SAN ANGELO, Texas — San Angelo Health Foundation has awarded $1,247,216 to seven area nonprofits, SAHF Board Chair David Lupton announced Thursday.
Since inception, 232 organizations and 817 projects have benefitted from $60 million in SAHF funding.
Grants Chair Steve Cecil said in a press release the following grants encompass community impact, mental health and youth development:
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council for the Concho Valley was awarded $8,200 for improvements to the Journey Recovery Center.
The council has provided alcohol and drug rehabilitation services to the Concho Valley for more than 60 years and recently opened the Journey Recovery Center in March 2020, a 72-bed treatment and detox facility that has served more than 500 clients this fiscal year.
Children’s Advocacy Center of Greater West Texas was awarded $150,000 to expand therapy services to its clients.
The organization was established in 1992, by concerned community members to reduce the re-traumatization of children by using a coordinated child-friendly approach to child abuse investigations. In 2020, it served more than 6,400 clients.
CV Biblical Counseling was awarded $24,955 to install new office flooring.
It provides faith-based counseling, pastoral care and ministry training. Counseling services include individual or group sessions, financial coaching or health and wellness coaching. In 2019, it had 1,334 counseling sessions and in 2020, 2,125.
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark was awarded $500,000 for the reconstruction of Barracks/Mess Hall 4.
Fort Concho was established in 1867 and operated until 1889, as one of several forts to preserve order and protect the citizenry on Texas' western frontier. Various events are held throughout the year on the fort grounds. In 2019, 56,586 people visited the fort.
Joshua 1:2 Fellowship was awarded $6,512 to purchase a commercial size refrigerator and freezer.
It is a faith-based rehabilitation home which began in 1988, and serves men and women and average 120 clients per year, providing daily meals and selling homemade tamales and banana bread to support their operations.
West Texas Veteran Support Services was awarded $20,000 to provide home repair for veterans in need, disabled and elderly individuals.
Home repairs range from installing grab bars, handrails for ramps, window replacement, HVAC repair, bathroom or kitchen modifications and general home repairs.
West Texas Boys Ranch was awarded $537,549 for the construction of a new multi-purpose building.
The organization was started in 1947, by the Downtown Optimist Club. It is a working ranch that provides boys from all ethnic groups, ages 11 to 17, aiming to provide a safe, secure, Christian environment with positive parenting role models and educational support.
