We took part again in the annual Abilene Gives Fund Drive on May 3rd. Over $1.7 million was donated to local charities by over 3,800 donors, with the funding going to over 130 local nonprofits.

Abilene Gives is an annual 24-hour day of giving to raise money and awareness to make a significant impact for charitable organizations serving our communities. The Community Foundation of Abilene was honored to host this annual giving day for the sixth consecutive year.

We had a great time on April 7th at the Abilene Axe Company. During our fundraising event we had folks throwing axes to support our heroes. West Texas Veteran Support Services and Abilen Axe Company teamed up to show their support for our local and area veterans.

​By participating, attendees supported our "Restoring Texas" project which provides free home repair to local low-income Veterans in the area. Some current needs include roof replacements, window replacements and hot water heaters.

• AEP Foundation

• Wal-Mart Foundation

• Community Foundation of Abilene

• Ruth and Bill Burton Family Endowed Funds

• Scott and Michelle Senter Charitable Fund.

• Wayne and Joann Moore Charitable Foundation

• San Angelo Health Foundation

• United Way of Abilene

• Isla Carroll Turner Friendship Trust

• San Angelo Area Foundation

• Steve Arthur Family Foundation

• Brookshire Grocery Foundation

• Mrs. Nita Slaton

• Mandy and Marty Barnes

​• John and Angelita Gloria

• Gordon and Laura Gloria

• Matt Zimmerman

• Mr. & Mrs. Dax Pueschel

• Toni Brockway

• LeeAnn Millender

• Bryce Anders

• Julie Wilson

• Sharlene Nostratis

• Gary Whitaker

• Teresa Tollett

• Abilene Axe Company

• Gift from the John & Carolyn Beckham Endowed Donor Advised Fund at the Community Foundation of Abilene