10/16/2026
What a night to remember! Thank you to everyone who joined us for 25 Years in the Saddle as we celebrated 25 incredible years of serving children and families across the Big Bend region!
For the past 25 years, the Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region has remained dedicated to supporting early childhood education, raising awareness, and advocating for quality early learning opportunities for every child. This milestone was a chance to reflect on how far we’ve come and recognize the incredible people who have helped make it possible.
We were especially honored to recognize child care providers who have dedicated 25 or more years to serving children and families in our community, along with five ELC staff members who have each contributed more than 20 years of dedicated service!
A special thank-you goes to our generous corporate donors, community partners, and everyone who helped bring this celebration to life. Your continued support and commitment have made a lasting impact on early learning throughout the Big Bend.
From celebrating milestones to dancing the night away, we couldn’t have asked for a better way to mark 25 years! Here’s to the partnerships, passion, and people who have brought us this far, and to many more years of making a difference together!💙
