County Nonprofit Organizations Eligible for TWL Charitable Grants
The Texas Women’s League, or the TWL, supports Fayette County charitable organizations by raising funds through raffles, online and live auctions, and ticket sales to the glittering spring gala. Approximately 1.5 million dollars have been raised in the past eighteen years through grants and the next grant cycle ends Sept. 15. Formed in 2004, the TWL began as a way for Fayette county women to give back to the community. Past president, Denise Winter believes when “more people work together for common causes and goals, more can be achieved.” She continues to note, “By having an organization that can raise money for local nonprofits and bringing awareness to them, our county is stronger.”
Over seventy nonprofit charitable organizations serving Fayette County have received grant money throughout TWL’s history. Past recipients of the grant include community theater productions, family crisis center projects, youth camps, and religious programs. As an example, the Fayette County Community Theatre has been the recipient of several grants over the past few years. Executive Director, Heather Barthelme says, “Their generosity has allowed us to provide theater art education to Fayette County youth through our annual middle school/high school workshops and summer student productions. These activities are vital to bridging the gap in arts education in our rural community and we are so grateful for TWL and their hard work to support us and many other incredible nonprofits.”
Current President Tiffany Reid feels fortunate to be a part of TWL. The league “benefits so many nonprofit organizations in Fayette County. Every dollar raised stays here.” To qualify for funding, organizations must be located in or provide services for Fayette County, Texas, be in existence for at least one year, be a certified nonprofit organization, and be a current 501(c)(3) designation by the I.R.S.Any organization needing more information on the grant application process can touch base with the TWL charitable committee by emailing twlcharities@ gmail.com or by visiting the TWL’s website at www. texaswomensleague.org.