Forging Futures Education Fund

03/10/2026

We are so excited to have our 8th Annual Forging Futures Classic Celebration Dinner at Arch Ray Resort Sunday, April 12. It is the PERFECT place to kick off our fundraising weekend. Join us for an incredible night featuring Felix and Fingers dueling pianos, a live auction, great food, and lots of laughs — all while supporting scholarships for Gillespie County students. So even if you’re not golfing Monday, you can still come enjoy the Sunday night dinner and entertainment.

Thank you to Arch Ray for being such a great partner and helping us make this event unforgettable. Tickets available at www.forgingfuturesclassic.org

03/03/2026

Not a golfer? PERFECT. This night is for YOU.

Join us for the Celebration Dinner only at the 8th Annual Forging Futures Classic — an unforgettable evening of high-energy music, incredible food, big laughs, and raising big dollars for local student scholarships.

02/25/2026

What a special day for Forging Futures Education Fund!
We were honored to celebrate our ribbon cutting surrounded by our some of our incredible board members, scholarship committee, golf committee, and Chamber ambassadors. This milestone represents years of dedication to higher education — and the past year of intentional work building our scholarship program to where we are today. We are officially preparing to distribute scholarships, and it truly took all of us to get to this point. We are nearing 100 scholarship applications from hardworking students who are ready to better themselves through higher education, trade programs, and certifications.

Thank you to everyone who has supported this mission. We are so excited for what’s ahead and grateful to be part of a community that believes in investing in its future!

02/12/2026

Want to score major Valentine's points this year? Ditch the candy and flowers and surprise someone special with an exclusive round at Boot Ranch for the 8th Annual Forging Futures Classic!

Whether you join us for one day of the event or both, every swing, bid, and sponsorship helps forge brighter futures through education and workforce training right here in our community.

SUNDAY, APRIL 12 - Celebration Dinner featuring Dueling Pianos at Arch Ray Resort
MONDAY, APRIL 13 - Golf Tournament at Boot Ranch

For more information or to register your loved one, visit www.ForgingFuturesClassic.org

02/03/2026

The Forging Futures Golf Classic returns this spring at the exclusive Boot Ranch Golf Club. This intimate, high-end event supports scholarships for Gillespie County students pursuing college, technical, and career training programs.

Sponsorship opportunities are available at multiple levels, and golfer spots are limited!

01/15/2026

Education opens doors, builds confidence, and strengthens our community. This spring, the Forging Futures Education Fund is proud to take the next step by awarding our first scholarships to students working toward their educational and career goals.

Applications are open through MARCH 15, 2026! You can apply at

The Forging Futures Education Fund is dedicated to empowering students in Gillespie County by offering grants and scholarships based on academic achievement and financial need. Our mission is to support educational opportunities that not only change the lives of individual students but also strength...

12/15/2025

Behind every application is a dream—and a lot of hard work.
FFEF is honored to help students in our community turn those dreams into reality through scholarship support for higher education and career training.

The Forging Futures Education Fund is dedicated to empowering students in Gillespie County by offering grants and scholarships based on academic achievement and financial need. Our mission is to support educational opportunities that not only change the lives of individual students but also strength...

12/09/2025

This holiday season, the greatest gift we can give is opportunity.
At Forging Futures Education Fund, we’re proud to support students right here in Gillespie County as they pursue college, trade, and technical programs. Your generosity helps open doors, change lives, and strengthen our community’s future.

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give this season, consider supporting a local student’s educational journey.
Together, we are forging futures.

11/17/2025

A brand-new week means brand-new opportunities to support education right here in Gillespie County. Whether it’s helping a first-generation student take their next step, supporting workforce training, or investing in long-term scholarship pathways, every bit of community support helps us change lives.

At FFEF, we’re opening doors for students pursuing college, trade, or technical programs. Your involvement—whether through giving, sharing our mission, or encouraging a student to apply—helps us build futures that shine even brighter.

10/30/2025

Every scholarship we award helps open doors for local students right here in Gillespie County. Applications for the 2025–2026 school year are open, and we’re already inspired by the stories coming in!

If you know a student with big dreams and local roots, encourage them to apply today at www.forgingfutures.org. Because investing in education is investing in our community’s future.

10/29/2025

As we move closer to the end of the year, we’re reminded why our mission matters — investing in education changes lives right here in Gillespie County. From future teachers to welders, nurses to entrepreneurs, every scholarship we award helps build a stronger community.

Whether you’re a donor, volunteer, or simply cheering us on — thank you for helping us forge brighter futures together!