November 2023

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

INDEX Alzheimer’s Alliance Tri-State Area ......................................... 25 CASA for Children and Texarkana Children’s Advocacy Center ..................................................... 26 East Texas Communities Foundation ..................................... 27 Literacy Council of Bowie and Miller Counties ................... 28 Pathway Resource Center . ....................................................... 29 Pleasant Grove ISD Education Foundation .......................... 30 Texarkana ISD Education Foundation .................................... 31 UAHT Foundation ....................................................................... 32 Washington Community Development Center ................... 33 Caddo Area Council: Boy Scouts of America ....................... 34 Goodwill Industries of Northeast Texas, Inc. ....................... 34 HandsOn Texarkana ................................................................... 35 Harvest Regional Food Bank .................................................... 35 Just Love & Kindness ................................................................. 36 Opportunities, Inc. ..................................................................... 36 Randy Sams Outreach Shelter ................................................. 37 Runnin’ WJ Ranch ....................................................................... 37 Temple Memorial Pediatric Center ......................................... 38 Texarkana Public Library Foundation ..................................... 38 Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council .................. 39 United Way of Greater Texarkana .......................................... 39

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Every nonprofit has unique needs. Find one you connect with whose mission aligns with yours. Determine how you, your family, or your company can help that organization succeed. There are many ways to give that are listed in this guide. You can give regularly or one-time. Every donation helps make an impact for the organization. MISSION Study this information so you can learn and understand the work the nonprofit does and the impact they make. The mission is the foundation of the organization. FUNDRAISERS & EVENTS This is a great way to interact while raising money! VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES If you have time to give back to the community then take time to serve. Many organizations need volunteers like you to help complete their missions. BOARD OF DIRECTORS These individuals give so much to the organizations they serve. They are giving their time, energy, and financial support to their nonprofits. Make sure to take time to thank them for the work they do. They are also a great source for personalized insight on how you can make a difference in their organization.