Nonprofits Funded in Galveston County

The mission of the Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) is to celebrate flight and achievements in Texas Aviation history and to engage our youth through science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Our vision is to be a dynamic and interactive educational museum reaching the youth of Texas as a recognized experience of choice. We believe aviation inspires achievement and endless possibilities.

THE TEEN HEALTH CENTER, INC. STRENGTHENS THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF GALVESTON'SYOUTH THROUGH EASILY ACCESSIBLE, SCHOOL-BASED CARE. CLINICS ARE CONVENIENTLY LOCATEDIN MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND HIGH SCHOOLS TO MEET STUDENTS' HEALTH CARE NEEDS WITHOUTMISSING TOO MUCH CLASS TIME. PARENTS DO NOT HAVE TO MISS WORK TO TAKE THEIR CHILDRENTO THE DOCTOR, AND SICK PATIENTS ARE ALMOST ALWAYS SEEN WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THEREQUEST. MOST PATIENTS ARE STUDENTS IN THE SCHOOLS WHERE CLINICS ARE LOCATED, BUTCOMMUNITY MEMBERS 21 YEARS AND YOUNGER ARE WELCOME TO RECEIVE CARE AT ANY TEEN HEALTHCENTER CLINIC.TEEN HEALTH'S FIVE MEDICAL CLINICS ARE MANAGED BY LICENSED PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS ANDOVERSEEN BY A BOARD-CERTIFIED DOCTOR IN PEDIATRICS AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. MEDICALSERVICES INCLUDE EXAMINATION, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT OF ACUTE AND CHRONIC ILLNESS;IMMUNIZATIONS FOR ELIGIBLE PATIENTS; WELL-CHILD EXAMS; WELL-WOMAN EXAMS; ANDTREATMENT OF MINOR INJURIES. ALL OF THESE SERVICES, INCLUDING LAB WORK, ARE OFFEREDAT NO CO

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SHELTER, ADOPTION AND MEDICAL SERVICES TO STRAY DOMESTIC ANIMALS IN GALVESTON, TX.

CREATE AN ECUMENICAL NETWORK OF SUPPORT, PROMOTING COORDINATION,COLLABORATION,OPEN COMMUNICATION AND INTEGRATION OF THE HEALTH CARE, SOCIAL SERVICE AND MINISTERIAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS IN THE COMMUNITY. DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND SERVICE LINK OR FILL GAPS IN THE EXISTING DELIVERY SYSTEM.

THREE LITTLE PITTIES RESCUE IS REVOLUTIONIZING ANIMAL WELFARE FOR DOGS AND CATS IN TEXAS. WE HAVE CREATED PATHWAYS TO PERMANENT, SAFE, AND LOVING HOMES THROUGH ADOPTION, TRANSPORT AND SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES.

SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE THROUGH THE COLLEGE OF THE MAINLAND. THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO HEIGHTEN COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF THE MISSION AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE COLLEGE AND TO FACILITATE THE CREATION OF A STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO SCHOLARSHIP AND AID FOR EDUCATION.

The mission of the Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, Inc. is to promote the safety, well-being and best interests of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and human trafficking and to advocate for the prevention of such crimes.

TO REPLACE GALVESTON ISLAND'S TREES DESTROYED IN HURRICANE IKE AND TO REPAIR AND SUPPORT THE ECOLOGICAL INFRASTRUCTURE THAT SUSTAINS THEM.

GIVING EVERY GALVESTON CHILD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SOAR.

TO HELP CHILDREN REACH THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH PROFESSIONALLY SUPPORTED ONE-TO-ONE RELATIONSHIPS

TO SPONSOR AND PROMOTE CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR THE RESIDENTS OF GALVESTON, TEXAS AND ADJACENT COMMUNITIES, AND TO MAINTAIN AND PRESERVE THE GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSE COMPLEX AS AN HISTORIC STRUCTURE.

PROVIDE FUNDING AND VOLUNTEER SERVICES TO THE CITY OF GALVESTON, TEXAS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE ITS PARKS AND RECREATION CENTERS.

FUNDRAISING AND ASSET MANAGEMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT COLLEGE STATION.

INTERFAITH CARING MINISTRIES ASSISTS THOSE IN NEED WHO LIVE IN THE TEXAS BAY AREA.

FAMILY PROMISE OF CLEAR CREEK IS A COMMUNITY-BASED RESPONSE TO FAMILY HOMELESSNESS. PROVIDING A HOLISTIC PROGRAM AND EMPOWERING THE FAITH, SCHOOL AND BUSINESS COMMUNITIES, WE HELP HOMELESS FAMILIES REBUILD THEIR LIVES TO STABLE INDEPENDENCE.

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM INSTITUTIONS.

THE MISSION OF GALVESTON DIAPER BANK IS TO PROVIDE BABY AND ADULT INCONTINENCE SUPPLIES TO GALVESTON FAMILIES IN CRISIS AND NEED, PARTNERING WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN CREATING A HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES.

THE ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE WOMEN'S CENTER OFFERS LICENSE RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FOR INDIGENT WOMEN IN GALVESTON AND BRAZORIA COUNTIES.

Wheelchairs for Warriors provides custom, enhanced mobility wheelchairs to veterans and first responders injured or wounded in the line of duty.

CONNECT PEOPLE WITH GALVESTON'S NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.

Sea Star Base Galveston’s mission is to provide marine, maritime, and aquatics-based education programs which instill lifetime leadership and teamwork skills while fostering independence of mind, body, and spirit.

The Galveston Island Hurricanes is a year-round swim club affiliate of USA Swimming; offering both swim lessons and a competitive swim team. GIST has training and practice groups for swimmers ages 4-18 and all ability levels. The goal is to offer age specific training for all registered athletes geared towards challenging and developing each individual to the best of their abilities.

WEST GALVESTON INTERFAITH MINISTIRES IS A FAITH BASED ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED OCTOBER 25, 1990 TO ORGANIZE & COORDNIATE CHURCHES IN THE WEST GALVESTON COUNTY AREA TO RESPOND TO INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND PROJECT NEEDS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY.