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.
When a group of community-minded women come together, even in a social setting, things in that community are changed for the better. That is especially true when the women in question are members of Women Building Community (WBC).
The Women Building Community 20th Annual Mrs. Santa Claus Party will be held at the Doris Williams Civic Center, 333 Hwy 332 E. Lake Jackson, on December 5th, 2024, from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. One big change this year is that starting November 25th through the Mrs. Santa Claus Party on Dec. 5th., donations of childcare items such as diapers, baby food, formula and diaper wipes may be dropped off during business hours at the Doris Williams Civic Center. The afternoon of Dec 5, 2024, WBC Volunteers will be on hand at the Civic Center from 4:30 to 6:00 pm to accept donations and serve refreshments. In addition, a Drive-Thru Drop-Off option will be available the evening of the party. The Annual Mrs. Santa Claus Collection drive focuses on filling the needs of families.
Women Building Community invite you to please help by bringing diapers, including large sizes, diaper wipes, baby food, formula, new baby clothes and items. In 2024 the Non-Profit Organizations benefitting from your donations are Brazosport Cares, The Food Basket, The Mountain of MastersRoad, Pregnancy Help Center, Womens Center of Brazoria County, and St. Thomas Center.
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 and 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.
The purpose of the Women Building Community (WBC) fund is to work together to fund programs and provide resources and activities for women and children. The WBC mission is to bring together a coalition of caring Brazoria County woman who are actively involved in giving back to the community.
The WBC Charitable Giving Fund makes immediate grants and donations while the WBC Endowment Fund continues to ensure grants in the future.
The 2024 WBC Grant recipients were awarded their checks during the Annual WBC Garden Party held at the Doris Williams Civic Center in Lake Jackson on 3 October 2024.
Pictured:
Cheri McBurnett, 2024 WBC Garden Party MC, WBC Member and CFBC President.
The 2024 recipients were: Brazoria County Dream Center, Brazosport College Foundation, Pearland PTS's Swap Shop program, Refuge for Women Texas Gulf Coast, River of Hope, and True to Life Ministries.
Building Community. You are invited to become involved in Women Building Community, and as a voting member you pledge to make a minimum gift of $1,000 per year for a period of 5 years. Payments may be made quarterly, annually, or as a lump sum.
Women Building Community is a part of the Community Foundation of Brazoria County. To join WBC please contact CFBC Executive Director, Debby Soltesz at 979-848-2628.
Please see "Gallery" under "More" for WBC check distribution photos!
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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