Contact:
Tara Watson-Watkins
Junior League of Lufkin, Advisory/ VP Membership
twatkins@cityoflufkin.com
936-633-0349
Junior League of Lufkin Seeking to Fund Yearly Grants
February 18, 2016, Lufkin, Texas— The Junior League of Lufkin is wrapping up another year of raising funds for Angelina County, and we are pleased to offer a portion of these funds to qualified organizations. “This past August was our 5th Annual Back to School Bonanza aimed at helping school children in Angelina County,” said President Sharon Kruk. “We were able to supply backpacks and school supplies, as well as shoes and uniforms to students in need.” Once again, the Junior League of Lufkin is seeking to fund applying organizations that can partner with them to assist with the success of this project. Assistance can be in the form of volunteers, literature, etc.
This application must be completed and signed by an officer of the organization and a copy of their most recent financial statements must be included as well as any literature, if available. It is the policy of the Junior League of Lufkin that all funds received must be used within Angelina County. Applications for funding postmarked after April 8, 2016 will not be accepted.
This past year the Junior League of Lufkin was proud to support the following projects and organizations:
Museum of East Texas, Angelina County and Cities Health District, CASA, Concerned Black men of Lufkin, Family Crisis Center, Lufkin Community Partners, Habitat for Humanity, Pregnancy Help Center of Lufkin and graduating high school senior scholarships.
For more information on how to apply or to download an application go to www.juniorleagueoflufkin.org or call Tara W. Watkins at 936-633-0349.
