Nonprofits Funded in Guadalupe County

TO PROVIDE MAJOR THEATRE PRODUCTIONS AND INSTRUCT CHILDREN IN DRAMA

THE BRAUNTEX PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE ASSOCIATION, INC. OPERATES THE BRUANTEX THEATER. THE BRAUNTEX THEATER WILL PROVIDE A VENUE FOR EXCELLENT CULTURAL AND ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCES.

THE MID-TEXAS SYMPHONY BRINGS SYMPHONIC MUSIC TO THE NEW BRAUNFELS AND SEGUIN, TEXAS COMMUNITIES. THE SYMPHONY PRESENTS A CHILDREN'S CONCERT SERIES, A MUSIC MEMORY CONTEST AND A CONCERTO COMPETITION FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS. TOGETHER WITH TEXAS LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY, THE SYMPHONY SPONSORS A COMMUNITY MUSIC ACADEMY OFFERING STRING LESSONS AND YOUTH ORCHESTRAL AND CHORAL GROUPS.

TO MEMORIALIZE AND HONOR THE SACRIFICES OF ALL THOSE WHO HAVE RENDERED LOYAL, FAITHFUL, HEROIC, AND SELF-SACRIFICING SERVICE AT HOME AND OVERSEAS, WHILE MEMBERS OF OUR ARMED FORCES OR THROUGH CIVILIAN CAPACITY. THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO BRING MILITARY AND CIVILIAN FAMILIES TOGETHER BY HELPING TO RELIEVE THE BURDENS OF FAMILY SEPERATION AND HARDSHIPS, THROUGH DIRECT ASSISTANCE FOR BASIC NEEDS, HISTORICAL EDUCATION, AND PATRIOTIC AVENUES.

TO WALK ALONG SIDE CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES IN THE FOSTER CARE COMMUNITY BY OFFERING CONSISTENT SUPPORT THROUGH INTENTIONAL GIVING, RELATIONSHIP BUILDING AND MENTORSHIP.

ENHANCE RELATIONS W/COMMUNITY

DOG RESCUE, SUPPORT OF ANIMAL WELFARE GROUPS, INCLUDING DOG PARKS, HUMANE SOCIETY, CATCH, NEUTER AND RELEASE PROGRAMS, AND PAWS IN PRISONS PROGRAM.

TO TRAIN DISCIPLES OF JESUS TO USE THE STORYLINE OF THE BIBLE AS THEIR PRIMARY DISCIPLESHIP STRATEGY.

To provide relief, support and assistance to families affected by Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MDL) and other leukodystrophies by helping to provide education, awareness and family support programs.

SUPPORT FOR AT-RISK AFGAN COMMUNITIES

TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE PROGRAMS THAT PREVENT CERVICAL CANCER BY EDUCATING WOMEN, TRAINING MEDICAL PERSONNEL, AND EQUIPPING FACILITIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. ORGANIZATION GOALS: TRAIN HEALTH CARE WORKERS IN HOST COUNTRIES TO BECOME PROFICIENT IN SCREENING AND TREATMENT AND TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE PROGRAMS BY DONATING THE NEEDED EQUIPMENT PROMOTE AWARENESS, INFLUENCE PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY, AND AID GOVERNMENT AND EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS TO IMPLEMENT AND SUSTAIN PRACTICAL, MEDICALLY SOUND, AND ECONOMICALLY VIABLE METHODS OF CERVICAL CANCER PREVENTION. RAISE VISIBILITY, BUILD SUPPPORT AND GENERATE RESOURCES NECESSARY TO CONTINUE AND EXPAND PROGRAM AROUND THE WORLD.

TO PROMOTE INTEREST IN AND PROMOTE OPPORTUNITIES OF PARTICIPATION IN A VARIETY OF INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ACTIVITIES WHICH ENHANCE BOTH PERSONAL EFFORTS FOR SELF-ENRICHMENT AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE TO BE EXPERIENCED THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.

THE PRIMARY MISSION OF CONTACTING UNREACHED PEOPLE IN NORTH UGANDA, SOUTH SUDAN, AND D.R.CONGO WITH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. TO THAT END, RAU- AMERICA MAKES GRANTS FOR "GOSPEL" & "MERCY" MINISTRIES AND FOR "BUILDING & IMPROVEMENTS" NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THESE MISSION GOALS. GRANTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO RAU-AFRICA TO BUY LAND AND BUILD THE HALL OF TYRANNUS. THE HALL OF TYRANNUS AND SURROUNDING STRUCTURES PROVIDES A SAFE PLACE FOR TRAINING, MEDICAL CARE, SCHOOLING, LIVING, FARMING AND AS A REFUGEE CENTER. THE HALL OF TYRANNUS ALSO SERVES AS A BASE FOR EVANGELISM AND GOSPEL OUTREACH. THE AREA SERVICED BY RAU-AFRICA IS VAST AND THE GRANTS MADE BY RAU-AMERICA HELP TO COVER THE COSTS OF LAND TRAVEL, MEDICINE, SURGERIES, BIBLES AND OTHER NEEDS OF THE LOCAL PEOPLE. GREAT EFFORT IS MADE TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL CHRISTIAN CHURCHES AND THEIR LEADERS AND IN AREAS WHERE THERE ARE NO CHRISTIAN CHURCHES, CHURCH PLANTS EXALTING CHRIST ARE ATTEMPTED.

SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ACHIVE A LIFE OF FULFILLMENT

Fire protection and rescue services

TO CREATE AN INTEGRATED, MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL ENVIRONMENT WHERE ARTIST AND THE RURAL COMMUNITY CAN COME TOGETHER TO TAKE CLASSES, LEARN AND SHARE IDEAS.