On Tuesday, December 6, 2016, the Slaton Area Endowment will be awarding over $7,500.00 in grants to 10 nonprofit agencies at the Neon Park (Texas Ave, Slaton Texas) at 2:00 p.m.
Those receiving funding includes:
- Cathelene Thomas Elementary School: Reading A-Z Program in partnership with Stephen F. Austin Primary
- Cathelene Thomas Elementary School: Reading Counts
- City of Slaton-Emergency Services: Santa Red & Blue
- First United Methodist Church Slaton: Weekend Snack Sack Program
- Slaton City Library: The Literacy Café
- Slaton Railroad Heritage Association: Denver Caboose
- Slaton ISD-SELCO SSA: Aprons/Chef Hats/Etiquette Books/Visual Recipe Books
- Slaton Senior Citizens Center: Trays for Meals on Wheels
- Slaton Volunteer Fire Department: SCBA Face Piece
- St. Joseph Catholic School: Learning Centers & Sensory Tubs
“We exist to provide support and resources to the Slaton community in order for it to continue thriving, and feel the Slaton Area Endowment (SAE) is a great way to do it The money raised by our local endowment stays right here in Slaton,” said Mark Meurer, Advisory Board member Slaton Area Endowment and board member of the Community Foundation of West Texas.
The Slaton Area Endowment was established in 2012 to create stability and sustainability for this community as economic and demographic landscapes continue to change. As an affiliate of the Community Foundation of West Texas the SAE provides a vehicle for building permanent charitable endowments for the benefit of the Slaton community. Grants are awarded from funds based on the interest of the donor or through an open competitive process that is responsible to the changing needs of the Slaton area.
(News release from the Slaton Area Endowment)
