Thursday!

The Endowment restricts its support to organizations in Post and Garza County that are a 501(c)(3) or the government equivalent. Fill out the online application, through the following link, before the June 1 deadline for funding consideration: postgarzacountyendowment.org/grants-and-scholarships.

Thank you to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Let us remember those who courageously gave their lives.

The Mini-Grants for Teachers application is now open! Mini-Grants for Teachers provides small grants to elementary and secondary school teachers to enable them to enhance their class curriculum and make learning memorable for students. With these grant funds, teachers can purchase enriching teaching materials not provided in school budgets. Apply before the June 15th deadline using the following link:
postgarzacountyendowment.org/grants-and-scholarships

There is still time to apply for the Post-Garza County Endowment grants! The Endowment restricts its support to organizations in Post and Garza County that are a 501(c)(3) or the government equivalent. Fill out the online application, through the following link, before the June 1 deadline for funding consideration: postgarzacountyendowment.org/grants-and-scholarships.

Applications are now open for the Post-Garza County Endowment grants. The Endowment restricts its support to organizations in Post and Garza County that are a 501(c)(3) or the government equivalent. Fill out the online application, through the following link, before the June 1 deadline for funding consideration: postgarzacountyendowment.org/grants-and-scholarships.

This scholarship was established by Shari’s family to continue her years of supporting the education of students in the Post Independent School District . She taught 4th grade in Post and was always focused on having her students ready to move up to higher grades especially by knowing their multiplication facts!

Eligibility:
- Student must be a graduating senior of Post High School.
- Have plans for a post-secondary education, but not necessarily in a 4-year college.
- Student must have a record of participation in community service, UIL programs, and/or athletics.

Apply before the April 15 deadline through the following link: https://www.grantrequest.com/SID_6007?SA=SNA&FID=35060

What is an affiliate? What is the Post-Garza County Endowment? What is planned giving? Find the answers to these Post-Garza County Endowment FAQs and more on the page provided here:
postgarzacountyendowment.org/faqs

Your planned gift to Post-Garza County Endowment, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of West Texas, will have meaning and impact for years to come. We honor those who have made a lasting commitment by including charitable gifts to the Foundation in their estate plans through the Legacy Society.

To learn more about the Legacy Society and create an enduring impact on the causes you care about, visit postgarzacountyendowment.org/opportunities-for-donors or call Michelle Tosi-Stephens at 806-762-8061.

Thank you to all who came out to our "Grants 101 Workshop" last week! The grant application is now open and will close on June 1. Click the following link to apply today: https://tinyurl.com/pgceapply

Join us on Thursday, February 23rd, for a FREE grants workshop. We invite 501c(3) organizations in or primarily serving Post and Garza County residents to attend. The evening will consist of a review of the grant application process, the documents required to apply for a grant, and a light meal. If you plan to attend, RSVP to Michelle by calling 806-762-8061 before February 20th. We hope to see you there!

The Post-Garza County Endowment makes philanthropy and its benefits available to everyone. This belief is at the core of who we are. Whatever your gift, there is a place for you at the Post-Garza County Endowment. Learn more by clicking here: postgarzacountyendowment.org/opportunities-for-donors.

As you start planning for 2023, keep these timely opportunities for giving through the Post-Garza County Endowment in mind. Click the following link to read more about fund types and who benefits: postgarzacountyendowment.org/opportunities-for-donors.

The Post-Garza County Endowment granted $33,338 to local nonprofit organizations in 2022. Visit our website to learn more about the Endowment and funding opportunities: postgarzacountyendowment.org/.

2022 has been another fantastic year for the Endowment, and we look forward to what 2023 will bring! See Board Chair Mike Travis's end-of-year statement below.
postgarzacountyendowment.org.