Second Chance Makes More Amazing Community Donations

Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recently donated $10,000 to the La Grange High School (LGHS) Band Booster Club. Monies donated will be used to help fund the LGHS Band’s performance at Carnegie Hall in March 2025. The LGHS Band Booster Club organization assists the Director of Bands in the development of excellence in music education, performance skills, and leadership in students by providing financial, logistical and moral support in a balanced fashion. Pictured from left to right: kneeling - Audrey Haynie, Marissa Muras, Jaden Melton, Vanessa Adams; standing - Trey Dalton, Charlie Lopez, Chris Cooper (LGHS Director of Bands), Marlene Schnell (SCE Assistant Store Director), Devin Cooper, Darlene Strahan (SCE Assistant Store Director), Madison Messer and Jacob Bridgefarmer. 

Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recently donated $1,500 to the Schulenburg American Legion Post #143. Monies donated will be used as part of the Memorial Day flag fund where flags are placed on the graves of veterans in twelve cemeteries in the Schulenburg area. The American Legion Post #143 supports veterans and their families in many ways which includes funeral honors and placing flags on veterans graves. Pictured from left to right: Ed Semler, Post 143 1st Vice Commander; Darlene Strahan, SCE Assistant Store Director; Marlene Schnell, SCE Assistant Store Director; and Rick Todd, Post 143 Finance Officer. 

Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recently donated $8,500 to the Winchester Area Civic Association. Monies donated will be used to fund historic preservation and exterior painting of Zilss Hall for its 75-year celebration in 2025. The mission of the Association is to improve the quality of life for all citizens in the area; to promote a clean environment; to preserve the historical significance of the Winchester area; to promote the economic well-being of all citizens; to stand ready to provide services to its membership; and to maintain and assume responsibility for the rental of Zilss Hall. Pictured from left to right: Marlene Schnell, SCE Assistant Store Director; Darlene Strahan, SCE Assistant Store Director; Michele Weth, Winchester Civic Association President; and Richard Schafer, Winchester Civic Association Master Gardener. 

Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recently donated $3,000 to be a sponsor of the Back 2 School Festival c/o Tejas Health Care. Monies donated will provide backpacks, prefilled with school supplies, for students in need to be successful in the classroom. Pictured from left to right: Marlene Schnell, SCE Assistant Store Director; Gene Carson, Tejas Health Care Chief Financial Officer and Darlene Strahan, SCE Assistant Store Director. 

Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recently donated $3,500 to the La Grange ISD (LGISD) 18+ Program. This program provides post-secondary education for eligible students receiving special education services until age 21. Monies donated will contribute to the sustainability of a workbased learning program which focuses on four domains of learning: adult living, lifelong learning, employability, and social recreation and leisure. Pictured from left to right: Marlene Schnell, SCE Assistant Store Director; Darlene Strahan, SCE Assistant Store Director; Kim Anderson, LGISD 18+ Teacher; Codi Kadlecek, LGISD Director of Special Education; and Kathy Toensing, LGISD Transition Specialist.