Nonprofits Funded in El Paso County

THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO REDUCING POVERTY BY EMPOWERING THE UNDERSERVED.

Providing meals to the people of El Paso regardless of their ability to pay

INSIGHTS EL PASO SCIENCE CENTER PROMOTES SCIENCE EDUCATION THROUGH EXPLORATORY INTERACTIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR ALL AGES.

TO REDUCE THE HUMAN AND ECONOMIC EFFECT OF CANCER ON THE CITIZENS OF EL PASO COUNTY THROUGH THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT OF EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS FOR ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, EARLY DETECTION, AND OTHER SERVICES TO CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

PROVIDE AN EDUCATION FOR PRE-K THROUGH 8TH GRADE CHILDREN WHO EXPRESS HIGH INTELLECTUAL AND ACADEMIC POTENTIAL.

A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION THAT DEVELOPS LEADERSHIP OF WORKERS TO CONSTRUCT A MOVEMENT OF WORKER FAMILIES IN THE TEXAS BORDERLANDS.

THE PURPOSE OR PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED ARE AS FOLLOWS: (1) TO ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MEDICAL CENTER IN EL PASO, TEXAS; (2) TO FACILITATE AND PROMOTE MEDICAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION TO ADDRESS HEALTH ISSUES IMPACTING THE GREATER EL PASO, TEXAS GEOGRAPHIC AREA; (3) TO MAKE GRANTS, LOANS OR OTHER DISTRIBUTIONS TO QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS OR INDIVIDUALS EXCLUSIVELY TO ADDRESS THE HEALTH NEEDS OF THE GENERAL POPULATION OF THE GREATER EL PASO, TEXAS GEOGRAPHIC AREA; (4) TO PERFORM SUCH OTHER SERVICES, ACTIVITIES AND FUNCTIONS AS MAY BE PERMITTED TO CORPORATIONS EXEMPT FROM TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 (THE "CODE"); AND (5) AT ALL TIMES AND WITHIN SUCH PURPOSES, TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES, WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE CODE.

TO PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND CHILDCARE SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.

Books Are Gems GEMS established in 2003 is a nonprofit bookstore with a 501c3 status devoted to fostering a love for reading among children and strengthening families through the power of literacy. Situated in El Paso Texas our impact extends across El Paso County Southern New Mexico and the Ft. Bliss communities. Our overarching vision centers on placing a book into the hands of every child effecting transformative change one book at a time. Our objective revolves around enhancing accessibility to books for all families thereby advancing literacy language proficiency and comprehension skills in both children and their caregivers. The context in which we operate is critical: El Pasos youth confront an illiteracy rate of around 18% and nearly a quarter of households lack access to Wi-Fi. Additionally the poverty rate for children in this region stands at 26% and the absence of public libraries in rural areas compounds the challenge.

Humanitarian relief and assistance for the Tarahumara Indians.

TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF RESIDENTS OF EL PASO COUNTY, INCLUDING IMMUNIZATIONS OUTREACH, CPR, FIRST AID TRAINING & MEDICAL EVENT ASSISTANCE

Provide an educational and cultural center for members, preserve its historic clubhouse, improve conditions and opportunities for women, and enhance the quality of life in our community.

PeopleFund provides small business loans to established businesses, nonprofits, and start-ups creating economic opportunity and financial stability.

TO ASSIST IN THE OPERATION OF LUBBOCK COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT DBA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

Maintain a residential center for people with addictions and life controlling problems. We are a faith based Christ centered facility teaching people to follow bibilical values.

Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses – but you can make a child's wish possible. When you donate, you're giving children renewed strength to fight their illnesses, bringing families closer together and uniting entire communities.

KALEO MISSIONS IS A PARTNERSHIP-BASED MINISTRY DEDICATED TO CARING FOR THE POOR AND MARGINALIZED PEOPLE OF THE URBAN UNITED STATES.

OUR PURPOSE IS TO RESCUE AND REHABILITATE WILD MAMMALS AND BIRDS THAT ARE ORPHANED, INJURED OR ILL, AND RETURN THEM TO THE WILD.

To provide recreational activities in a league format for children and individuals with disabilities in the community. Maintain specially designed facilities for program participants and promote awareness of the programmed activities to increase participation in the community of disability.

TO INSPIRE AND PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE TO SUCCEED IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY.

TO PROVIDE ARTISTS, STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN AND GROW IN THE VISUAL ARTS, REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, RELIGION, CITIZENSHIP, TALENT OR PHYSICAL CONDITION. MORE THAN 6,000 PEOPLE ATTEND THE PROGRAMS DURING THE YEAR.

The mission of the El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study Center is to teach the history of the Holocaust in order to combat prejudice and intolerance through education, community outreach, and cultural activities.

TO CREATE A COMMUNITY SPACE IN WHICH LESBIAN, GAY, TRANSGENDER, QUESTIONING, INTERSEX (LGBTQI)PEOPLE AND THEIR ALLIES CAN HEAL, GROW AND EMPOWER THEMSELVES AND OTHERS