Buffalo Nation - Nonprofit Organization

08/21/2026

Opportunity to show some love to local Giddings families! LMK if you can help... TIA!

ISO:
new mattress protectors (one full, one twin)
laundry soap
pasta & canned food
Two $25 Walmart gift cards

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PAYPAL
Your donation is tax deductible!
If donating, please make a note *family!

Building 979

08/05/2026

A huge thank you to First Assembly of God in Giddings for your generous donation of school supplies to help students in our community start the school year strong! ❤️📚✏️

Your kindness and support make a real difference for local families, and we're grateful for your partnership in serving our community.

Question for our community: Are there any other churches, organizations, businesses, or groups in the Giddings area helping with last-minute school supplies or backpacks? We'd love to help spread the word so families know where resources are available.

Please tag them in the comments! 👇

07/23/2026

💙 FREE Electric Hospital Bed Available

A friend of Buffalo Nation has generously offered an electric hospital bed to someone in need.

The bed was a blessing to their family while caring for a loved one, and now they'd like to pass that blessing on to someone else.

A few details:
• Free to anyone who needs it
• Raises the head and foot sections electronically
• Includes a mattress, though it has been well used and will likely need to be replaced

If you or someone you know could benefit from this hospital bed, please send Buffalo Nation a private message or tag them in the comments. We'd love to help connect it with the next family who needs it.

Please send a message if you or someone you know could use this bed. Pick-up only, no delivery. ❤️

07/19/2026

💝 OPPORTUNITY TO LOVE ON A LOCAL FAMILY

We are putting together a Love Offering for a local family who has just lost a loved one.

If you would like to help us bless this family during this difficult time, please consider making a donation.

This love offering will help provide meals, gas, and other immediate needs as they prepare to say their final goodbye.

As a reminder, Buffalo Nation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible.

Thank you for helping us surround this family with love, compassion, and support. ❤️

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PayPal
Please note "Love Offering" on your donation!

06/13/2026

Yep. A new door in back! Fancy.



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Laura Schuchardt Cruise
Building 979

06/11/2026

🔥 more BIG NEWS !! 🔥

-- Buffalo Nation Earns a Four-Star Rating From Charity Navigator --

We are honored to share that Buffalo Nation + Building 979 has earned a FOUR-STAR rating from Charity Navigator!

For the past several years, we maintained a 3-Star rating, and we're proud to announce that we have now achieved Charity Navigator's highest rating level.

💛 Thank you for believing in Buffalo Nation + Building 979!!

06/04/2026

📢 Buffalo Nation Awarded LCRA Community Grant

We are honored and grateful to announce that Buffalo Nation has been awarded a Community Grant from LCRA!

This funding will help support the construction of an ADA-compliant restroom and important electrical upgrades at Building 979. These improvements will make our facility more accessible, safer, and better equipped to serve local teens, young adults, and families for years to come.

We are incredibly thankful to LCRA for investing in rural communities and helping organizations like ours continue to grow our impact. Every improvement brings us one step closer to creating a welcoming space where young people can connect, learn, and build a brighter future.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Buffalo Nation and Building 979 along the way. We couldn't do this without our community.

Thank you to the following Buffalo Nation supporters, advocates, and volunteers, who attended the check presentation:
• Linda Pruitt, Mayor of Giddings
• Heather Garner, City of Giddings
• Andrea Ray, City of Giddings
• Jackie Handrick, Giddings Chamber
• Edith & Jorge with H&R FOAM Insulation LLC
• Beth Jacobs with Classic Bank
• Bryan Zoch
• Tim Cruise
• Lisa Lindner, Board Member
• Cindy Booth, Board Member

Christiansen Brothers will be handling our next phase of renovations.

06/03/2026

🗣️ A little love from the community goes a long way! Thank you, Classic Bank, for supporting Buffalo Nation - Nonprofit Organization and Building 979‼️ Laura Schuchardt Cruise

As part of our Donation Program, our Giddings branch was able to donate $1,310 to Buffalo Nation! When you bank with Classic Bank, you're helping our communities thrive. Read more about our Donation Program here: https://www.classic.bank/about-classic-bank/donation-program.html

06/01/2026

🌐 T-MOBILE: working to connect every student -- MANY of our local students might qualify for this !!!!!

🗣 To qualify for Project 10Million, you’ll need to provide proof of enrollment in ONE of the following programs dated within one year of participation:

✅ National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
✅ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/EBT)
✅ Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
✅ Medicaid

IF ANYONE successfully applies and is awarded a hotspot, PLEASE contact me!

With Project 10Million, we're providing eligible student households free internet to help fight the homework gap. Apply for a free hotspot today!