Nonprofits Funded in Gregg County

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR COMPANION ANIMALS AND THEIR CARETAKERS IN LONGVIEW, TEXAS THROUGH INCREASED COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, EDUCATION, ADOPTION PROMOTION AND FUNDRAISING WITH AND FOR THE LONGVIEW ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION CENTER.

PROVIDES FUNDS TO OTHER IRC 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVE IN EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE THROUGH FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES.

THE FIRST TEE OF THE PINEY WOODS WAS STARTED IN 2005. THE ORGANIZATION'S PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY IS TO INSTRUCT AREA YOUTH IN THE PRINCIPLES, ETHICS, AND SKILLS OF GOLF AND TO DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS. THE GOAL IS TO GIVE YOUNG PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP, THROUGH GOLF AND CHARACTER EDUCATION, A SET OF NINE CORE VALUES: HONESTY, INTEGRITY, SPORTSMANSHIP, RESPECT, COURTESY, JUDGEMENT, CONFIDENCE, RESPONSIBLILITY, AND PERSEVERANCE. THE COST OF THE PROGRAMS IS KEPT LOW FOR THE YOUNGSTERS AND FUNDING IS REQUIRED TO MAKE THE PROGRAMS WORK. NO YOUNGSTER IS TURNED AWAY DUE TO FINANCIAL REASONS AND THEIR FEES ARE PAID BY SCHOLARSHIP IF THEY QUALIFY. THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES CORPORATE AND PERSONAL CONTRIBUTIONS, AND GRANTS FROM THE NATIONAL FIRST TEE (WORLD GOLF FOUNDATION, INC.), PGA OF AMERICA, AND THE LPGA FOUNDATION.THE GOLF PROFESSIONALS ATTEND A LIFE SKILL TRAINING SESSION IN ORDER TO TEACH THE PROGRAM.

PROVIDING FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF PRECINCT 5 IN NORTH GREGG COUNTY, TEXAS

To increase understanding of the issues of citizenship and common concerns to the people of East Texas.

THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL LOBO FOOTBALL TEAM TO HELP FUND THE PURCHASE OF NEW FOOTBALL UNIFORMS, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS THAT OFFER GROUP MENTORING, FITNESS, DRUG PREVENTION AND AWARENESS, AND ABSTINENCE COURSES.

EMPOWERS OLDER AND DISABLED ADULTS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLLY IN THIER OWN HOMES BY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS HOME-DELIVERED MEALS, SAFETY CHECKS, SOCIALIZATION, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION, WHICH RESULT IN AN ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE AND PURPOSE AS EVERYDAY PEOPLE JOIN US IN MINISTRY.

KEEP LONGVIEW BEAUTIFUL SEEKS TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY OF LONGVIEW, TEXAS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPROVING THEIR ENVIRONMENT THROUGH LITTER PREVENTION, BEAUTIFICATION, AND WASTE REDUCTION.

FAITH BASED MINISTRY FOR WOMEN IN RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE

RESTORE AND MAINTAIN HISTORICAL STRUCTURES

MISSION TRIPS TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN GUATEMALA.

Provide support to people with Down syndrome and their families;Educate and inform our community about people with Down syndrome and the gifts and blessings they bring;Promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome in all aspects of society.

THE MISSION OF THE KILGORE ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS TO ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF ALL KILGORE SCHOOL CHILDREN BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND OTHER RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT DISTRICT-WIDE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.