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Community Foundation of Abilene

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We are a nonprofit working to make a positive impact in Abilene and across West-Central Texas. cfabilene.org/mission

We connect donors with the charitable causes they care about, empowering people to make a lasting impact on our community.

11/03/2026

Ten years ago, artist Carlyn Ray’s journey with Abilene began around a table at the Community Foundation of Abilene, sharing a dream and discovering what could be possible when people come together.

That dream grew into Gathered Radiance at the Abilene Heritage Square Library, her first solo museum exhibition at The Grace Museum, and relationships that have touched hearts in ways that were never imagined.

Now, Convergence has found its home at the EPISenter at CFA, bringing this journey full circle.

Standing for "Education, Philanthropy, and Impact," the EPISenter embodies so much of what this sculpture represents: a place where ideas are nurtured, people are supported, and dreams are given the opportunity to grow into something extraordinary.

Convergence reflects everything Abilene has shown Carlyn: encouragement, compassion, connection, and the belief that when we lift one another up, we can create something far greater than ourselves.

11/03/2026

Meet the 2027 Cohort of the Foundation's Nonprofit Leadership Academy 🎓 Meet the class representing Abilene and West-Central Texas:

• Casey Arnold, Scurry County Ministerial Alliance
• Jessica Arnold, Snyder Community Resource Center
• Lacey Ayala, Chorus Abilene
• Jennifer Blessing, Your One Choice
• London Childress, Abilene Zoo
• Heather Claborn, KACU
• Cody Cox, Camp Able of Buffalo Gap
• Kamryn Cummings, United Way of Abilene
• Noe Espinoza, Boys & Girls Club of the Big Country
• Hayley Gildersleeve, Center for Contemporary Arts
• Cindy Greaves, New Coleman County Senior Center
• Whitney Herrington, Frontier Texas!
• Jessica Jacob, Perinatal CARE Foundation
• Sarah McLean, We Love Abilene
• Julie Napier, The Painted Rocks,
• Stephanie Phelps, Strength for Life Abilene
• Shelley Pinkston, Stick Horses and Capes
• Caleb Powell, Operation: Stockshow
• Helen Usera, Cisco College Foundation
• Mallory Wilcox, Big Brothers Big Sisters Abilene
• Nick Williamson, Abilene Philharmonic

The Nonprofit Leadership Academy gives nonprofit executive leaders expanded tools, knowledge, and connections to strengthen their organization’s impact and sustainability. Sessions operate in a cohort style.

11/03/2026

Happy birthday, Community Foundation of Abilene! 🎉🎉 We're glad we got to celebrate BIG at the opening of EPISenter.

Founded on this day in 1985, the Foundation is forever and always thankful for our supporters and friends.

10/30/2026

"We're thankful for the ongoing education that we, as executive directors, are receiving," says Stephanie Phelps (Strength for Life Abilene) about a recent CFA workshop presented by Christine Curtis-Carr.

For more information about upcoming trainings like this donor stewardship presentation, visit cfabilene.org.

10/30/2026

Join us in welcoming our communications specialist, Gaby Marquez!

Gaby works closely with our marketing & communications team, managing digital strategies and sharing the Foundation's mission through storytelling. We're excited to have you on the CFA team! 💙

10/30/2026

Join us in welcoming our new donor services specialist, Reagan Preston!

Reagan works closely with our donor relations team, managing ongoing relationships with donors and Foundation supporters. She looks forward to working with fundholders and guests. We're pleased to have you on the CFA team! 💙

10/30/2026

NONPROFIT IMPACT— Recently, Foundation staff volunteered time at the Food Bank of West Central Texas. The nonprofit received a grant in the spring 2026 community grant cycle. The grant supported the organization's volunteer recruiting campaign.

"Because of volunteer support with food sorting and preparation," says Michael Pecoraro, "we are better able to serve our partner agencies and ensure families across our community have access to nutritious food."

As volunteers, the CFA team helped pack boxes of food for distribution to neighbors facing hunger. FBWCT works to combat food insecurity, and volunteer work is a key part of its mission.

10/30/2026

GRANT OPPORTUNITY — Future Fund grant applications opened Sept. 15 and are due Nov. 1. This grant cycle supports nonprofit programs serving local children and youth.

🔗 See details in the comments.

10/30/2026

NONPROFIT IMPACT— Canine Companions is a nonprofit organization that improves the lives of people with disabilities by providing trained service dogs at no cost to recipients.

In partnership with Hardin-Simmons University, the program received grant support for the puppy-raising program from the spring 2026 community grant cycle.

Currently, Hardin-Simmons is the only university in Abilene participating in the program. HSU students train future service dogs to help impact the lives of others.

Since 1975, Canine Companions has placed more than 8,500 service dogs with people with disabilities, empowering them to live with greater independence and confidence.

10/29/2026

Happy October ☀ We can't wait to welcome our friends and neighbors to our opening celebration of EPISenter. Mark your calendars: Oct. 7.

Address

850 N 1st Street
Abilene, TX
79601

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+13256763883

Website

http://www.cfabilene.org/

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