Texas Ramp Project

06/12/2026

Crossroads Today – Victoria

Texas Ramp Project brings family more freedom through biggest build
Trenton Whiting - 25 News Now – June 9, 2026


VICTORIA, Texas - The Texas Ramp project completed its most ambitious build for a woman who was confined to her home for three months without the ability to freely leave.

Rosa Cuellar's complications with diabetes led to an amputation that forced her into a wheelchair. There are no other entrances to the home besides the front door

Her family and friends supported her by helping her get out of the house to attend appointments, go to the store, or do anything outside of the house.

Due to her loved ones' schedules, it wasn't a sustainable situation to allow her full freedom and autonomy.

The Victoria North Chapter of the Texas Ramp Project changed everything for Cuellar and her family, building a 70-foot ramp, their largest project.

Cuellar says the ramp was completed in just three hours, forever changing the accessibility to their home.

Justin Sandoval, Cuellar's son, says the ramp has given his mother complete access to the house with minimal support. He says they now can go to restaurants, appointments, and any other locations they desire without needing multiple people to assist.

The Texas Ramp Project received support from several veterans and volunteers. The crew is always accepting new volunteers; those interested can contact Mark Kortokrax at 361-799-9098.


06/01/2026

5/30/26: Houston:
Christ Memorial Rampers and other Volunteers helped give independence to another nieghbor!!
Thank You TRP & all the Donors of Time * Talent * and Treasure $$.

06/01/2026

Houston CMLC Rampers and Guild Shop Volunteers dismantled & replaced rotted deck and handrails.
5/30/2026:
Owner previously fell off his ramp. His family is very relieved he's safe on his new ramp

05/05/2026

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04/28/2026

KBTX Channel 3

2026 Spirit of Service Awards: Roy Harrington recognized for his work with the Texas Ramp Project

KBTX News at Six Weekday
By Alex Egan
Published: Apr. 27, 2026



Following a career as an industrial engineer, Roy settled into his “retirement” by serving others. His work with the Texas Ramp Project has earned him the recognition as a 2026 Spirit of Service Award recipient. (KBTX)

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - At Roy Harrington’s shop, pieces of lumber will come together to provide something everyone wants: freedom.

“When I retired, I came down here, and Jerry Gritter was running the Brazos Valley Ramp Project, but was aging out, needed to retire,” he said. “So the timing worked great, and I just took over.”

Following a career as an industrial engineer, Roy settled into his “retirement” by serving others.

“We’re trying to take care of elderly and disabled individuals who can’t afford a ramp themselves but need one,” Roy said.

The Texas Ramp Project is statewide. Roy leads the Brazos Valley Chapter, which has been around since 2009.

“We’ve built over 1,200 ramps here in the Brazos Valley since then,” Roy said.

Roy has been in charge for the last four years. Last year, the group built 117 ramps.

Roy leads by example. He meets with clients, drafts designs, gathers materials, builds and assembles the ramps, all with a smile.

“He is kind,” said Bill Hanna, who works with Roy on ramps and nominated him for the 2026 Spirit of Service Award. “When he’s talking to the clients or the ramp recipients, he is always trying to help them.”

“And if they come up with a specific need or change, he’s always trying to be accommodating. He is always pleasant. I have never seen him where he wasn’t just pleasant, even though changes happen to us.”


Roy is also the group’s chief fundraiser. He handles price fluctuations and grants, both of which are time-consuming. “It keeps me busy on non-ramp days,” he laughed.

To build as many ramps as this group does, it takes a lot of volunteers. Last year, the group logged more than 3,300 volunteer hours. Roy makes sure every person has a task they can complete.

“Roy is always encouraging,” Hanna said. “One thing I really admire about Roy is he tries to teach, especially the younger generation that may not have used hand tools and saws and things like that as much. He tries to teach them and encourage them.”

Roy also has no plans of slowing down.

“The gentleman I replaced as region coordinator here in the Brazos Valley, I think he was 88 when I took over, so I don’t know if I’ll still be building ramps when I’m in my upper 80s or early 90s, but I hope I can,” Roy said.

As great leaders do, Roy Harrington helps bring people together, just as the lumber he assembles each week helps those who desperately need it.

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Following a career as an industrial engineer, Roy settled into his “retirement” by serving others. His work with the Texas Ramp Project has earned him the recognition as a 2026 Spirit of Service Award recipient.

04/27/2026

Texas Co-op Power – Medina EC News

Small Change, Big Impact: The Power of Operation Round Up

Operation Round Up offers support for local nonprofits

May 2026



Left to right: Robert Marks, CAC Program Director; Ashley Kotara, MDT Coordn./Intake Specialist; Jeana Holzhaus, Family Advocate; K. Irene Stone, Dev Director; Edward Gentry Executive Director; Larry Huesser and Ken Weynand, Medina EC Directors; and Sandra Tondŕe, ORU Committee Member.

At Medina Electric Cooperative, the mission to serve goes beyond the meter. While electricity powers the homes of South Texas, the Operation Round Up program powers the heart of the community by turning spare change into meaningful support.

Since 2024, this collective effort has awarded $28,000 to local nonprofits. In the first quarter of 2026 alone, the ORU committee awarded $8,000 to the Bluebonnet Children’s Advocacy Center and the Texas Ramp Project. These funds will help the organizations provide essential care, safety and mobility to residents in Medina and Uvalde counties.

The generosity extends across all of Medina EC’s 17 counties. The program’s reach is felt through the San Antonio and South Texas food banks as they fight local hunger in the co-op’s service area, the advocacy work at Anderson House (Uvalde), and in the vital health initiatives supported by the Uvalde Healthcare Foundation’s Kate Marmion Rides to Radiation, ensuring that even the most vulnerable members of the community aren’t left behind.

These partnerships highlight the supportive community that has shaped the cooperative since 1938.

Ongoing donations to nonprofits, as well as individuals and families, are reviewed quarterly. If you know an organization or individual who could use a donation, have them apply at MedinaEC.org/ORU.

04/25/2026

Great video. Here is a note from the creator. Thank you Luiz!

I recently volunteered to build a ramp in Franklin County and covered the build. We're aiming to bring more attention to non-profits in the area and were very happy to learn about the Titus/Franklin County team. Thought I would share the video with you (link below). Feel free to share as you see fit.

Thank you!
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Luiz Sifuentes
Executive Director
MVNow

emailAddress: [email protected]
website:www.mvnow.org
address: PO BOX 565, Mount Vernon, TX 75457

https://youtu.be/VIr3RYxZ2uU?si=24rLQxFct68TbRkc

Building Freedom One Ramp at a Time | Texas Ramps Project in Franklin County

04/18/2026

04/10/2026

The Texas Ramp Project is a statewide nonprofit that builds wheelchair ramps for those in need.

03/31/2026