Community Foundation of West Texas

06/19/2026

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned of their freedom more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.

In observance of Juneteenth, our office will be closed today.

06/17/2026

Apply Today for a South Plains Foundation Grants!

The South Plains Foundation program grants aim to support the creation of charitable initiatives in Lubbock County, Texas. Preference may be given to the programs related to health care and/or educational services. Visit www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfwtx to apply now 💻

06/11/2026

🚨The Mini-Grants for Teachers application has been extended to July 1st! 🚨

Designed to support creativity in the classroom, this program helps elementary and secondary teachers bring innovative ideas, engaging projects, and meaningful learning experiences to their students.

Learn more about how Ray Robert’s Elementary Librarian, Cathey Ward, used the Mini-Grant funding she received.

For more information and to apply, visit cfwtx.org/mini-grants-for-teachers.

06/11/2026

06/05/2026

🚨 Important Update 🚨

Dear Nonprofit Partners,

We are writing to share an important update regarding Giving Tuesday WTX.

After thoughtful consideration, the Community Foundation of West Texas has made the decision to discontinue hosting Giving Tuesday WTX and moving to the National Platform. We are incredibly proud of the accomplishments over the last 12 years and deeply grateful for the impact it has helped create for organizations across our region.

Since its inception, Giving Tuesday has evolved significantly into a global movement that no longer requires the management of a lead organization to participate successfully. Today, nonprofits have direct access to the same fundraising opportunities, campaign tools, templates, graphics, donor engagement resources, and promotional materials — all available at no cost through the global Giving Tuesday platform. The momentum continues.

We are excited to continue building connections and collaboration through our ongoing Community Connections events. These gatherings are designed to bring organizations together, foster partnerships, share resources, and create opportunities for engagement and support throughout the year. Our goal is to provide meaningful ways to help nonprofits grow stronger together and increase the collective impact across West Texas.

We encourage you to continue participating in the global Giving Tuesday movement and to take advantage of the many free resources available through their platform as you plan your future campaigns.

Giving Tuesday Resources:
www.givingtuesday.org
[email protected]

For questions regarding CFWTX programs and Community Connections events, please contact:
Community Foundation of West Texas
www.cfwtx.org
806-762-8061
[email protected]

Please stay tuned for details about upcoming Community Connections events.
We hope you will join us.

Thank you for all you do to serve our communities. We are grateful for your partnership and remain committed to supporting your continued success.

Sincerely,

Stephen P. Warren
President
Community Foundation of West Texas

06/01/2026

There are only a few hours left to apply for Mini-Grants for Teachers funding! ⏰

Designed to spark creativity and enhance learning, Mini-Grants for Teachers provide funding for innovative classroom projects, hands-on activities, and unique educational opportunities that inspire student success.
Curious about the impact these grants can make? Hear directly from last year's Roosevelt ISD recipients and discover how they used grant funding to bring exciting ideas to life in their classrooms.

Don't miss this opportunity to turn your classroom vision into reality!

Apply now at cfwtx.org/mini-grants-for-teachers before the deadline passes.

05/29/2026

We would like to congratulate this year’s scholarship recipients! It was a wonderful evening getting to celebrate these students along with their loved ones and the generous donors who make our work possible.

Thank you to our event sponsors for your support!
Atmos Energy - Title Sponsor
Wayland Baptist University Lubbock - Award Sponsor
Chicken Express - Food Sponsor
FUSED Graphics Group - Print Sponsor
Frenship ISD - Serving food and drinks, and preparing desserts
Lubbock Dream Center - Venue Host
Lubbock ISD Floral Design - Table Floral Arrangements
Jody Woodard, Wes Woodard Memorial Scholarship - Keynote Speaker

A huge thank you also to our scholarship committee and evaluators. We truly appreciate your time and dedication!

For all event photos, please visit cfwtx.org/scholarships26.

05/28/2026

The Fore the Foundation: A Legacy Golf Tournament on May 4th was out of this galaxy! Thank you to all of the wonderful teams who came out supported the Foundation in fun and philanthropy.

A special thank you to The Rebel Legion for bringing the Force and helping make this an experience we will always remember!

For all team photos, please visit CFWTX.org/team-photos ⛳️

05/25/2026

Today and always, we honor and remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. We are forever grateful for their service and sacrifice.