Altrusa Waxahachie

10/13/2026

It is TeenTober! 🎉

All October long, libraries celebrate teens — and so do we. Reading builds confidence, sparks imagination, and opens doors.

Teens: grab a graphic novel, a mystery, or that series everyone is talking about, and tell us your top pick! Parents: just 20 minutes of reading a day adds up to over a million words a year. 📖

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10/13/2026

With Altrusa International of Richardson, Inc. – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

10/09/2026

October is National Book Month! 📚

At Altrusa International of Waxahachie, literacy is at the heart of everything we do — Leading to a Better Community. In our very first year, our members gave 4,363 volunteer hours to Ellis County, and our book drive collected 1,675 books — 1,000 of them now helping start a new community library in Gulu, Uganda! 🌍

What are YOU reading this month? Drop your current read in the comments! 👇

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10/08/2026

Guess what time it is? That is right — it is time to FALL into Literacy! 🍂📚

Crisp air, cozy blankets, and a stack of good books — fall is reading season in Waxahachie. What books have you selected from your patch? Which books do you plan to harvest to inspire young minds?

Whatever you pick, do not forget to share — we would love to know! Drop your fall reading list in the comments. 👇

10/07/2026

With Altrusa International of Richardson, Inc. – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉

10/02/2026

With Altrusa International District Nine – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

09/26/2026

Illiteracy isn’t just an educational challenge—it’s a workforce, economic, and quality-of-life issue. 📚

When a community invests in literacy, it directly invests in its future. Altrusa of Waxahachie is driving this change across Ellis County by empowering families through reading initiatives, scholarships, and hands-on service. But creating long-term impact takes all of us.

Read our latest article to see why literacy matters for our county’s growth—and how your time or support can transform lives:

👉 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-altrusa-waxahachie-matters-future-ujffc

09/25/2026

Illiteracy isn’t just an educational challenge—it’s a workforce, economic, and quality-of-life issue. 📚

When a community invests in literacy, it directly invests in its future. Altrusa of Waxahachie is driving this change across Ellis County by empowering families through reading initiatives, scholarships, and hands-on service. But creating long-term impact takes all of us.

Read our latest article to see why literacy matters for our county’s growth—and how your time or support can transform lives:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-altrusa-waxahachie-matters-future-ujffc?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&utm_campaign=share_via

By Sheldon Smith, Volunteer Communications Chair Every thriving community shares one common foundation: education. When individuals can read confidently, access information, support their children's education, and pursue career opportunities, entire communities prosper.

09/25/2026

Gratitude for Our Volunteers

Our community is stronger because of people who choose to serve.

To every Altrusa member, volunteer, supporter, and community partner: thank you.

Your generosity, compassion, and dedication help us make a meaningful difference throughout the year.

💙 Together, we are creating a legacy of service.

09/23/2026

Investing in Students

Every student deserves the tools they need to succeed.

From literacy initiatives to educational support programs, Altrusa is committed to helping young learners reach their full potential.

Small acts of support today can create life-changing opportunities tomorrow.

🎒 Here's to empowering the next generation.