Community Foundation kicks off online Abilene Gives 24-hour fund-raising drive
Foundation: Community Foundation of Abilene
Start the month off right by participating in Abilene Gives, a 24-hour gift-giving marathon today that ends at midnight. The online donation event is organized by the Community Foundation of Abilene....more

Abilene Gives 2018 kicks off May 1
Foundation: Community Foundation of Abilene
During the day of giving, a block party will be held to promote the event and celebrate the various nonprofits being supported, according to a Community Foundation of Abilene press release. Nonprofit...more

Putting the 'fun' in 'fundraiser' this week in Abilene
Foundation: Community Foundation of Abilene
Starting with the Community Foundation of Abilene's "Abilene Gives" event, a 24-hour online fundraiser supporting local nonprofits available at AbileneGives.org all day Tuesday, this week...more

Roll out to the 13th annual CarWalk on Thursday
Foundation: Community Foundation of Abilene
The Community Foundation of Abilene will present the Perfect Fit for Giving style show at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the SODA District Courtyard, 834 S. Third St. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served....more

Abilene City Council approves pet spay/neuter vouchers
Foundation: Community Foundation of Abilene
The Abilene City Council approved a resolution amending the fee ordinance for animal services to allow sale of vouchers for spaying and neutering. Grant-funded vouchers would be sold for $20, while...more

Dodge Jones' role was on the money for Abilene's future
Foundation: Community Foundation of Abilene
Through the Community Foundation of Abilene, which blossomed after Mrs. Matthews provided seed money to start this clearinghouse organization, other groups will continue to benefit. It was a great...more

As Abilene's Dodge Jones Foundation sunsets, nonprofits look toward their future
Foundation: Community Foundation of Abilene
Katie Alford, president and chief executive of Community Foundation of Abilene, said Dodge Jones is “one of the main reasons we're in existence.” “Back in 1985, Joe Canon and Larry Gill had a...more

One year out, Tom Niblo's murder remains unsolved
Foundation: Community Foundation of Abilene
Niblo was a charter member of the foundation's Future Fund board, an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation that supports the needs of children and youth in Abilene. "That is what Tom...more

Community Foundation of Abilene delivers holiday cheer and cash
Foundation: Community Foundation of Abilene
Santa was a popular person Friday, helping the Community Foundation of Abilene distribute a little financial love for the holidays to some of the city's nonprofit organizations. The jolly Christmas...more

Education Notebook: Coats for Abilene's Martinez Elementary children
Foundation: Community Foundation of Abilene
The Community Foundation of Abilene said its applications must be completed for a number of scholarship opportunities by either late March or early April, with deadlines dependent on individual...more