Community Foundation of Brazoria County
The Community Foundation of Brazoria County aspires to significantly enhance the quality of life of our community by providing outstanding service to donors, producing significant asset growth, strengthening community collaboration and managing an exemplary grants program.
- Women Building Community (WBC) is pleased to announce the 21st Annual Mrs. Santa Claus Party.
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The Date for the WBC Party was incorrect. The date is now shown correctly. (Please see below) Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
This year's Mrs. Santa Claus Party will once again be held at the Doris Williams Civic Center on Thursday, December 4th, 2025 - from 4:30 - 6:00pm!
The Mrs. Santa Claus Collection drive has always focused on filling the needs of families.
The evening of the party, WBC members and volunteers will be on hand at the Civic Center to personally accept donations of childcare items such as diapers, baby food, formula and diaper wipes and to serve refreshments to donors.
Again this year WBC will be accepting donations a week ahead of the event at the Civic Center in Lake Jackson. For your convenience Donations can be dropped off at the collection box located just inside the main entrance to the facility.
Please come by and share some community cheer while making a huge impact on the lives of others!
WBC is a component fund of the Community Foundation of Brazoria County. For more information Contact CFBC at 979-848-2628 or by emailing cfbr@sbcglobal.net.
Some History: The Mrs. Santa Claus collection party originated when a WBC grant request was received asking for funds to purchase diapers and baby supplies. For many of these organizations, when they receive donations meant for buying food, the funds cannot be used to purchase diapers or other baby items. Of course, diapers are certainly a necessity and very important to mothers with young children. So, WBC, a component fund of the Community Foundation of Brazoria County, decided to help by collecting diapers and baby supplies at their annual Christmas gathering. WBC also awards grants typically totaling $20,000 yearly to Brazoria County non-profit organizations to support women and children. WBC Grants are supported by a large endowment that they have built that will benefit Brazoria County women and children in perpetuity.
For more information Contact the Community Foundation of Brazoria County at 979-848-2628 or by email cfbr@sbcglobal.net.
2025 Women Building Community Grant Recipients
The Community Foundation of Brazoria County (CFBC) is pleased to Announce the list of organizations benefiting from the 2025 Women Building Community Grant Cycle.
Brazosport Cares, True to Life Ministries, Women's Center of Brazoria County, Boys & Girls Club of Brazoria County, Refuge for Women Texas Gulf Coast, Special Olympics - Texas, Girl Scouts of San Jacinto, and The Mountain on MastersRoad.
Pictured: 2025 Women Building Community Grant recipients and CFBC Board members.
The 2025 WBC Garden Party honoring this year's grant recipients was held Sept 17th, 2025 at the Doris Williams Civic Center in Lake Jackson.
Please see the Women Building Community tab for additional photos
2025 Lowrey Grant Recipients
The Community Foundation of Brazoria County (CFBC) is pleased to Announce the list of organizations benefiting from the 2025 Lowrey Grant Cycle.
Brazoria County Association for Children (BACH), Pearland Neighborhood Center, Second Chance Network, The Mountain on MastersRoad, Community Inclusion Program, GMZ Education & Development, River of Hope, Women's Center of Brazoria County, Girl Scouts of San Jacinto, and Counseling Connections for Change.
Pictured: Brazoria County Association for Children (BACH)
From L to R: Leigh Ann Fry, BACH Executive Director; Ashley Fry, BACH Development Director; Debby Soltesz, Community Foundation of Brazoria County Executive Director; and Shelly Briones-Gonzales, BACH Clinical Director.
(CFBC presenting a Lowrey Grant check to just one of the many very deserving 2025 Lowrey Grant recipients)
Mike & Leslie Lowrey created The Lowrey Grant to benefit Health and Human Services in Brazosport
Mike Lowrey served as Chairman of the Board for the Community Foundation of Brazoria County (CFBC) and tasked CFBC with administering what has now become known as the Lowery Grant. The benevolences of Mike and Leslie Lowery continue to support many of Brazosport's non-profit organizations in need.
Mr. Lowrey once stated:
Our Community Foundation of Brazoria County exists to help enhance the quality of life for our community and citizens through your generous donations of time, talent, and treasure. Winston Churchill once said, "we make a living by what we get, but we make a life of what we give."
Mike died suddenly in September of 2014. He left us a legacy of giving well and giving now.
How can you help? Your donation supports "Project Good Foundation", "Women Building Community", and the "Mrs. Santa Claus" programs. Scan the QRE Code and follow the prompts!
Thank you for your support!
Community Foundation of Brazoria County
104 West Myrtle #204, Angleton, Texas 77515 P. O. Box 2392, Angleton, Texas 77516
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