Blog Posts

I sound like a broken record when I observe that fall is a very busy fundraising season in East Texas. You can imagine that the mail here at East Texas Communities Foundation is filled with a steady stream of invitations to...

It is fall in East Texas and the weekdays, weeknights and weekends are filled with nonprofit luncheons, dinners and receptions. These events are meant to rally existing supporters, introduce new supporters to the work of the nonprofits, and raise critical annual...

Heavy morning traffic is a reminder that school is back in session for the fall. It is awesome to try to comprehend the learning that takes place at all of our amazing educational institutions each day. From preschoolers learning to explore and interact with their...

For the past several years, as a part of the 18-hour online giving event known as East Texas Giving Day, donors have had a chance to not only provide financial support for area nonprofits, they have also been able to pledge to...

On July 1, 2024, East Texas Communities Foundation reached another milestone, completing 35 years of service to the communities of our region. When the organization began operations in July 1989, the name and focus was different than what it is today. The organization...

Independence Day reminds me of many of the freedoms we enjoy in this country. One of those freedoms that has been on my mind recently is the freedom of speech. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution reads, “Congress shall make no law… abridging the freedom of...

It is graduation season, and happy students and proud parents are lining up at East Texas area auditoriums, gyms, and stadiums to celebrate educational milestones. Thousands of students around our region will graduate from high schools and colleges to begin the next...

The first part of the year is a great time to reflect on where you stand personally, professionally, and financially. How did last year go? Are you where you thought you would be at this point in your life? Is your family in a good place concerning their life choices?...

East Texas Communities Foundation is currently accepting applications from East Texas students for 97 scholarships to be awarded for the 2024-2025 academic year. The deadline for submission of the online application is March 1, 2024. Detailed eligibility criteria and...

In the flurry of holiday activities including end-of-year work responsibilities, travel and preparing for company; making last-minute charitable gifts can seem rushed and disorganized. At the very least, it can seem less peaceful and fulfilling than a Norman Rockwell...