Jun 23, 2025
As we near another anniversary of our “American Experiment”, I’m reminded of the many freedoms we enjoy as U.S. Citizens contained in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. You only have to catch a little bit of news to recognize that not everyone around the...
Jun 2, 2025
When I received my Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy designation from the American College of Financial Services I was awarded a nice certificate to frame and hang in my office and a gold lapel pin. The pin did not boldly proclaim “CAP” or “The American College”, it...
May 8, 2025
My youngest child is graduating from high school this year, so I am particularly mindful of all the students receiving scholarships from East Texas Communities Foundation this Spring. Members of our staff, myself included, are privileged to attend awards ceremonies at...
Apr 21, 2025
Easter is the central event for the hope held by Christians around the world. The long weekend forever marks the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. His sacrifice gives all of His believers hope in an eternal future without suffering, without death and without...
Feb 17, 2025
I recently had the opportunity to visit with the new CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Smith County, Robert Manley. Habitat has a permanent endowment fund at ETCF known as the Jack Wilson Legacy Endowment Fund. It is a regular occurrence for me to meet with new local...
Jan 27, 2025
East Texas Communities Foundation awarded more than $19.9 million in grants to over 800 different nonprofit organizations in 2024. “ETCF is honored to connect generosity with need,” said Kyle Penney, President of East Texas Communities Foundation. “Thanks to the...
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