Celebrating Valentine's Day

Feb 14, 2020

Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate and give love. It could be love for a significant other. For a friend. For your family. Or, for a charitable cause you hold dear.

We can provide ways for you to honor the cause you love, whether it be via donation to a CFA fund that makes grants to nonprofits, establishing your own fund to support your charitable interests, or letting us connect you to a charity that aligns with your passions.

Here are some of the funds you can make an online donation of any amount to support:

• Abilene Fund for the Arts - This fund makes grants to support local arts programs.
   
• Pat Meleen Vaughn Fund for the Humane Treatment of Animals - Grants from this fund go to local nonprofits treating animals.
   
• Abilene Fund for Helping Others - This fund makes grants to organizations in human services and was established with the belief that reaching out to neighbors in need is a core value of our community.
   
• Women's Fund for Health and Empowerment - Grants from this fund go to nonprofit programs that provide health care, education and other types of support for women and girls in our community.
   
• Future Fund - This membership-based fund makes grants to nonprofits serving local children and youth.
   
• Become a Friend of the Community Foundation - It's just $200 to become a Friend, which supports our general operations.
   
• Texas Veterans Cemetery Vietnam Memorial Project - This fund supports the creation and placement of a Vietnam Era Veterans Memorial Monument to be placed at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene.
   
• Greater Abilene Ministers Alliance (GAMA) Scholarship - This college scholarship is for local graduating seniors who represent a demographic minority. Supporting this scholarship is also a great way to honor Black History Month.
   
• Unrestricted Endowment - This endowment fund provides grant opportunities for which any local nonprofit can apply. Unrestricted endowments give CFA the opportunity to respond to emerging needs in our community.

If you're ready to think about creating your own fund to support the causes you love, or if we can connect you to a charitable cause in our community, please let us know how we can serve you! Contact cfa@cfabilene.org or 325-676-3883.

Happy Valentine's Day!