July 8, 2024

57 nonprofits receive funding to support working families

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Texas Mutual has selected 57 Texas nonprofits to receive a combined $4 million in grants for their dedication to helping working families get the support and health care they need. Nonprofit organizations were invited to apply for a generational learning grant between April 15 and May 24. After an extensive review process, we selected our grant partners for their efforts in:

  • Improving the health and wellness of Texas workers and their families by providing access to quality care and health education
  • Strengthening the early childhood education system by ensuring child care providers have the resources needed to deliver access to affordable, quality education for Texas families
  • Providing holistic wraparound support for clients in addition to case management to ensure families have the resources they need to seize opportunities

See the full list of recipients below:

Central Texas

  • Andy Roddick Foundation (Austin)
  • Austin Achieve Public Schools
  • Candlelight Ranch (Travis County)
  • Central Texas 4C, Inc.
  • Communities in Schools of Central Texas
  • Farmshare Austin
  • HAAM (Austin)
  • Methodist Children’s Home (Waco)
  • Open Door Preschools (Austin)
  • Saint Louise House (Austin)
  • Seedling

East Texas

  • Bethesda Health Clinic
  • Goodwill Industries of East Texas, Inc.

North Texas

  • Bonton Farms (Dallas)
  • Cancer Care Services (Fort Worth)
  • Child Care Associates (Fort Worth)
  • Child Care Partners
  • Citizens EMS (Clyde)
  • Clayton Youth Enrichment (Fort Worth)
  • For Oak Cliff
  • KERA (DFW)
  • Mansfield Mission Center
  • Sharing Life (Mesquite)
  • The Family Place (Dallas)
  • The Samaritan Inn (McKinney)

South Texas

  • Arthur Nagel Community Clinic, Inc. (Bandera)
  • Community Action Corporation of South Texas
  • Community Health Development, Inc.
  • Mission of Mercy, Inc. (Corpus Christi)
  • New Braunfels Christian Ministries
  • Respite Care of San Antonio, Inc.
  • San Antonio Food Bank
  • United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County
  • United Way of the Crossroads (Victoria)
  • Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA)
  • Workforce Solutions Alamo (San Antonio)

Southeast Texas

  • BakerRipley (Houston)
  • Boys and Girls Club of Brazoria County
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston
  • Casa de Esperanza (Houston)
  • Child Advocates of Fort Bend
  • FACES Autism (Cypress)
  • Family Services of Southeast Texas, Inc.
  • Houston Area Women’s Center
  • Nehemiah Center Houston
  • West Houston Assistance Ministries (WHAM)

Statewide

  • Unbound Now
  • Upbring

West Texas

  • Buckner Children and Family Services
  • Communities In Schools of the South Plains
  • Early Learning Centers of Lubbock, Inc.
  • Family Service of El Paso
  • Martha's Home, Inc. (Amarillo)
  • Midland Children's Rehabilitation Center
  • Panhandle Community Services
  • PdN Children's Development Center
  • Permian Basin Rehabilitation Center

To evaluate grant applications, Texas Mutual trained over 78 employee volunteers to review applications based on several criteria, including evaluating each of the organizations for their work in the generational learning space and alignment with our commitment to build a stronger, safer Texas. Throughout our review, the community affairs team worked to ensure that our funding was distributed throughout the state and supported underserved communities.

Workforce development and safety training grants

Through our second Request for Proposal (RFP) initiative this year, Texas Mutual will distribute an additional $4 million to Texas nonprofit organizations that are supporting the state’s workforce. Applications will open at 8 a.m. CDT on Monday, August 19, and will close at 11:59 p.m. CDT on Friday, September 27.

For this grant cycle, we’re looking for organizations focused on:

  • Training the current and future skilled workforce in safe work practices, especially in industries or occupations at higher risk for workplace accidents
  • Creating strong pathways for in-demand, middle-skill jobs
  • Upskilling and reskilling adult learners using earn-and-learn initiatives

Learn more about these RFP initiatives and read the full press release (PDF 118KB).

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