Chris Branham Memorial Foundation

05/29/2026

🚨 FUTURE TRADESMEN & TRADESWOMEN — THIS IS YOUR SIGN. 🚨

‼️ May 31 is the FINAL day to apply for a $2,000 Trade School Scholarship from the Chris Branham Foundation! 🎓🔧

Welding. Automotive. HVAC. Cosmetology. Electrical. Allied Health. Barbering… and more.

If you’re ready to build a career with your hands and your hustle — we want to support you. ❤️

📅 Deadline: May 31, 2026
Apply now:
https://chrisbranhamfoundation.org/trade-school-scholarships

Please SHARE to help us reach local students chasing big goals. 🎓

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend — it’s a time to reflect on the courage, selflessness, and dedication of those who gave their lives protecting the freedoms we enjoy every day.

From all of us at the Chris Branham Foundation, we extend our gratitude to our fallen heroes and keep their families and loved ones in our thoughts today.

May we never forget the cost of freedom. ❤️🤍💙

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05/21/2026

🌟 BUILD YOUR FUTURE.🌟
Trade School Scholarships are NOW OPEN to apply! 🎓

The Chris Branham Foundation is proud to award $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing skilled trade careers in Williamson & Travis County. ❤️

Whether your future is in:
⚡ Electrical
🚗 Automotive
🔥 Welding
❄️ HVAC
💈 Barbering
🏥 Allied Health
💇 Cosmetology
👨‍🍳 Culinary
…and more — we want to help brighten your future and support the next step in your journey.

Hard work deserves opportunity. Apply today! 🎓🔧

📅 Deadline to apply: May 31, 2026
Apply here:
https://chrisbranhamfoundation.org/trade-school-scholarships

05/13/2026

🔧 BUILD YOUR FUTURE — WE’RE HERE TO HELP. 🎓

The Chris Branham Foundation Trade School Scholarships are NOW OPEN! 💜

We’re proud to support students pursuing hands-on careers in:
⚡ Electrical 🚗 Automotive 🔥 Welding
❄️ HVAC 💈 Barbering 🏥 Allied Health
💇 Cosmetology …and more!

If you’re ready to work hard, learn a skill, and build a career with purpose — this scholarship is for YOU. 🔧

🎓 $2,000 Scholarships Available
📅 Apply by May 31, 2026

Apply now:
https://chrisbranhamfoundation.org/trade-school-scholarships

05/10/2026

A mother’s love leaves a mark that lasts forever. ❤️

Thinking of all the amazing moms today — those celebrating, those remembering, and those deeply missed.

Happy Mother’s Day from the Chris Branham Foundation. 💐

05/07/2026

‼️May 31, 2026 is the last day you can submit a Trade School Scholarship 🎓 application ‼️The link is below!

🎓🔧 2026 Trade School Scholarships-Now Accepting Applications! 🔧🎓

Chris attended a trade school and absolutely loved it, which is why supporting students pursuing skilled trades careers is such an important part of our mission.

If you’re planning to enroll in a trade program at a local school in 2026, we encourage you to apply for one of our $2,000 scholarships! Williamson and Travis County residents can apply, and these scholarships can support students pursuing careers in fields such as:
⚡ Electrical
❄️ HVAC
🚗 Automotive
⚙️ CNC Machining
💈 Barbering
🏥 Allied Health
🔥 Welding
👨‍🍳 Culinary
💆 Massage Therapy
💇 Cosmetology
…and more!

📅 Application deadline: May 31, 2026. Winners will be announced on June 21st.

Apply here:
https://chrisbranhamfoundation.org/trade-school-scholarships

Please share this post so we can reach students who are ready to build a future in the skilled trades!

04/19/2026

Our 3rd Annual Chris Branham Co****le Tournament was filled with laughter, connection, and so much love—and it wouldn’t have been possible without every single person who showed up, played, donated, volunteered, and supported.

A huge thank you to Cottonwood Creek Brewery for opening your space to us and helping create such an incredible atmosphere for our community.

To our sponsors—thank you for standing beside us and helping make this day what it was:

🎯 Tournament & Event Sponsors:
Honest Plumbing & Air (Tournament Sponsor) • Austin Overhead Door Company (Scoreboard) • Farmhouse77 Custom Woodworks, LLC. (Registration Table) • Adair & Sons Automotive and Diesel • Gardner Chiropractic Family & Wellness Center

🫘 Board Sponsors:
512 Auto Glass • Buescher Cove • CarePatrol • IDB HVAC • Kaizen Glass Solutions • Lauden Designs, LLC. • RestoPros of NE Austin • Tucker Family • Uptrend Roofing & Construction • Austin Career Institute LLC

And to all of our raffle prize sponsors—your generosity made a big impact!

Most importantly… thank you to everyone who came out to support and honor Chris. This community continues to show up in the most meaningful ways, and it’s the reason this event grows stronger each year. ❤️

chrisbranhamfoundation.org

⛳️ Save the Date: 6th Annual Golf Tournament — October 9th at Forest Creek Golf Club

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04/18/2026

🔥🎉 CO****LE RAFFLE – HAPPENING TOMORROW! 🎉🔥
Get ready—tomorrow’s raffle at Cottonwood Creek Brewery is PACKED with incredible prizes thanks to the generosity of amazing local businesses! 🙌
🎟 Raffle Ticket Sale starts at 11:30 AM:
5 for $10 or 12 for $20
🕑 Drawings start around 2 PM
👉 Each item has its own raffle box, so YOU get to choose exactly what you want to win!
‼️ Must be present to win
We are beyond grateful for our awesome raffle sponsors:
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🤠
🎂
🏰
🐐
🛒
🍖
🔧
🐶
✨
🧊
🧁
☕
🍺
🌙
…and MORE! 🎁
Don’t miss your chance to win big while supporting great causes. Grab your tickets, pick your prizes, and let’s make it an unforgettable afternoon! 💛🙌

04/17/2026

🎉✨ Sponsor Spotlight & HUGE Thank You ✨🎉
We want to give a BIG shoutout to Shauna at Lauden Designs for being such an incredible part of the Chris Branham Foundation family! 💛
Lauden Designs is the creative force behind everything you see—from logos and banners to signs, reels, and so much more. Their talent and dedication have helped bring our mission to life in ways we could never have imagined.
Lauden Designs is a local woman-owned marketing company that truly cares about helping businesses grow and succeed. Their small team offers affordable services, from expert graphic design to social media management and website building, delivered with creativity, professionalism, and heart.
Shauna, thank you for your continued support, generosity, and sponsorship. Your work plays a huge role in helping us support our causes, making a difference in the community. 💛
If you’re looking to take your business to the next level, check out Lauden Designs here: https://www.laudendesigns.com/ You won’t be disappointed!

Thank you for supporting our community and helping make our events possible! 🙌
🫘 Co****le Tournament
📅 April 18 | 12–3 PM
📍 Cottonwood Brewery | Hutto, TX

Lauden Designs specializes in small business marketing including website design, social media management, and local printing solutions.

04/15/2026

2026 Co****le Board Sponsor Spotlight
✨RestoPros of NE Austin ✨

When disaster strikes, they’re the team you want on your side—providing professional water damage & fire restoration services right here in Round Rock and the surrounding areas. 💧🔥
✔️ Fast response when it matters most
✔️ Trusted local experts
✔️ Helping families & businesses recover quickly

📞 (512) 500-0688
🌐 https://www.restopros.co/tx-austin-round-rock/

We’re grateful for partners like RestoPros of NE Austin who show up for the community—both in times of need and for events like this that bring people together. 💙

🫘 Co****le Tournament
📅 April 18 | 12–3 PM
📍 Cottonwood Brewery | Hutto, TX

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