Nonprofits Funded in Lamar County

TO PROMOTE AND SAFEGUARD THE INTERESTS OF PERSONS IN THE PARIS, TX AREA IN NEED OF MEDICAL CARE AND TO PROVIDE MEDICAL BENEFITS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE LIVES THROUGH THE CARING POWER OF COMMUNITY. UNITED WAY RECRUITS PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO BRING PASSION, EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO RAISE THE MONEY TO GET THINGS DONE. WE MOBILIZE THESE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND VOLUNTEERS TO MEET HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS. WE CONNECT PEOPLE TO SERVICES 24/7 THROUGH 2-1-1 TEXAS. THE UNITED WAY OF AMARILLO & CANYON IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF MAKING SYSTEMIC CHANGES IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL.

PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT - TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO WOMEN WITH CRISIS PREGNANCIES. THE CENTERS ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDE THEIR CLIENTS WITH ACCURATE AND COMPLETE INFORMATION ABOUT BOTH PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT AND ABORTION.

TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY AND USE AND MANAGE THE SAME IN SUCH MANNER AS ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES IS FOR THE BEST INTEREST OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE GREATER PARIS, TX AREA.

PARIS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HELPS LOW INCOME FAMILIES WORK FOR AND EARN SIMPLE, DECENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN ACCORDANCE WITH GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF HABITAT FOR HUMANITY.

TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM FOR THE PROTECTION, CARE AND WELL-BEING OF THE ABUSED AND/OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN OF LAMAR COUNTY.

TO PROVIDE SHELTER FOR ABUSED FAMILIES.

NON PROFIT EXEMPT FIRE, RESCUE, EMS FIRST RESPONDERS

PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS ATTENDING PARIS JUNIOR COLLEGE. PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PARIS JUNIOR COLLEGE.

FOSTER AND PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVES AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH THROUGH VARIOUS SERVICES AND PROGRAMS.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE PARTICIPATION OF THE YOUTH OF LAMAR COUNTY IN LIVESTOCK SHOWS BY HOSTING AN ANNUAL LIVESTOCK SHOW ONCE EVERY YEAR.

TO PROVIDE HOMESCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE PARIS, TX AREA THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY COMPETITVE SPORTS.

WE ARE A VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE ROXTON COMMUNITY. WE ARE MADE UP OF ABOUT 25 MEN AND WOMEN WHO VOLUNTEER WHEN NEEDED TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF FIRE AND ANY OTHER NEEDS THAT MIGHT ARISE IN THE COMMUNITY OR COUNTY.